NECO Original Certificate Collection and Payment Guidelines

NECO Original Certificate Collection and Payment Guidelines: If you took the NECO exam and want to collect your original certificate, here’s what you need to know. Internal candidates can collect their certificate directly from their school with just the exam ID.

External candidates, however, must visit the NECO payment website (https://payments.neco.gov.ng) to make the required payment, then present the payment proof at the NECO office for collection. This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to pay, the required documents, and where to collect your certificate.

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NECO Original Certificate Collection and Payment Guidelines

To collect your NECO certificate, the fees are as follows: the original result slip for NECO SSCE External candidates costs ₦1,000, and the original certificate costs ₦100.

To collect your NECO original certificate, you will need to present the following documents:

• One passport-size photograph
• A valid identity card
• An online print-out of your NECO result
• An affidavit
• Your NECO photo card

Make sure to have all these documents ready for a smooth collection process.

To pay for your NECO original certificate, follow these steps:

• Obtain an application form from the NECO office or download it from their website and complete it accurately.
• Visit the NECO payment portal at https://payments.neco.gov.ng.
• Select the appropriate payment category (e.g., “Remarking SSCE” or “BECE”).
• Get the required payment item code from the NECO website (www.neco.gov.ng).
• Enter your details and choose your payment method (bank or debit card).
• Review the transaction summary, accept the disclaimer, and confirm the payment.
• After payment, receive the payment receipt.
• Take the receipt and necessary documents to the NECO office to collect your certificate.
• Verify that all details on your certificate are correct before leaving.
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