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Plain answers for applying, expiry, rejection, and verifying a published notice.

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Application

How to apply

Enter your NIN, names, and reason, upload the affidavit, then submit. You receive an application reference for tracking.

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Publication

How long before my publication expires

A published notice stays in the gazette for 7 days. After that, enter the Publication ID to request republish.

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Review

What to do if my application was rejected

Read the rejection reason on your tracking page. Start a new application if the file cannot be repaired.

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Verification

How to verify a published notice

Enter the Publication ID on the verify page. A match shows the former name, new name, reason, and date.

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