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When you need to correct errors or update information in official documents in Nigeria, an Affidavit Of Alteration provides the legal framework to formally request these changes. This sworn statement serves as your official declaration that specific information in existing documents requires modification, whether due to clerical errors, name changes, or other legitimate circumstances requiring documentation updates.

When do you need this document?

You will require an Affidavit Of Alteration when discrepancies exist between your actual information and what appears on official documents. Common situations include correcting spelling errors in birth certificates, updating names on academic certificates after marriage, rectifying address information on property documents, or amending details on government-issued identification cards. Banks, educational institutions, and government agencies often request this document when they notice inconsistencies in your records that need formal clarification before processing applications or services.

Key legal considerations

Your affidavit must contain precise details about the document requiring alteration, including the original information, requested changes, and valid reasons for the modification. You must provide supporting evidence for the requested alterations, such as marriage certificates for name changes or medical records for corrections to personal details. The document must clearly identify the issuing authority of the original document and specify exactly what changes you are requesting. False statements in an affidavit constitute perjury under Nigerian law, making accuracy and truthfulness essential. You should also consider whether the original document issuing authority requires additional procedures beyond the affidavit for processing alterations.

Legal requirements in Nigeria

Under the Evidence Act 2011 and Oaths Act Cap O1 LFN 2004, your affidavit must be sworn before an authorized Commissioner for Oaths, Notary Public, or Magistrate. The document must follow the prescribed format including proper heading, your full personal details, clear statement of facts, and formal jurat clause. When alterations involve identity documents, compliance with the National Identity Management Commission Act 2007 may be required. For vital records like birth certificates, the Births, Deaths, and Marriages Registration Act provisions must be considered. Court filing may be necessary depending on the nature of the document and alteration requested, particularly for property-related documents or when ordered by judicial authorities.