- NIMC has launched an online Self-Service Modifications portal, allowing Nigerians to update their NIN details like name, phone number, date of birth, and address from home
- The service, which includes fees for certain updates, offers a streamlined process to avoid in-person visits to NIMC offices
- Users can update their details through the portal or via a shortcode, with specific documents required for each modification
How to modify NIN details online from home. Photo credit: NurPhoto via Getty ImagesSource: Getty ImagesFees for modifications
- Date of Birth Update: 16,340
- Name Change: 1,522
- Phone Number Change: 1,522
- Address Update: 1,522
Prerequisites requirementHow to update details via NIMC portalTo modify Date of Birth:Required documents for modificationsDate of birth modification:
- Digitised NPC Attestation Certificate (for those born before 1992).
- Digitised NPC Birth Certificate (for those born after 1992).
Name Change:
- Court affidavit.
- Newspaper extract.
- Marriage certificate (for marital status changes).
- Another government-issued ID.
Address Update:
- Utility bill.
- Tenancy agreement.
- Attestation letter from a community leader.
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