Affidavit of Discrepancy in Name
on Documents in Nigeria
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About this document
Introduction
An Affidavit of Discrepancy in Name is a comprehensive legal tool used to resolve inconsistencies where a person's name appears differently across multiple official documents. Unlike a simple correction, this deals with complex scenarios where, for instance, a Bank Verification Number (BVN) has one name arrangement, a School Certificate has another, and a National ID has a third variation.
When is it used?
It is most frequently requested by Human Resources departments during employment onboarding or by Embassies during visa processing. If a person is known as 'Chinedu Emeka' on a degree but 'Chinedu Emeka Okoro' on a passport, this affidavit serves to link all these documents to a single legal personality. It acts as a unifying document that prevents the rejection of valid credentials.
Legal Weight
The affidavit lists the specific documents involved (e.g., "My WAEC Certificate vs. My International Passport") and the specific variations of the name. It concludes with a solemn declaration that all mentioned names refer to the deponent. This provides an audit trail for compliance officers, satisfying Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements in financial and legal transactions.