Enrolling for the first time
Your NIN is a unique 11-digit identity number. Enrolment records your personal details and captures biometrics, including fingerprints and a facial photograph. NIMC states that enrolment and issuance of a NIN are free.
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NIN enrolment, modification, slip reprint, plastic ID card, verification and validation.

National Identity Management Commission
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NIN and BVN assistance, modifications, reprints and guidance. Biometric registration and official checks may require an in-person visit.

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Choose the service you need, submit a request and tell us your goals. Our team reviews your details and confirms fees, requirements and next steps.
Biometric registration and some identity services require an in-person visit. Do not send NIN, BVN numbers, identification documents or OTPs through this form.
Consultation is advice and planning assistance, separate from actual service costs and third-party fees. Required fees are displayed before payment.
Our team confirms turnaround after reviewing your request. We do not promise unconfirmed completion times or third-party approvals.
Biometric registration and some identity services require an in-person visit. Do not send NIN, BVN numbers, identification documents or OTPs through this form.
Real J Black helps you understand the next step. NIMC manages your identity record and confirms official requirements.
Your NIN is a unique 11-digit identity number. Enrolment records your personal details and captures biometrics, including fingerprints and a facial photograph. NIMC states that enrolment and issuance of a NIN are free.
Requirements depend on the detail being changed. NIMC lists supporting evidence such as a sworn affidavit or marriage certificate for a name change, and a utility bill, tenancy agreement or bank statement for an address change. Confirm the current requirements before your visit.
NIMC provides slip reissue guidance for loss, damage, theft and changes to your record. For a lost or stolen slip, its guidance lists a recent police report, an affidavit and photo identification. The required evidence and applicable fees depend on your situation.
Confirm the current NIMC fee for your transaction before paying. Any Real J Black assistance or consultation charge will be explained separately. Keep your NIN, identity documents and OTPs out of this website’s enquiry forms.
Guidance checked against NIMC’s website on 12 October 2026. Requirements can change; confirm the current requirements before your visit. The NIMC logo identifies the source of this guidance.