NIGERIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Nigerian Divorce Decree Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Nigerian divorce decree (Decree Nisi / Decree Absolute (State or FCT High Court)) for USCIS costs about $15–25 and is delivered in 24–48 hours, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Translation HelpDesk uses native English-speaking specialists, and if USCIS rejects our translation we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
Updated July 11, 2026 · Reviewed by Victor Luján, Founder — certified translations since 2018
WHAT WE TRANSLATE
The Nigerian Divorce Decree (Decree Nisi / Decree Absolute (State or FCT High Court))
Dissolution of a statutory marriage falls exclusively to a State High Court or the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory under the Matrimonial Causes Act (Cap M7). The court first grants a Decree Nisi, which the registrar makes a Decree Absolute after three months (or 28 days once satisfactory arrangements are confirmed for children under 16); under Section 59 the registrar files a certificate of the decree becoming absolute. USCIS wants the Decree Absolute as final proof of a dissolved marriage — the Decree Nisi alone is not enough — and both are typed English court documents running several pages of recitals and orders, all of which must be reproduced, not just the final paragraph. Customary and Islamic marriages are instead dissolved before a Customary Court or a Sharia (Area) Court; northern Sharia rulings are often handwritten in Arabic or Hausa and dated by the Islamic calendar. Those we translate in full, with an annotated note converting Hijri dates and identifying the court, seals, and the presiding Alkali (judge).
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Nigerian Divorce Decree Comes From
In Nigeria, civil-status records come from the National Population Commission (NPC) — Komishin Kididdiga ta Kasa. Nigeria is NOT a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so Nigerian documents cannot be apostilled. Full Nigeria apostille & authentication guidance →
USCIS REQUIREMENTS
How USCIS Wants Your Nigerian Divorce Decree Translated
For your Nigerian divorce decree, USCIS requires a complete English translation of everything on the page — the issuing office’s details, seals, and any marginal notes included — plus a signed certification of accuracy under 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). Machine translation cannot sign that certification. We reproduce the document's exact layout so an officer can compare it line by line against your Nigerian original.
WATCH OUT FOR
Common Nigerian Divorce Decree Pitfalls
Nigerian divorce records must show an unambiguous dissolution date and the exact court or registry that granted it; a vague or mistranslated date can make USCIS question whether a prior marriage truly ended before a new one began.
Native Nigerian Specialist
A native speaker of your document's language handles it — not a generalist or a machine.
Format-Matched to the Original
The original layout, seals, and stamps reproduced in position.
USCIS Acceptance Guaranteed
If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we fix it free and cover your resubmission fee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Nigerian divorce decree translation cost?
A standard Nigerian divorce decree is typically $15-25 total, certified and formatted, delivered in 24-48 hours. Pricing is $0.05 per word; longer or multi-page documents are quoted exactly before you pay.
Is your Nigerian divorce decree translation accepted by USCIS?
Yes. Every translation includes a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3). If USCIS rejects it citing the translation, we correct it free and reimburse your resubmission fee.
What is the difference between an NPC Birth Certificate and an Attestation of Birth?
Both are issued by the National Population Commission and carry equal legal validity. The Birth Certificate is issued for children registered before age 18, while the Attestation of Birth is issued to adults (17 and older) who register later. Either one is acceptable for USCIS as long as it is complete and properly issued.
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