In this post, Platinum Times Nigeria curates a step by step guide on how to correct your NIN data.
The necessary steps to validate your National Identity Number (NIN) has be provided by the federal government.
If you have an issue with 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, simply follow these guidelines to help you rectify the problem.
To achieve this, you will need to locate NIMC office closest to you with the required documents including the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number.
Reasons for NIN data correction
Below are some reasons why you may want to modify or correct your National Identity Number data.
- Marriage
- Unintentional mistakes in NIN data
- Change of address
- Change of phone number
- Level of education
- Change of career
Requirements for a change of name in your NIN
- Sworn Affidavit
- Newspaper Extract
- Marriage Certificate (if married)
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For a Change of Address in NIN data
- Bank Statement
- Attestation letter by a community leader
- Tenancy agreement
- Utility Bill
Change of Phone Number in NIN
- Police Report
For update or correction of academic level in NIN data
- Present the recent Certificate obtained.
Change of occupation in NIN
- Appointment letter given to you by your employer.
NIN data modification/ validation
- Original copy of the first NIN slip given to you.
- Printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number that you paid on remita.
- A well documented application letter that is written and signed by you for the change you want to make on your NIN.
Modification process(step by step guide)
- Locate any NIMC office around your area with the required documents, including the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number and a copy of your old NIN slip.
- Ask for a data modification form and fill the details required.
- Give the form to an enrolment officer who will check it with the supporting documents to make sure they are complete.
- The enrolment officer will enter your information on the NIMC Software.
- You will be asked to go through the inputed information to be sure it’s correct.
- Your biometrics will be captured.
- A Transaction ID Slip will be printed and given to you.
- The NIMC office will let you know when to come back for your reprinted and corrected NIN.