ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigerians who need to correct or update information attached to their National Identification Number can submit requests through the National Identity Management Commission’s official self-service modification portal.
Okay News reports that the online service covers changes to a holder’s name, date of birth, residential address, email address and phone number. Applicants should use only the official NIMC self-service portal because unauthorised websites can expose personal information to identity theft.
The supporting documents and fees depend on the information being changed. Applicants should ensure that every uploaded document is clear and that the new details match records held by the issuing authority.
NIN Modification Fees
- Date of birth modification: ₦28,574.
- Name, address or other data-field modification: ₦2,000 per request.
- Standard NIN slip reissuance: ₦600.
These are NIMC’s approved service charges introduced in May 2025 and applicable at the time of this guide’s July 2026 update. Applicants should confirm the amount displayed on the official portal before paying because government fees can change.
How to Modify NIN Details Online
- Visit selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng.
- Create an account if you are using the service for the first time, or sign in to your existing account.
- Complete the identity and facial-verification process requested by the portal.
- Enter your NIN and confirm the personal details displayed.
- Select the information you want to change.
- Pay the applicable modification fee through the payment channel provided on the portal.
- Enter the corrected information and upload the required supporting documents.
- Review every entry before submitting the request.
- Download and retain the modification transaction slip.
- Monitor the request from your dashboard and print the updated NIN slip after approval.
Documents for NIN Date of Birth Modification
Date of birth requests are checked against records held by Nigeria’s National Population Commission. Applicants generally need:
- A digitised NPC birth certificate for people born from 1992 onwards.
- An NPC attestation of birth for applicants born before 1992 or those without a digitised birth certificate.
- The current NIN slip.
- Any additional supporting document requested by the portal.
After payment, the applicant must enter the NPC certificate or attestation number for validation. The verified birth record supplies the date displayed for the modification request, so the NPC document must contain the correct information before the NIN request is submitted.
Documents for NIN Name Modification
The required evidence depends on why the name is being changed. Documents may include:
- A sworn court affidavit explaining the change.
- A newspaper publication for a legal change of name.
- A marriage certificate where the change follows marriage.
- A birth certificate or another government-issued identification document showing the correct name.
- The existing NIN slip.
The spelling and sequence of the requested name should be consistent across the uploaded documents. A mismatch may delay verification or lead to rejection.
How to Change a NIN Address
An address modification may require evidence connecting the applicant to the new location. Acceptable evidence can include a recent utility bill, tenancy agreement or an attestation letter from a recognised community leader, depending on the portal’s current instructions.
How to Change a Phone Number on NIN
Applicants replacing a lost or inaccessible phone number may be asked to provide a police report and the new number. When the portal requests an international format, enter the Nigerian number with +234 and omit the first zero.
What to Do If the NIN Modification Is Rejected
- Read the rejection message and identify the document or data mismatch mentioned.
- Confirm that the supporting document is valid, legible and issued by the correct authority.
- Check that names and dates are consistent across all documents.
- Use NIMC’s official support channels if payment was completed but the request cannot be resubmitted.
- Do not pay an agent who promises an approval or a faster result.
Important Checks Before Submission
NIN information is used for passports, bank verification, mobile telephone registration, examinations and other public services. Applicants should therefore compare the proposed change with their birth, educational and travel documents before making the final submission.
Keep the payment receipt and transaction slip until the revised record is approved and reflected on the new NIN slip.
