Birth & Death Registration — Lagos Island Local Government

Every Life Matters. Every Record Counts.

A birth certificate is the first official document of your child's existence — it opens the door to school enrolment, passport processing, employment, and a lifetime of legal identity. A death certificate protects families during some of life's most difficult moments, enabling pension claims, estate transfers, and insurance processing.

Lagos Island Local Government, in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC), provides fast, reliable birth and death registration services. We make it easy to get the documents you need — right here in your community.

Why Registration Matters

• Legal identity — establishes who you are in the eyes of the law
• School enrolment — required for primary, secondary, and tertiary admission
• Passport & travel — needed for international travel documentation
• Employment — many employers require a birth certificate
• Inheritance & property — death certificates are needed for estate transfers
• Insurance & pensions — required for claims and disbursements
• Community planning — accurate records support better health, education, and infrastructure

What You Need — Birth Registration

• Completed application form
• Parent/guardian valid ID (original and copy)
• Hospital or midwife confirmation
• Proof of address (utility bill)

What You Need — Death Registration

• Completed application form
• Informant valid ID
• Medical certificate of cause of death
• Proof of address of the deceased

How the Process Works

1. Visit the Civil Registry or submit your application online
2. Present your documents — our team will verify and process them
3. Receive your certificate — officially stamped and archived for future verification

Don't delay — register every birth within 60 days. Your child's future starts with a certificate. And in difficult times, a death certificate protects your family's rights. We are here to help.