NIN: How to correct mistakes on name, date of birth and other related issues
Vondigest reports that in case you make mistake in 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, follow some of the guide here if you wish to resolve it.
Reason for NIN data modification
Here are the major reasons why you may want to modify your National Identity Number data:
Marital status
Unintentional mistakes
Wrongly spelled name
change of address
Change of Phone Number
level of education
change of occupation
Major Requirements needed if you want to modify your data
1. Original copy of the first NIN slip issued to you
Printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number which you paid on remita
3. Application letter signed by you for the change you want to make on your data
For a Change of Name, you must present the following documents:
4. Sworn Affidavit
5. Newspaper Extract
6. Marriage Certificate (for married ladies)
For a Change of Address, you must present the following:
Utility Bill
8. Tenancy Agreement
9. Bank Statement
10. Community leader Attestation
Change of Phone Number:
11 Police Report
For the level of education
12. Present the recent Certificate obtained;
Change of occupation,
13. Offer Letter from your employer.
How much is NIN Name modification?
The cost of NIN correction of name is N500 on the NIMC official portal.
NIMC Correction Of Date Of Birth: N15,000
Modification Process
1. Locate NIMC office near you with the required documents including the printout of the Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) Number
2. Request for a data modification form and fill it
3. Submit to an enrolment officer to double-check against the supporting documentation to ensure everything is correct
Your pre-filled information will be inputted on the NIMC Software by the enrolment officer.
5. You’ll be asked to double-check the information you provided to avoid any error.
6. Your biometrics will be captured
7. A Transaction ID Slip will be printed and given to you
8. You’ll have to submit the former NIN Slip to the NIMC office
9. You will be told when to come back to the NIMC office for your NIN slip.
Source: Legit.ng
