AMERICAN CITIZEN SERVICES - LAGOS

Public Services

Emergency Assistance

The Consulate General can assist in finding medical help, contacting family members in the U.S. and transferring emergency funds, visiting American Citizens in jail, contacting an attorney, and making arrangements in the event an American citizen dies.

To assist in emergencies, the American Consulate General unit maintains lists of lawyers, physicians and hospitals but assumes no responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons on these lists.

Notary Services 

Notary services are available for all documents destined to be used in the United States.  Those requiring notary services may visit ACS Monday - Thursday between 7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Notary services are executed by a Consular Officer and may include documents to be signed before them, statements made under oath, power of attorney, affidavits, true copies, and acknowledgments.

Note: The only notary public in Nigeria that is recognized in the United States is a U.S. Consular Officer at the Consulate General or the Embassy in Abuja.  ID is required for persons signing documents to be notarized.

Fees   

Fees may be paid in U.S. dollars or the equivalent in Nigerian naira.

• US $30.00
  
• US $20.00 for each additional copy
  
• US $30.00 for each certified, true copy of a document.
  

Selective Service Registration

For information on how to register, males who have attained the age of 18 years may visit the following website: http://www.sss.gov/.  Dual nationals of the U.S. and another country are required to register, regardless of where they live.

Tax Information

American citizens must report their worldwide income on their federal income tax returns. Living abroad or earning income outside the United States does not relieve a U.S. Citizen of the responsibility for filing a tax return. However, U.S. citizens living and/or working abroad may be entitled to various deductions, exclusions and credits. The Consular Section has a limited supply of federal tax forms. No state or local tax forms are provided.

For more information on U.S. tax issues, technical tax questions and individual IRS forms please consult the Internal Revenue Service web page.