How to request an extrait at the Nigerien état civil
The Nigerien request: the commune of the event, the details, a procuration — and, in most historical cases, the court's SUPPLÉTIF (a record that was never made is the rule for entire generations). The executor runs the full rite.
The kit
- Full name, date (often approximate — 'vers 1965' is an official format!), the commune/département.
- The parents; witnesses for the supplétif.
- The procuration for third parties.
The counter and the fees
Symbolic CFA; days in Niamey, weeks in the feasible interior. The supplétif runs at the court — the campaigns' back-to-back hearings.
Frequently asked questions
Does 'vers 1965' count as a date?+
It is the official format for generations without registration — foreign chains accept it with the note. The documented Sahelian custom.
French or Hausa?+
Official French on paper; Hausa and Zarma on the street. The executor navigates it.
Informative content about request procedures. We do not cover citizenship or visa eligibility. Rules and amounts may change; always confirm before acting.