NIGERIAN DOCUMENT TRANSLATION
Nigerian Police Record Translation for USCIS
A certified translation of a Nigerian police record (Police Character Certificate / Certificate of Good Conduct) 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 Police Record (Police Character Certificate / Certificate of Good Conduct)
The Nigeria Police Force issues the Police Character Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct) through the Force Criminal Investigation Department's Central Criminal Registry at Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, now also requestable via the POSSAP online portal (possap.gov.ng) after submitting the CID fingerprint form. The modern certificate is an English, letter-format document on Force letterhead with a reference number, the applicant's fingerprint data, a 'no criminal record'/good-conduct statement, an official stamp, and an authorizing officer's signature; validity is short — commonly three to six months — so it should be timed to your filing. Because it is in English, the text itself rarely needs translation; what matters is a certified true copy that reproduces the reference numbers, the exact clearance wording, the Force seal, and any handwritten endorsement precisely, so USCIS does not question authenticity or treat it as expired. Where an older certificate carries a faint stamp or an annotation in another script, we transcribe and render it, adding a signed Certificate of Accuracy meeting 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3).
WHO ISSUES IT
Where Your Nigerian Police Record Comes From
Nigerian police and criminal-record certificates are issued by the national or state police and justice authorities described above — not the civil registry. 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 Police Record Translated
For your Nigerian police record, 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 Police Record Pitfalls
Nigerian police and criminal-record certificates must show exact coverage dates and the issuing authority, and because they often expire quickly, the translation should be scheduled close to your filing date.
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 police record translation cost?
A standard Nigerian police record 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 police record 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.
Do I need an apostille from Nigeria for my USCIS filing?
No. Nigeria is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so no apostille exists — and USCIS does not require an apostille or embassy legalization in the first place. USCIS asks only for a complete certified English translation accompanied by a signed Certificate of Accuracy, which is what we provide.
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