The Lagos State Judiciary has rolled out a fully digitised electronic affidavit (e-affidavit) system, making it possible for citizens to swear affidavits online for purposes such as change of name, SIM loss, declaration of age, and more.
The innovation, introduced under the Lagos State Court Management Information System (Lagos CoMiS), took effect on June 1, 2025, and is part of ongoing efforts to streamline court processes and improve service delivery through digital transformation.
In a statement issued by the Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja Branch, Kayode Agbedejobi, Esq., AICMC, it was announced that all general affidavits must now be processed exclusively via the Lagos CoMiS platform: https://lagoscomis.lagosjudiciary.gov.ng.
“This directive excludes affidavits used in litigation at the High Court, which shall continue under the existing manual process,” the statement clarified.
E-affidavits generated on the Lagos CoMiS platform are legally binding, properly notarized, and managed by authorized professionals within the judiciary. Payments for court fees can be made online via debit or credit cards, with alternative payment options available.
The judiciary has also released a step-by-step guide for users:
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Log in with a valid legal email and password.
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Click “New Filings” and select the desired affidavit type.
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Fill out the form, upload a passport photo, and edit or add paragraphs as needed.
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Preview the document, make corrections if necessary, then save and proceed.
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Enter personal details and proceed to payment.
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Upload a video for deponent identification and an e-signature to finalize the process.
Users are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the platform to ensure seamless access and compliance.
Legal professionals have lauded the development as a significant step towards judicial efficiency and accessibility, especially for non-contentious matters.
The move aligns with the Lagos judiciary’s broader commitment to digitization and the wider vision of improving access to justice for all Lagosians.
