NIMC begins self-service: Here’s how to update your NIN details without stress
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a new online Self-Service Modifications portal, allowing Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details at their convenience.
This service enables users to modify personal information such as name, phone number, date of birth, and address without needing to visit NIMC offices in person.
To use this service, your phone number must be linked to your NIN. Here’s how you can update your details:
Via Mobile Shortcode:
1. Dial *346# on your mobile phone.
2. Select “NIN Modification” from the menu.
3. Enter your 11-digit NIN for verification.
4. Choose the details to update (e.g., Name, Date of Birth, Address).
5. Enter the new information and confirm its accuracy.
6. A confirmation code will be sent via SMS; enter it to finalize the process.
7. A message will confirm that your NIN has been successfully updated.
If you need to change the phone number linked to your NIN, a police report is required, especially if the change is due to a lost or stolen phone.
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Via NIMC Portal:
1. Log into the portal and verify your NIN.
2. Go to the dashboard and select the option for date of birth modification.
3. Complete the payment through Paystack.
4. Enter the NPC certificate number to auto-fill the date of birth (non-editable).
If you don’t have a birth certificate, you can perform an online birth attestation at the National Population Commission.
5. Upload the NPC certificate and supporting documents.
6. Review and submit your request.
7. A transaction slip will be generated instantly.
8. You will receive a notification once your updated NIN slip is approved. It will be sent to your email or can be printed from your dashboard.
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Required Documents for Modifications
Date of Birth Modification:
Digitized NPC Attestation Certificate (for those born before 1992).
Digitized NPC Birth Certificate (for those born after 1992).
Name Change: Court affidavit, newspaper extract, marriage certificate (for marital status changes) and nother government-issued ID.
Address Update: Utility bill, tenancy agreement, attestation letter from a community leader.
Modification Fees
The service comes with fees for certain updates:
Date of Birth Update: ₦16,340
Name Change: ₦1,522
Phone Number Change: ₦1,522
Address Update: ₦1,522
What to know about the NIN
The National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique number assigned to individuals that ties together all records about them in the national database. It is used to establish or verify an individual’s identity. All citizens and legal residents in Nigeria, from birth are eligible to enroll for their NIN.
The NIMC was established in 2010 following the enactment of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act, 2007, by the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
