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Get a certificate of indigeneity

Certifies that you are an indigene of Cross River State. Required for NYSC, federal civil service, scholarships and bursaries.

You can use this service if:

  • you are an individual resident of Cross River State
  • father's name and ancestral home
  • two recent passport photos
  • lga of origin

It costs ₦1,000. Payment is one-off.

Apply here — Cross River State handles this service for you and files it with Office of the Secretary to the State Government on your behalf. No extra trip.

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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).

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What you get

At the end, you will receive your signed and stamped certificate of indigeneity.

How to apply

  1. Sign in to your Cross River State account.
  2. Fill in the online form with your details.
  3. Check your answers and submit.
  4. Pay the fee of ₦1,000 online.
  5. A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a certificate — usually within 5 working days.

After you apply

You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.