{
  "id": 136633,
  "title": "How to apply for birth, death certificates online in Nigeria",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/how-to-apply-for-birth-death-certificates-online-in-nigeria",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T16:30:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-birth-death-certificates-online-in-nigeria/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a digital platform for birth and death registration, making it easier for citizens to obtain these essential documents online. The National Population Commission (NPC) launched this self-service platform, aiming to reduce the time and paperwork previously required to obtain birth and death certificates.\n\nTo register a birth certificate, applicants must visit the NPC self-service portal. Birth registration for children under five years remains free, while online self-service registration incurs a N5,000 fee. To be eligible for online registration, the child must be born in Nigeria, have a National Identification Number, and have at least one parent who is a Nigerian citizen with a valid birth certificate. Once the registration is successful, applicants can download their certificate only once. For subsequent copies, applicants must request a reprint through the NPC portal, with non-refundable payment required for each application.\n\nDeath registration remains free through the NPC platform. Applicants must provide the informant's National Identification Number, the deceased's personal details, the place and cause of death, and the registration state, local government area, and NPC registration centre. After successful registration, applicants will receive a confirmation email. The self-service platform is accessible on the NPC website, and Nigerians requiring assistance can visit any National Population Commission registration centre across the country.",
  "summary": "Learn how to apply for birth and death certificates online in Nigeria through the new NPC self-service portal. Get your legal identity easily. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-to-apply-for-birth-death-certificates-online-in-nigeria/",
  "key_points": [
    "Federal Government launches digital platform for birth/death registrations in Nigeria.",
    "Birth registration for under-five children free, online registration N5,000 fee.",
    "Death registration free, applicants provide informant's NIN, deceased details."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}