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A Declaration Letter For Missing Documents is essential in situations where individuals or organizations need to formally acknowledge and explain the loss of important documents in Nigeria. This document type is commonly required when dealing with lost certificates, licenses, passports, academic records, or other official documents. The declaration serves multiple purposes: it creates an official record of the loss, helps prevent unauthorized use of the missing documents, and often facilitates the document replacement process. Under Nigerian law, particularly the Evidence Act 2011 and the Oaths Act, such declarations must be properly executed and may require notarization or attestation by a Commissioner for Oaths to be legally valid. The document typically includes detailed information about the missing items, circumstances of loss, and efforts made to locate them, providing legal protection for both the declarant and receiving institutions.
