The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has made updating your NIN information easier than ever with their self-service portal . This guide will walk you through the Nimc required documents for each data modification and some helpful tips for a smooth process.

    Nimc Required Documents
    Nimc Required Documents

    What Documents Do You Need?

    The documents you need depend on the type of data you’re modifying:

    • Change of Date of Birth:
      • Born before 1992: Digitalized NPC Attestation Certificate (apply online )
      • Born after 1992: Digitalized NPC Birth Certificate (apply online )
    • Change of Name:
      • Court affidavit
      • Newspaper extract (if applicable)
      • Marriage certificate (for marital status change)
      • Other government-issued ID (supporting document)
    • Change of Address:
      • Utility bill (electricity, water, etc.)
      • Tenancy agreement
      • Community leader’s attestation letter
    • Phone Number
      • Police report

    Important Tips

    • Digital Documents Only: Only submit digitalized documents obtained from the NPC self-service portal. Paper documents are not accepted.
    • Phone Number Formatting: Do not add a leading zero before your phone number. The correct format is +234 8012345678, not +234 08012345678.

    By following these guidelines and utilizing the self-service portal, you can efficiently update your NIN data and ensure its accuracy.

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