Errors In National Identification Number (NIN), Can I Correct It
Yes, you can correct errors in your National Identification Number (NIN) when you observe any slight difference/ mistake on your personal data. Among Nigerians correction or modification of National Identification Number (NIN) data is one of the major problem Nigerians are facing presently, because of some slight difference in their personal data. This problems occurs through the person who is incharge of the enrollment or the applicant itself.
Below Are The Field /Things You Can Correct or Modify In National Identification Number (NIN)
We have eighteen (18) field you can modify, these are…
1: Name
2: Date of birth
3: Address
4: Phone Number
5: Place of birth – State
6: Place of birth – Local government area (LGA)
7: Place birth – Country (If different from Nigeria)
8: Place of origin – State
9: Place of origin – Town, Village
10: Place of origin – Local government area (LGA)
11: Father’s NIN (National Identification Number)
12: Father’s Town, Village of origin
13: Father’s state of origin
14: Father’s local government of origin (LGA)
15: Mother’s NIN (National Identification Number)
16: Mother’s Town, Village of origin
17: Mother’s state of origin
18: Mother’s local government of origin (LGA)
Field / Things That Can Not Be Corrected or Modify In National Identification Number (NIN)
1: Gender
2: NIN (National Identification Number)
3: State of registration
4: Local government area of registration
5: Registration center
6: Ward
7: Polling unit
8: Date of death
9: Date of Death type
10: Tracking number
11: Date of registration
12: Originating centre
13: loading centre
14: ID card number
15: Applicants finger print (Finger one (1) to ten (10))
16: Applicants finger print Reason (Finger one (1) to ten (10))
17: Applicants signature.
Compulsory Requirements For NIN Data Correction
1: The original copy of the NIN slip issued to you after the first registration
2: The printout of the remittal retrieval reference (RRR) number given at the bank after payment/ or a printout stating the payment details, if the payment was made online.
3: (i) Adult Modification Above the age of 16
An application letter duly signed by the applicant for change in the date of birth, name, address, phone number etc.
Applicant are to address the letter to the NIMC DG/CEO
(ii) Minor Modification below the age of 16
An application letter duly signed by the applicant’s parent for change in the date of birth, name, address, phone number etc. s(he) wishes to modify for their child (ren) ward (s) stating the reason.
Applicant are to address the letter to the NIMC DG/CEO
4: Applicants are to present Supporting document to back the proposed changes to be submitted accordingly.
Note: You are to attach the receipt of your payment via you documents
Supporting Documents Needed For NIN Data Correction/ Modification
1: For Date Of Birth Modification
Applicant needs a document like court affidavit, proof of age, at least two (2) document showing your age (Like birth certificate, attestation of age, school certificate, SSCE (WAEC, NECO) Certificate etc), payment receipt.
2: For Change Of Name
1: Sworn Affidavit
2: News Paper Extract
3: Marriage Certificate (For Married Women)
3: For Change Of Address
1: Utility bill (Like Napa bill )
2: Tenancy agreement (From Your Landlord)
3: Bank statement (From your Bank)
4: Community Leader attestation (From the community you are living)
4: For Change of Phone Number
1: Phone Number due to lose or mechanical damage
2: Police report
5: For Change Of Level Of Education
1: Certificate obtained from your institution
6: For Change Of Occupation
1: Officer Latter
Procedure For NIN Data Modification Or Correction
Step 1: Visit the enrollment centre with a supporting document listed above e.g court affidavit, proof of age, certificate obtained, sworn affidavit, marriage certificate, payment receipt etc.
Step 2: Data modification form will be issued to the applicant to fill
Step 3: Applicant data modification forms will be vetted by the NIMC official to cross check the information filled on the form against the supporting document provided.
NOTE: Applicants who can not read nor write should come along with someone who can do the form filling for them.
Step 4: Applicants pre-filled information will be entered on the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) software by a NMIC enrollment officer.
Step 5: The enrollment officer will ask the applicant to double check his/her information using the applicant monitor to check the errors.
Step 6: If the applicant is satisfied with his/her information, the biometrics of the applicant will be captured.
Step 7: After completing the enrollment, a transaction ID slip will be issued to the applicant as an evidence of the transection.
Step 8: The former National Identification Number (NIN) slip will be retained by the enrollment officer, if the modified data will affect details on the NIN slip, but if not affected, it will be returned to the applicant.
Step 9: The applicant will be told to come back for the NIN slip within 2-5 working days or more, as it is subjected to speed of the network.
Step 10: A new National Identification Number slip having the same NIN will be issued to the applicant after processing.
NOTE: If the modification made affected the information on the applicants card, the following process will take place.
Here – A card replacement form will be filled and the old National (I.D) Identification card retrieved.
The New modified National e-I.D card will be issued to applicant within three (3) months after re-issuance of NIN slip.
NOTE: The service fee for date of birth correction in NIN is fifteen thousand naira (#15,000), while the fee for other modifications is five hundred naira (#500). remember it is non-refundable as you are to pay through the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) into TSA (CBN).
How Do I Pay My NIN Correction Fee
You can pay for NIN correction fee through remita
Procedure For National Identification Number (NIN) Correction Payment
Step 1. Visit www.remita.net to start the payment process
Step 2. Click Bills & Purchase
Step 3. Click on option ‘Pay Billers’ on Bills and Purchase button
Step 4. Who do you want to pay – type in ‘National Identity Management Commission
Name or service/ purpose – chose modification of DOB or correction of Date of Birth, if you want to modify your date of birth.
Amount to pay – will be sent based on your choice in the step above.
Select Currency – Select your currency (Naira or dollar)
Payer’s Name – type your full name
Payer’s Phone – type your phone number
Payer Email Address – Type in Your email adress
Tick the ‘I am not a robot’ reCATCHA checkbox and click on the stated selected an images before clicking on the “Verify” button.
Step 4. Click on the “Submit” icon to proceed to payment. A new page which is the invoice (receipt) will come up which will display your (RRR) – Remita Retrieval Reference at the op of the page.
NOTE: Point out the invoice/receipt and and take note of the RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference)
Step 5. Chose any payment method convenient for you
Option 1: “Card”
Option 2: “Bank Branch”
Option 3: “USSD”
Option 4: “Internet Banking”
Option 5: “Wallet”
Proceed to complete your transaction by clicking on the “Pay button” Print invoice (receipt) or “Continue” Button as Suited to your preferred method.
How Do I Fix An Error On My NIN
All You have to do is to locate the nearest National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) office and make your correction.
How Long Does NIN Correction Take
Correction on NIN can take up to one to three months so that the new data can reflect…
Can NIN Be Done Twice
National Identification Number (NIN) can only be done once.
Can I Add Another Number To My NIN
Yes, you can add another number to your National Identification Number (NIN)
How Many Sim Can My NIN Register
You can only use your National Identification Number (NIN) to register four (4) sim card.
How Much Is Correction of Name, Age In NIMC
Correction of name can cost up to five hundred naira only (#500) while date of birth modification is fifteen thousand naira only (#15000).
Does NIN Card Expire
National Identification Number do not Expire
