US Passport Copy · Nigeria
US Passport Copy Legalization for Nigeria
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a US Passport Copy in Nigeria — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Nigeria requires embassy legalization. Your document needs state authentication, then U.S. Department of State authentication and Nigeria embassy legalization. No translation required; legalization via embassy.
- Route
- State + federal + embassy
- Hague member since
- Not a member
- Issuing authority
- US Department of State
- 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.
Why this document takes the state route
A US Passport Copy is certified by a notary, so the signature being authenticated is the notary’s — not a federal official’s. That means it is authenticated by the Secretary of State of the state where it was notarized. For Nigeria, the state-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the Nigeria embassy for legalization.
We handle Florida notarizations through the full chain. Documents notarized in other states need that state’s authentication first; we then handle the federal and embassy steps.
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 US Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
You obtain this from US Department of State. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Nigeria.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| State authentication | Varies by state | Issued by the state where the document was notarized |
| U.S. Department of State + embassy | 15–17 business days | With us, once the state authentication is complete |
| 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 US Passport Copy 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.
State authentication
Issued by the Secretary of State where the document was notarized.
Federal + embassy steps
U.S. Department of State authentication, then Nigeria embassy legalization.
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.
US Passport Copy 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 US Passport Copy for Nigeria?
Timing depends on the state where it was notarized; for non-Hague destinations, our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days once state authentication is complete. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a US Passport Copy 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 US Passport Copy for me?
No — you obtain it from US Department of State first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
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: US Passport Copy — full guide · All documents for Nigeria · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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