Announcement

• 01-Apr-2026

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Notary Public Application Portal – 2026 (Nigeria)

???? Opening & Closing Dates

• Opens: 1st April 2026
• Closes: 30th June 2026
• Important: Late applications will NOT be accepted  

???? Where to Apply

• Official portal:
  ???? https://notary.supremecourt.gov.ng  

????‍⚖️ Who Can Apply

• Eligible legal practitioners (lawyers) in Nigeria
• Must meet requirements set by the Supreme Court of Nigeria

???? Purpose of the Application

• To be appointed as a Notary Public, which allows you to:
  
• Authenticate legal documents
• Administer oaths
• Witness agreements
• Support international document validation
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⚠️ Key Instructions from the Notice

• Apply only online (manual applications are no longer accepted)  
• Prepare all documents before the portal opens
• Submit early to avoid:
  
• Portal congestion
• Technical errors
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• Strict deadline enforcement — no extensions

???? What You Should Prepare

(From standard requirements on the portal)

• Passport photograph
• Supreme Court enrollment details
• Professional/legal credentials
• Contact information

???? Important Advice

• Don’t wait till June — many applicants face last-minute issues
• Double-check all uploaded documents
• Keep copies of your application details