{"id":10036,"date":"2026-09-29T19:25:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036"},"modified":"2026-10-23T14:10:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T13:10:45","slug":"nysc-exemption-certificate-who-qualifies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036","title":{"rendered":"NYSC Exemption Certificate: Who Qualifies and How to Get It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#NYSC_Exemption_Certificate_Who_Qualifies_and_How_to_Get_It\" >NYSC Exemption Certificate: Who Qualifies and How to Get It<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#How_the_NYSC_Exemption_Process_Works\" >How the NYSC Exemption Process Works<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#Key_stages_of_the_process\" >Key stages of the process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#NYSC_Exemption_Certificate_vs_Exclusion_Letter\" >NYSC Exemption Certificate vs Exclusion Letter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#Who_Qualifies_for_an_NYSC_Exemption_Certificate\" >Who Qualifies for an NYSC Exemption Certificate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#1_Graduating_at_over_30_years_of_age\" >1. Graduating at over 30 years of age<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#2_Prior_service_in_the_Armed_Forces_or_Nigeria_Police_Force\" >2. Prior service in the Armed Forces or Nigeria Police Force<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#3_Membership_or_employment_in_specified_security_organisations\" >3. Membership or employment in specified security organisations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#4_Conferment_of_a_National_Honour\" >4. Conferment of a National Honour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#Basic_Eligibility_Requirements\" >Basic Eligibility Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#What_about_medical_conditions\" >What about medical conditions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#How_to_Get_the_NYSC_Exemption_Certificate\" >How to Get the NYSC Exemption Certificate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#For_home-trained_graduates\" >For home-trained graduates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#For_Foreign-Trained_Graduates\" >For Foreign-Trained Graduates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#How_Long_Does_the_Process_Take\" >How Long Does the Process Take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#What_Happens_If_You_Lose_Your_NYSC_Exemption_Certificate\" >What Happens If You Lose Your NYSC Exemption Certificate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#For_home-trained_graduates-2\" >For home-trained graduates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#For_foreign-trained_graduates\" >For foreign-trained graduates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#Important_Difference_Between_NYSC_Certificates\" >Important Difference Between NYSC Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/?p=10036\/#Final_Things_to_Remember\" >Final Things to Remember<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NYSC_Exemption_Certificate_Who_Qualifies_and_How_to_Get_It\"><\/span>NYSC Exemption Certificate: Who Qualifies and How to Get It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The <strong>NYSC Exemption Certificate<\/strong> is an official document issued by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to Nigerian graduates who are formally exempted from the mandatory one-year national service.<\/p>\n<p>It serves as valid proof that a graduate has fulfilled the NYSC requirement through an approved exemption. Employers in both the public and private sectors accept it as proof of exemption, and it can be used for employment, further education and other professional purposes.<\/p>\n<p>This guide explains who qualifies for an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nysc.gov.ng\/certcollectexp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NYSC Exemption Certificate<\/strong><\/a>, how the exemption process works, the steps required to obtain the certificate, where it is collected, and what to do if it is lost or damaged.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/empowermentupdate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/payload-110-Starting-my-NYSC-journey-with-pride-and-purpose-NYSC-ServiceYear-ProudCorper-YouthService-CorperDiar-383eb60e.jpeg\" alt=\"Starting my NYSC journey with pride and purpose NYSC ServiceYear ProudCorper YouthService CorperDiar 383eb60e\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_NYSC_Exemption_Process_Works\"><\/span>How the NYSC Exemption Process Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NYSC exemption process is governed by the National Youth Service Corps Decree, now Act, of 1993, particularly Section 2(1).<\/p>\n<p>Exemption is generally not a separate application process. Instead, it is processed as part of the normal NYSC mobilisation exercise after a graduate&#8217;s institution submits the required records to NYSC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_stages_of_the_process\"><\/span>Key stages of the process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Institutional submission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corps-producing institutions, including universities, polytechnics and colleges of education accredited by the relevant regulatory bodies, compile a master list of graduating students with their approved academic results and submit it to NYSC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Classification by NYSC<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NYSC processes the submitted records and classifies graduates into those who will be called up for service and those who qualify for exemption.<\/p>\n<p>For home-trained graduates, age is checked primarily against the date of birth contained in JAMB records. For foreign-trained graduates, the international passport is used for identification and verification.<\/p>\n<p>Other grounds for exemption are also assessed using the relevant supporting documents.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Verification and corrections<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After classification, NYSC sends the relevant print-out back to the institution for verification and correction where necessary. The institution then returns the verified information to NYSC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Production and distribution<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NYSC produces Certificates of Exemption and sends them to the institutions for home-trained graduates.<\/p>\n<p>For eligible foreign-trained graduates, the certificates are made available for collection at NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Online registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Even if you qualify for exemption, you are still required to complete online registration through the official NYSC portal during the mobilisation period for your batch.<\/p>\n<p>The registration process allows NYSC to process your records and flag your status appropriately. There is generally no separate standalone exemption application form.<\/p>\n<p>The entire process may take about two to three months after the relevant institutional submission or evaluation, although the actual timeframe can vary depending on the batch and institutional processing.<\/p>\n<p>Certificates are generally processed in line with the three main service batches: Batch A, B and C.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NYSC_Exemption_Certificate_vs_Exclusion_Letter\"><\/span>NYSC Exemption Certificate vs Exclusion Letter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NYSC Exemption Certificate should not be confused with an Exclusion Letter.<\/p>\n<p>An <strong>Exemption Certificate<\/strong> is issued to eligible full-time graduates who meet one or more of the statutory grounds for exemption.<\/p>\n<p>An <strong>Exclusion Letter<\/strong>, on the other hand, is generally issued to graduates whose mode of study does not qualify them for the normal NYSC service process, including part-time, sandwich and distance-learning graduates, as well as graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).<\/p>\n<p>The Exclusion Letter is printed online by the graduate after registration.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Discharge Certificate<\/strong> is different from both. It is issued to graduates who complete the required NYSC service year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Qualifies_for_an_NYSC_Exemption_Certificate\"><\/span>Who Qualifies for an NYSC Exemption Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Under Section 2(1) of the NYSC Act\/Decree, a person is not called upon to serve if, at the date of graduation or obtaining the relevant diploma or professional qualification, any of the recognised exemption conditions applies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Graduating_at_over_30_years_of_age\"><\/span>1. Graduating at over 30 years of age<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is one of the most common grounds for NYSC exemption.<\/p>\n<p>The important date is the <strong>date of graduation<\/strong>, rather than the date you register for NYSC or your current age.<\/p>\n<p>If you were already 30 or older when you graduated, you may qualify for exemption. However, if you graduated before turning 30, becoming older than 30 before NYSC registration does not by itself create a new exemption.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Prior_service_in_the_Armed_Forces_or_Nigeria_Police_Force\"><\/span>2. Prior service in the Armed Forces or Nigeria Police Force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A person who has served for more than nine months in the Nigerian Armed Forces or the Nigeria Police Force may qualify for exemption.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Membership_or_employment_in_specified_security_organisations\"><\/span>3. Membership or employment in specified security organisations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The stated exemption categories include personnel associated with specified security organisations, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">Nigerian Security Organization (NSO), now defunct<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">State Security Service (SSS\/DSS)<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">National Intelligence Agency (NIA)<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Conferment_of_a_National_Honour\"><\/span>4. Conferment of a National Honour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Recipients of recognised National Honours, such as MON, OFR or CON, are included among the stated grounds for exemption.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_Eligibility_Requirements\"><\/span>Basic Eligibility Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, the graduate must meet the relevant NYSC requirements and hold an approved qualification.<\/p>\n<p>The guide identifies the following prerequisites:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">The person must be a Nigerian graduate.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">The qualification must be a B.Sc, B.A, HND or equivalent.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">The qualification must come from an institution accredited by the relevant regulatory body, such as the National Universities Commission (NUC), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) or National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE).<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Foreign-trained graduates must have their credentials evaluated by the NYSC Mobilisation Department before exemption can be processed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_medical_conditions\"><\/span>What about medical conditions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some secondary sources mention permanent medical conditions or disabilities as possible grounds for NYSC-related exemption.<\/p>\n<p>However, the official NYSC framework and the governing Decree primarily identify the four categories discussed above as statutory grounds for an Exemption Certificate.<\/p>\n<p>Medical unfitness may be handled administratively on a case-by-case basis, but it should not automatically be treated as one of the primary statutory grounds for an NYSC Exemption Certificate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_the_NYSC_Exemption_Certificate\"><\/span>How to Get the NYSC Exemption Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_home-trained_graduates\"><\/span>For home-trained graduates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Graduates who studied at Nigerian institutions should follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"1\"><strong>Confirm that your name is included on the Senate or Academic Board-approved list<\/strong> submitted by your institution to NYSC.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\"><strong>Complete your online NYSC registration<\/strong> through the official NYSC portal during the mobilisation period for your batch.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\"><strong>Provide accurate personal information<\/strong>, particularly your date of birth and graduation details.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\"><strong>Allow NYSC to process your records.<\/strong> If you meet the exemption criteria, the system will normally flag your status accordingly.<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\"><strong>Wait for verification and production.<\/strong> NYSC sends the relevant print-out back to the institution for verification and corrections before producing the certificates.<\/li>\n<li value=\"6\"><strong>Collect your certificate from your institution of graduation<\/strong> once it becomes available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When collecting the certificate, you may be required to provide a valid means of identification and your statement of result. Individual institutions may also have additional administrative requirements.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_Foreign-Trained_Graduates\"><\/span>For Foreign-Trained Graduates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Foreign-trained graduates follow a somewhat different process.<\/p>\n<p>They should:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li value=\"1\">Upload their academic credentials and other required documents during NYSC online registration.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Provide their international passport and other relevant identification documents.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Undergo physical evaluation and registration at the NYSC Directorate Headquarters in Abuja.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Have their records assessed to determine whether they qualify for service or exemption.<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">Collect the Certificate of Exemption from NYSC Headquarters if they are found eligible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The graduate is expected to be physically present for collection. The international passport is used for identification, and certificates are not released to third parties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_the_Process_Take\"><\/span>How Long Does the Process Take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The processing period is generally around <strong>two to three months<\/strong>, although it may take longer depending on the mobilisation batch, institutional processing and NYSC&#8217;s procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Graduates should therefore monitor announcements from their institutions and NYSC after completing registration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_If_You_Lose_Your_NYSC_Exemption_Certificate\"><\/span>What Happens If You Lose Your NYSC Exemption Certificate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NYSC does not normally reprint a lost or burnt Certificate of Exemption.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, a <strong>Letter of Confirmation<\/strong> may be issued following the required procedure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_home-trained_graduates-2\"><\/span>For home-trained graduates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The requirements identified include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">A letter of notification or request routed through the institution of graduation and addressed to the Director-General of NYSC.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Police Extract or Police Report.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Court Affidavit.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Photocopy of the lost certificate, if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_foreign-trained_graduates\"><\/span>For foreign-trained graduates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The requirements include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li value=\"1\">A letter of notification or request addressed to the Director-General of NYSC.<\/li>\n<li value=\"2\">Police Extract or Police Report.<\/li>\n<li value=\"3\">Court Affidavit.<\/li>\n<li value=\"4\">Photocopy of the international passport data page.<\/li>\n<li value=\"5\">Photocopy of the lost certificate, if available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Difference_Between_NYSC_Certificates\"><\/span>Important Difference Between NYSC Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is important to understand the difference between the major NYSC-related documents.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Certificate of Exemption<\/strong> is issued to eligible graduates who are not required to undertake the one-year national service because they meet a recognised exemption condition.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Exclusion Letter<\/strong> is issued to graduates whose mode of study places them outside the normal NYSC service category, such as certain part-time, distance-learning, sandwich and NOUN graduates.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Discharge Certificate<\/strong> is issued to graduates who complete the NYSC service year.<\/p>\n<p>These documents should not be treated as interchangeable because they are issued under different circumstances.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Things_to_Remember\"><\/span>Final Things to Remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The NYSC Exemption Certificate is the official document used to establish that an eligible graduate has been formally exempted from the national service requirement.<\/p>\n<p>The process is largely connected to the normal NYSC mobilisation exercise rather than being a completely separate application. Institutions submit their approved graduate lists, NYSC assesses and classifies the graduates, the records are verified, and certificates are subsequently produced and distributed.<\/p>\n<p>For home-trained graduates, the certificate is collected from the institution of graduation. Foreign-trained graduates who qualify for exemption collect theirs through NYSC Headquarters in Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>If you believe you qualify for exemption, complete the required NYSC registration, make sure your institutional records are accurate, monitor announcements from your institution, and keep your certificate safely after collection.<\/p>\n<p>Using official NYSC channels and following the applicable procedures can help prevent unnecessary delays or problems with your exemption records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out who qualifies for an NYSC Exemption Certificate, how to obtain it, where to collect it, and what to do if it is lost or 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