Birth Certificate Fees in Nigeria: National Population Commission Revises ECRVS Service Rates: Here’s the Complete List of New Fees

The National Population Commission (NPC) has introduced revised fees for several Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (ECRVS) services. The updated rates affect a wide range of services, including birth registration, death record notification, certificate reprints, birth record modifications, and self-service birth attestation.

According to the revised schedule, most services have received moderate increases, while a few have seen more substantial adjustments to reflect current processing and administrative costs. The new fee structure applies to both payments made in Nigerian Naira (₦) and United States Dollars (USD), making it relevant for applicants within and outside Nigeria.

Individuals planning to access any ECRVS service should review the updated charges before submitting an application to ensure they pay the correct amount.

Revised ECRVS Service Rates

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ServiceOld Fee (₦)New Fee (₦)Old USDNew USD
Birth Registration2,0005,0002030
Death Record Notification2,00010,0002030
Birth Record Notification2,0003,0002030
Birth Record Modification2,0003,0001020
Date of Birth Modification25,00035,0002028
Attestation Modification2,0003,0001015
Foreign Birth Notification3,0005,0002033
Certificate Reprint2,0003,0002030
Self-Service Birth Attestation3,00015,0002080

What the Revised Fees Mean

The updated pricing reflects changes across virtually every major ECRVS service. While routine services such as birth registration and certificate reprints have experienced modest increases, other services—including death record notification and self-service birth attestation—have seen significantly higher adjustments.

Applicants are encouraged to verify the applicable fee for their required service before making payment to avoid delays during processing. The revised rates provide a standardized schedule for both local and international applicants and represent the latest fee structure for ECRVS-related services.