This is the modification of data of an enrolled Citizen or Legal Resident of age 16 years and above when the need arises.

However, some fields in the data are non-updatable and cannot be modified.

Updatable Fields (approved)

1. Names
2. Date of Birth (carries a different fee, see above)
3. Addresses
4. Phone Number
5. Place of Birth – State
6. Place of Birth – LGA
7. Place of Birth – Country (if different from Nigeria)
8. Place of Origin – State
9. Place of Origin – Town, Village
10. Place of Origin – LGA
11. Father’s NIN
12. Father’s Town, Village of Origin
13. Father’s State of Origin
14. Father’s LGA of Origin
15. Mother’s NIN
16. Mother’s Town, Village of Origin
17. Mother’s State of Origin
18. Mother’s LGA of Origin

Non-Updatable Fields

1. Gender
2. NIN
3. State of Registration
4. LGA of Registration
5. Registration Centre
6. Ward
7. Polling Unit
8. Date of Death
9. Date of Death Type
10. Tracking Number
11. Date of Registration
12. Originating Centre
13. Loading Centre
14. ID Card Number
15. Applicant’s Finger Print (Finger 1 to 10)
16. Applicant’s Finger Print Reason (Finger 1 to 10)
17. Applicant’s Signature

Mandatory requirements for data modification:

Applicants are to present

• the original copy of the NIN slip issued to them after the first registration
• the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number given at the bank after payment/ or a printout stating the payment details if the payment was made online
• an Application Letter duly signed by the applicant for change in the data fields he/she wishes to modify stating the reason
• the supporting document to back the proposed changes to be submitted accordingly.

Supporting Documents for Data Modification

Change of Name

• Sworn Affidavit
• Newspaper Extract
• Marriage Certificate (in cases of marriage)

Change of Address

• Utility Bill
• Tenancy Agreement
• Bank Statement
• Community leader Attestation

Phone Number due to loss or mechanical damage

• Police Report

Level of Education

• Certificate obtained

Change of Occupation

• Offer Letter

Process of Modification (Adults):

• Applicants walk into the enrolment Centre with a supporting document (including an application letter).
• The applicant will be issued a data modification form to fill.
• Applicant data modification forms will be vetted by a NIMC Official to crosscheck the information filled on the form against the supporting document provided. Note: applicants who cannot read nor write should come along with a person who can do the form filling for him.
• Applicant’s pre-filled information will be inputted on the NIMC Software by a NIMC enrolment officer.
• The enrolment officer will ask the applicant to double-check his/her information using the applicant monitor to check for errors.
• If the applicant is satisfied with his/her demographic information, the biometrics of the applicant will be captured subsequently.
• After completing the enrolment, a Transaction ID Slip will be issued to the applicant as evidence of the transaction.
• The former NIN Slip will be retained by the enrolment officer if the modified data will affect details on the NIN slip.
• The applicant will be requested to come back for the NIN within 2-5 working days or more, as it is subjected to the speed of the network.
• A new National Identification Number Slip having the same NIN will be issued to the applicant after processing.