How to apply for a Federal High Court e-affidavit online

Create and submit an affidavit application through the Federal High Court of Nigeria's official portal, then track it and download the court-certified copy when approved.

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  1. Open the official Federal High Court e-Affidavit portal. Read the privacy and service notices before continuing.

  2. Choose Registration, enter your details carefully and submit the form. Open the verification message sent to your email and follow its link to verify the account.

  3. Log in, open your profile and complete every required field. Upload the requested passport photograph, signature and means of identification, then save the profile.

  4. Return to the affidavit area, start a new application and choose the affidavit type that matches what you need. Confirm with the organisation requesting the affidavit that it will accept this type of Federal High Court e-affidavit.

  5. Select the court division or other options requested by the portal. Enter the facts and reason for the affidavit, including old and corrected information where the chosen template asks for them.

  6. Preview the entire application. Correct spelling, names, dates, identification numbers and contact details before giving consent and submitting.

  7. Pay the fee displayed by the official portal. Save the payment reference and receipt; the amount may depend on the service and can change.

  8. Track the application in your account and follow any instruction for virtual or physical oath-taking.

  9. After court approval, download the digitally signed and stamped affidavit. Keep its barcode and reference number intact so another person or organisation can verify it online.

Watch out

  • The Federal High Court says completed payments are final, non-refundable and non-transferable. Review the application carefully before paying.
  • Draft applications and queried applications can be deleted after 72 hours if you do not act. A fresh application and payment may then be required.
  • False or misleading information can lead to rejection or legal consequences.
  • Do not pay an unofficial person to fast-track the application, and do not share your password or payment details.
  • The court says oath-taking may be virtual or physical depending on the division and application. Do not assume every application finishes without a court visit.

Tips

  • Use only portal.fhc.gov.ng or a link reached from fhc.gov.ng.
  • Ask the bank, agency or other recipient which affidavit wording and supporting documents it requires before paying.
  • Keep your downloaded affidavit, receipt and reference number in more than one safe place.

Local variations

  • Available templates include different statements of fact, such as change or harmonisation of name. Choose the template that matches the purpose stated by the organisation requesting the affidavit.
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History2 versions · by Lukman Isiaka
Revision 2 · Lukman Isiaka · 2026-11-12 23:33:59Removed the repeated portal address and the duplicate 72-hour note.
Revision 1 · WikiHowNaija source research · 2026-11-12 23:33:58Community video transcript converted into a source-checked guide. The unverified fixed-fee claim was removed, and the oath-taking step was qualified using the Federal High Court's own guidance.

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