The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has made it easier for Nigerians to update and modify their National Identification Number (NIN) details by launching a new online Self-Service Modifications portal. With this platform, you can change important personal details like your name, phone number, date of birth, and address without needing to visit a NIMC office in person.
– Date of Birth Update: ₦16,340
– Name Change: ₦1,522
– Phone Number Change: ₦1,522
– Address Update: ₦1,522
2. Select the option for “NIN Modification.”
3. Enter your 11-digit NIN for verification.
4. Choose the detail you want to update (e.g., Name, Date of Birth, Address).
5. Enter the new details and double-check that they are correct.
6. You’ll receive a confirmation code via SMS. Enter this code to finalize the process.
7. You’ll get a message confirming that your NIN has been successfully updated.
Note: If you need to change the phone number linked to your NIN because your phone was lost or stolen, you’ll need a police report.
2. Go to the Dashboard: Select the option for date of birth modification.
3. Make Payment: Complete the payment using Paystack.
4. Validate NPC Certificate: Enter your National Population Commission (NPC) certificate number, which will auto-fill your date of birth (you can’t change this once filled). If you don’t have a birth certificate, you can get an online birth attestation from the NPC.
5. Upload Documents: Submit your NPC certificate and any other required documents.
6. Review and Submit: Check the attestation box and submit your request.
7. Receive Modification Slip: A transaction slip will be generated immediately.
8. Get Notified: Once approved, your updated NIN slip will be sent to your email or can be printed from your dashboard.
Documents Needed for Modifications
– **After 1992:** Digitized NPC Birth Certificate
– Newspaper extract
– Marriage certificate (for changes due to marriage)
– Another government-issued ID
– Tenancy agreement
– Attestation letter from a community leader
Fees for Modifications
Here’s what it costs to update your details:– Date of Birth Update: ₦16,340
– Name Change: ₦1,522
– Phone Number Change: ₦1,522
– Address Update: ₦1,522
What You Need
To use the online service, make sure the phone number linked to your NIN is registered and active.How to Modify Your NIN Using Your Phone
1. **Dial *346#** on your mobile phone.2. Select the option for “NIN Modification.”
3. Enter your 11-digit NIN for verification.
4. Choose the detail you want to update (e.g., Name, Date of Birth, Address).
5. Enter the new details and double-check that they are correct.
6. You’ll receive a confirmation code via SMS. Enter this code to finalize the process.
7. You’ll get a message confirming that your NIN has been successfully updated.
Note: If you need to change the phone number linked to your NIN because your phone was lost or stolen, you’ll need a police report.
How to Update Your Details on the NIMC Portal
Steps to Modify Date of Birth:
1. Log in: Start by verifying your NIN and logging into the portal here.2. Go to the Dashboard: Select the option for date of birth modification.
3. Make Payment: Complete the payment using Paystack.
4. Validate NPC Certificate: Enter your National Population Commission (NPC) certificate number, which will auto-fill your date of birth (you can’t change this once filled). If you don’t have a birth certificate, you can get an online birth attestation from the NPC.
5. Upload Documents: Submit your NPC certificate and any other required documents.
6. Review and Submit: Check the attestation box and submit your request.
7. Receive Modification Slip: A transaction slip will be generated immediately.
8. Get Notified: Once approved, your updated NIN slip will be sent to your email or can be printed from your dashboard.
Documents Needed for Modifications
Date of Birth Modification:
– **Before 1992:** Digitized NPC Attestation Certificate– **After 1992:** Digitized NPC Birth Certificate
Name Change:
– Court affidavit– Newspaper extract
– Marriage certificate (for changes due to marriage)
– Another government-issued ID
Address Update:
– Utility bill– Tenancy agreement
– Attestation letter from a community leader