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NIN in Nigeria: How to Get, Check and Correct Your National Identification Number
Your NIN is needed for SIM cards, bank accounts, passports, JAMB, NYSC and more. Here is how to enrol, find your number and fix mistakes — and what each service costs.
🪪 What is the NIN?
The National Identification Number (NIN) is an 11-digit number given to you by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) after your fingerprints, photo and details are recorded. It stays with you for life and links to many services — your SIM card, bank account (through your BVN), passport, JAMB and NYSC registration.
11 digitsunique to you, for life
Freefirst enrolment in Nigeria
*346#to retrieve your NIN by phone
📝 How to enrol
Find an enrolment centreGo to a NIMC office or an approved partner (some banks, telecom offices and agents). Check NIMC’s official list.
Take your documentsA document that shows your name and date of birth — such as a birth certificate, old ID card, passport or driver’s licence — if you have one.
Capture your biometricsYour photo, ten fingerprints and signature are recorded, plus your details.
Collect your slipYou receive your NIN once processing is done. Keep the slip or save the number safely.
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Enrolment is free
Enrolment and your first NIN slip are free for people in Nigeria. Be careful with anyone who demands money just to enrol you.
🔎 Forgot your NIN?
Dial *346# from the phone number you used when enrolling and follow the menu to retrieve your NIN (a small network charge applies).
Use NIMC’s official app or portal to view your details.
Name spelling, address and other changes are now made through NIMC’s official self-service portal rather than at enrolment centres. Changes cost money, and some need supporting documents (for example, a marriage certificate or sworn affidavit for a name change).
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Date of birth change
₦28,574 under NIMC’s fee schedule released in May 2025. Allowed only once in most cases.
Most expensive
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Name, address and other fields
About ₦2,000 per change under the same schedule.
Per change
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Slip reprint
₦600 for a standard slip reprint.
Small fee
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Avoid agents
Many fake “NIN correction agents” collect money and disappear. Use only the official NIMC portal or office, and never give your NIN, login details or one-time codes to strangers.
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Check first
Before applying for a passport, JAMB or NYSC, check that your name and date of birth on your NIN are exactly right. Those services copy your NIN details, and fixing errors later can delay you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I check my NIN?
Dial *346# from the phone number you used during enrolment and follow the prompts, use NIMC’s official app or portal, or visit a NIMC office.
Is NIN registration free?
Yes. First enrolment and first slip are free for people in Nigeria.
How much does it cost to change my date of birth on NIN?
Under NIMC’s fee schedule released in May 2025, a date of birth change costs ₦28,574. Confirm current fees with NIMC before paying.
Written by the askJBoss team from public information and our own research; last updated October 2026. Prices, dates and rules change — always confirm with the official source. Spotted something that has changed? Tell us in the comments.
