Government Services

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Online Application Available

You can submit applications online and track their status. Walk-in applications are also accepted at the LGMS Headquarters, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 4PM. Processing takes 5–10 working days.

Birth Registration

Register a new birth with the local government. A birth certificate will be issued upon verification.

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Submit Docs
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Verification
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Collection

Registration Form

📎 Requirements

  • ✓ Hospital discharge card or midwife report
  • ✓ Parents' valid ID (NIN slip or voter card)
  • ✓ Parents' marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • ✓ Completed application form

⏱ Processing Time

5–10 working days after document verification.


💳 Fee

Free of charge for births within the first 60 days. Delayed registration: ₦2,500.

Death Registration

Notify the LGA of a death and receive an official death certificate.

Death Notification Form

📎 Requirements

  • ✓ Hospital death certificate or doctor's report
  • ✓ Informant's valid ID
  • ✓ Deceased's NIN (if available)

💳 Fee

₦1,500 (within 30 days) / ₦3,000 (delayed registration)

Building Permit / Approval

Apply for a building construction or renovation permit via the LGMS portal.

Application Form

📎 Requirements

  • ✓ Architectural drawings (3 copies)
  • ✓ Certificate of Occupancy / Land Title
  • ✓ Structural engineer's report
  • ✓ Surveyor's site plan

⏱ Processing Time

15–21 working days (after inspection)


💳 Fee

Varies by building type and estimated cost. ₦15,000 – ₦250,000.

Market Stall Application

Apply for a market stall or shop space in any government-managed market.

Application Form

📎 Requirements

  • ✓ Valid government-issued ID
  • ✓ NIN slip
  • ✓ Passport photograph

💳 Annual Levy

₦8,000 – ₦25,000 per year depending on stall size and market.