Correcting Errors on Your National Identity Number (NIN): A Simple Guide

The federal government has shared steps to correct and update details on the National Identity Number (NIN). Here’s a simple guide on how to do it.

How to Correct Your NIN Name Online

If you need to correct your NIN (National Identification Number) name online, follow these simple steps:

1. Visit NIMC’s Website Go to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) website by clicking on this link: NIMC Website.
2. Log In to Your Account Once on the website, find the “My Profile” button and click on it. Log in to your NIMC account.
3. Access Data Modification After logging in, you’ll find various options. Click on the “Data Modification” tab.
4. Choose the Appropriate Modification Option Under “Data Modification,” select the option that corresponds to changing your name. It’s important to note that you can change any field other than your date of birth (DOB).
5. Provide Your NIN and New Name Fill in your NIN and enter the new name that you wish to replace your current name with.
6. Upload Supporting Documents To support your name change, you’ll need to upload a relevant document. This document could be a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court affidavit, or newspaper publication that proves the legitimacy of the name change.
7. Payment of Required Fee Pay the processing fee for the name change, which is N500. You can make this payment online using a debit or credit card.
8. Submit Your Request After completing the above steps, click on the “Submit” button to send your name change request to NIMC.

Important Note

Keep in mind that you can only correct your NIN name online if you’ve previously registered for NIN and have an active NIMC account. If you haven’t registered for NIN yet, you’ll first need to visit a NIMC enrollment center to complete the initial registration. Once you’ve registered, you can then follow the online process mentioned above to correct your name.

Required Documents

In addition to the supporting document mentioned in step 6, you may also be required to provide the following documents to complete the name correction process:

• A copy of your NIN slip
• A valid form of identification, such as a passport, driver’s license, or voter’s card
• A recent passport photograph

Processing Time

The typical processing time for correcting your NIN name online is around 2-3 weeks. During this period, NIMC will review your request and verify the provided documents.

After Your Name Change Is Processed

Once NIMC has processed your name change request and approved it, you’ll receive a new NIN slip with your updated name. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to update your name on all your government records, including your passport, driver’s license, and voter’s card.

Correcting your NIN name online is a straightforward process that can help ensure that your official records reflect your correct and legal name. Just remember to have all the necessary documents ready, and follow the steps outlined above to complete the process successfully

NIN Correction of Data Oct 2023 (UPDATED)

Reasons for Modifying Your NIN Data

Here are some common reasons why you might need to change your NIN data:

1. Marital status
2. Mistakes made unintentionally
3. Name spelled incorrectly
4. Change of address
5. Change of phone number
6. Level of education
7. Change of job

Important Documents Needed for Updating Your Data

To modify your data, you will need the following:

• Original copy of the first NIN slip given to you
• Printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number that you paid on remita
• Application letter written and signed by you for the change you want to make on your data

For a Change of Name, you must present:

1. Sworn Affidavit
2. Newspaper Extract
3. Marriage Certificate (for married ladies)

For a Change of Address, you must show:

1. Utility Bill
2. Tenancy Agreement
3. Bank Statement
4. Community leader Attestation

For a Change of Phone Number, you must present:

• Police Report

For a change of level of education or job, present the recent Certificate or Offer Letter from your employer respectively.

Cost for NIN Data Modification

Changing your name on the NIN costs N500 on the NIMC official portal. Correcting your Date of Birth costs N15,000.

Process of Data Modification

To modify your NIN data, follow these steps:

1. Go to the NIMC office near you with the required documents, including the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number.
2. Ask for a data modification form and fill it out.
3. Give the form to an enrolment officer who will check it with the supporting documents to make sure everything is correct.
4. The enrolment officer will enter your information on the NIMC Software.
5. You will be asked to check the information you provided to avoid any error.
6. Your biometrics will be captured.
7. A Transaction ID Slip will be printed and given to you.
8. You will need to give the old NIN Slip to the NIMC office.
9. The NIMC office will let you know when to come back for your new NIN slip.

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