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.

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.
Dear NIN Holders,
— NIMC (@nimc_ng) May 4, 2024
Kindly find below the requirements for NIN data modifications. pic.twitter.com/kv9tyajKcq
By following these guidelines and utilizing the self-service portal, you can efficiently update your NIN data and ensure its accuracy.