Download sample Affidavit of Date of Birth Correction in Nigeria

Introduction
The Affidavit of Date of Birth Correction is a legal statement used to amend a wrong date of birth that has been recorded on official documents.

This is a critical affidavit in Nigeria, where discrepancies in dates of birth can lead to disqualification from employment, inability to access pension funds, or issues with visa applications.

Context of Use
This affidavit is typically required when a document such as a school certificate, bank account profile, or employment record carries a date of birth that conflicts with the individual's actual birth date (usually evidenced by a Birth Certificate or Hospital Record).

For civil servants, this document is heavily scrutinized to ensure it is not an attempt to reduce one's age to extend service years.

Therefore, it is often required to be accompanied by supporting documents like the original birth certificate or a baptismal card.

Process
The deponent must clearly state the wrong date that was captured, identify the document containing the error, and then declare the correct date of birth.

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