DD-214 / Military Records · Nigeria
DD-214 / Military Records Legalization for Nigeria
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a DD-214 / Military Records in Nigeria — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Nigeria requires embassy legalization. Your DD-214 / Military Records needs U.S. Department of State authentication, then Nigeria embassy legalization — 15–17 business days with us, both steps included. No translation required; legalization via embassy.
- Route
- Authentication + embassy legalization
- Hague member since
- Not a member
- Issuing authority
- Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center
- Translation
- No translation required; legalization via embassy.
Is Nigeria a Hague Convention country?
No. Nigeria is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not be accepted there. The document needs U.S. Department of State authentication first, then legalization at the Nigeria embassy or consulate — in that order.
The route to Nigeria
A DD-214 / Military Records is issued by Department of Defense / National Personnel Records Center, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Nigeria, the Department of State’s authentication is then legalized at the Nigeria embassy or consulate.
People most often send documents to Nigeria for employment, education, business. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the DD-214 / Military Records
How to apostille a DD-214 or military service record for use abroad.
This is one of the documents we can obtain for you. If you don’t have your DD-214 / Military Records yet, we can request it and prepare it for Nigeria in the same order.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Department of State authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days | Both steps included; the Nigeria embassy step cannot come first |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $399 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included, embassy legalization included.
Translation for Nigeria
No translation required; legalization via embassy. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a DD-214 / Military Records to Nigeria. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to our processing office, or to any of our U.S. offices and we route it internally.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Nigeria embassy legalization
The authenticated document is presented to the Nigeria embassy or consulate.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Nigeria.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Nigeria.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (updated 30 June 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
DD-214 / Military Records for Nigeria — FAQ
Is Nigeria part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
No. Nigeria is not a party to the Convention, so documents need Department of State authentication followed by Nigeria embassy legalization.
How long does it take to prepare a DD-214 / Military Records for Nigeria?
About 15–17 business days for Department of State authentication plus Nigeria embassy legalization, both included. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a DD-214 / Military Records to Nigeria?
$399 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. The embassy legalization step is included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Nigeria?
No translation required; legalization via embassy. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you obtain the DD-214 / Military Records for me?
Yes — we can request it and prepare it for Nigeria in one order.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Nigeria orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: DD-214 / Military Records — full guide · All documents for Nigeria · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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