01

Who can request this verification?

Corporate screening bodies, universities, embassies, background check agencies, and alumni requiring institutional attestation.

02

Requirements

Candidate Degree Certificate or Statement of Result High-resolution scan of the candidate's degree certificate or official statement of result.
Candidate Signed Consent Form Formal authorization letter from the candidate giving consent for academic record release.
Official Verification Request Letter Formal cover letter on corporate or institutional letterhead from the verifying organization.
Remita Verification Fee Receipt Payment receipt for official verification charges generated through Remita.
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How to apply

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Submit Verification Request Online

    Navigate to the UNILAG Academic Records verification portal and create a corporate or individual verification ticket.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Upload Candidate Documents & Signed Consent

    Attach clear color scans of the certificate, corporate cover letter, and signed candidate release form.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Remita Payment & Reference Generation

    Generate the Remita RRR code under "Academic Verification Service" and make payment.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Records Office Authentication & Delivery

    UNILAG Academic Affairs cross-references Senate graduation records and dispatches the signed/stamped verification directly to the requesting organization.

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Verification fees

Item Amount Notes Verification
Local Corporate Verification (Nigeria) ₦15,000 Per candidate qualification verified Verified
Foreign Organization / Embassy Verification $50 / ₦40,000 Official electronic or sealed airmail dispatch Verified
Embassy Attestation & Stamp ₦20,000 Endorsement of document copies for visa & travel processing Verified
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Processing & delivery

05 · Turnaround 5 - 10 working days Based on published guidelines · Source 1
06 · Delivery options
Electronic / Secure PDF Supported
Physical Courier (DHL/FedEx) Supported
In-person collection Registry inquiry
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International transcript requests

Embassies and international licensing boards requiring direct institutional confirmation should specify their secure transmission email on the request cover letter.

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WES and credential evaluation

Verification requests from WES, ICAS, and ECE are handled electronically via institutional API and portal direct communication.

TranscriptHow is not affiliated with WES or any evaluation service. Always confirm requirements on the evaluator's official website.

Official sources

1 sources · checked 22 Sep 2026
Official institution source University of Lagos Academic Records & Transcript Unit records.unilag.edu.ng · Checked 22 Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Standard online verification requests take between 5 to 10 working days once payment is confirmed.

Yes, graduates can request an official "Confirmation of Degree Letter" addressed to a specific employer or institution.