NIN Modification 2026: Update Name, Date of Birth & Phone (Fees)

What you can modify

Through NIMC you can update fields such as your name, date of birth, residential address, email and phone number. Some fields are non-updatable, and each change needs supporting documents.

How to modify (self-service)

Go to the official NIMC self-service modification portal (linked from nimc.gov.ng).
Verify your NIN and log in (you’ll get an OTP).
Select the field to modify and enter the correct details.
Upload supporting documents (and, for DOB, your NPC birth-certificate number).
Pay the fee (Remita/Paystack) and submit; collect your updated slip in a few working days.

Modifications can also be done at a NIMC enrolment centre.

Documents needed

Name change: e.g. marriage certificate (for marital name change), sworn affidavit, and a valid ID.
Date of birth: NPC birth certificate / declaration of age (original), affidavit, valid ID.
Address/phone/email: proof as requested.

Fees

Fees vary by field and change over time. As recent guides report, name, address or phone changes cost roughly ₦1,500–₦2,000 each, while a date-of-birth change costs much more (around ₦15,000–₦28,000+), and a standard slip reissue is about ₦600. Always confirm the current official fee on the NIMC portal before paying.

The date-of-birth rule

A date-of-birth change is usually allowed only once (to prevent fraud), costs the most, and needs the strongest documents. Get it right the first time.

Stay safe

Use only the official NIMC self-service portal — unauthorised sites can steal your data. Don’t pay agents who promise instant approval, and keep your payment receipt/transaction slip until the change reflects.

What you can change

NIN modification lets you correct or update your record when your details are wrong or have changed — for example your name, date of birth, address, phone number, or other personal information. What matters is that your NIMC record matches your other documents, since mismatches cause problems with exams, banks, passports and more. Some straightforward updates can be done through NIMC self-service channels, while sensitive fields (notably name and date of birth) have stricter procedures.

In-person changes and the read-only app

An important limitation: the NIMC mobile app is read-only — you can view your data in it, but you cannot change your name or date of birth in the app. Those sensitive changes must be done in person at an Enrolment Centre (ERC), following NIMC's modification procedure and providing supporting evidence. This is deliberate: name and DOB are high-integrity fields, so NIMC requires stronger verification before changing them. Plan to visit an ERC for anything the self-service channels don't allow.

Documents and fees

Modifications require supporting documents that justify the change — for a name change, for example, relevant legal/official evidence; for date of birth, acceptable proof — so bring genuine documentation. Fees apply to some modifications (certain field changes are chargeable), while others may be free; amounts are set by NIMC and can change, so confirm the current fee and required documents on NIMC's official channels before you go. Use only official NIMC processes for modifications, and avoid “agents” promising quick changes for large, unofficial fees.

Frequently asked questions

How do I modify my NIN details?

On the official NIMC self-service portal: verify your NIN, log in, choose the field, upload supporting documents, pay via Remita/Paystack, and collect your updated slip — or do it at a NIMC centre.

How much does it cost to change my name on NIN?

Recent guides report roughly ₦1,500–₦2,000 for a name, address or phone change. Fees change — confirm the current amount on the NIMC portal.

How much is a NIN date-of-birth change?

Much more than other fields — recent guides report around ₦15,000–₦28,000+. Confirm the current fee on the official portal.

Can I change my date of birth on NIN more than once?

Usually no — a DOB change is typically allowed only once, to prevent fraud, so get it right the first time.

Is it safe to modify my NIN online?

Yes, on the official NIMC self-service portal only. Never use unauthorised sites or pay agents, and never share your OTP.

What can I change in my NIN record?

You can correct or update details such as your name, date of birth, address, phone number, or other personal information — so your NIMC record matches your other documents. Some straightforward updates use self-service channels; sensitive fields like name and date of birth have stricter procedures.

Can I change my name or date of birth in the NIMC app?

No — the NIMC mobile app is read-only. You can view your data in it, but changing your name or date of birth must be done in person at an Enrolment Centre (ERC), following NIMC's modification procedure with supporting evidence, because these are high-integrity fields.

How do I modify my NIN details?

Straightforward updates may be possible via NIMC self-service channels; sensitive changes (name, date of birth) must be done in person at an ERC with supporting documents. Confirm the current procedure, documents and any fee on NIMC's official channels before you go.

What documents do I need to modify my NIN?

Supporting documents that justify the change — for a name change, relevant legal/official evidence; for date of birth, acceptable proof. Bring genuine documentation, and confirm the exact required documents on NIMC's official channels, as they depend on the field being changed.

Is there a fee to modify NIN details?

Some modifications are chargeable (certain field changes have an official fee) while others may be free. Amounts are set by NIMC and can change, so confirm the current fee on NIMC's official channels. Use only official processes and avoid agents charging large, unofficial fees.