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NIN Mistake: How To Correct Your Name, Date of Birth and Solve Other Related Issues

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7:12 PM by Aanu Adegun

The federal government has released steps that can be used in correcting and updating data on the National Identity Number (NIN)
Some of the major requirements needed for the update include Sworn Affidavit, Newspaper Extract, Marriage Certificate
To make this possible, you will need to locate NIMC office near you with the required documents including the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number

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In case you made mistake in your National Identity Number (NIN) or there is a need for you to update your data due to marital status and you don't know what to do, follow some the guide here if you wish to resolve it.

Reason for NIN Data Modification

Here are the major reasons why you may want to modify your National Identity Number data:

Major Requirements needed if you want to modify your data

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

For a Change of Name, you must present the following documents:

Sworn Affidavit
Newspaper Extract
Marriage Certificate (for married ladies)

For a Change of Address, you must present the following:

Utility Bill
Tenancy Agreement
Bank Statement
Community leader Attestation

Change of Phone Number:

Police Report

For the level of education

Present the recent Certificate obtained;

Change of occupation,

Offer Letter from your employer.
How much is NIN Name modification?
The cost of NIN correction of name is N500 on the NIMC official portal.
NIMC Correction Of Date Of Birth: N15,000

Modification Process

Locate NIMC office near you with the required documents including the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number
Request for a data modification form and fill it
Submit to an enrolment officer to double-check against the supporting documentation to ensure everything is correct
Your pre-filled information will be inputted on the NIMC Software by the enrolment officer.
You’ll be asked to double-check the information you provided to avoid any error.
Your biometrics will be captured
A Transaction ID Slip will be printed and given to you
You’ll have to submit the former NIN Slip to the NIMC office
You will be told when to come back to the NIMC office for your NIN slip.

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