How to Get NIN in Nigeria

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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is an agency in

Nigeria created in 2010. The agency was mandated to register people

and give each eligible Nigerian a unique National Identification

Number (NIN).









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The National Identification Number (NIN) was made in a bid to create a

national identity database. This will help put an end to crimes such

as double identity and identity fraud. When a person registers for his

or her NIN, individuals will be provided with an NIN and eventually a

national ID card.



How to Get NIN in Nigeria













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It is mandatory for every citizen and a legal resident of Nigeria to

enroll for the National Identification Number.



What is NIN?



The unique National Identification Number (NIN) consists of 11

non-intelligible numbers that are randomly chosen and assigned to an

individual upon completion of enrolment. The NIN is then stored into

the National Identity Database (NIDB).



Once a particular National Identification Number is assigned to an

individual, it can never be issued to another person, even if the

previous user is dead. Hence, the NIN is yours till death.









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How do I get NIN in Nigeria?



According to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),

enrollment for the National Identification Number consists of the

following:Recording of an individual’s demographic data

Capturing of the ten (10) fingerprints

Head-to-shoulder facial picture

Digital signature of the applicant



All these are used to cross-check data that are already in the

National Identity Database so as to confirm that there is no previous

entry of the same data, to avoid duplication.



You can apply for the NIN on the NIMC Pre Enrolment Portal. Ensure you

follow the process for application as defined for applying for by

NIMC.



Please note that applicants who want to be assisted in filling their

enrolment form will need to visit any Enrolment Centre nearest to

them. Here, they will be assisted by an Enrolment Support Officer to

correctly fill the Enrolment Form with the required information.







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Importance of the National Identification Number



Your National Identification Number (NIN) is used to link all records

about you. Information about your address, age, gender and income,

fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture, other biometric data

and digital signature. All of these are recorded in the National

Identity Database which makes it relatively easy to confirm and verify

your identity when needed.



Supporting Documents



These are documents required when applying for a National Identity

Number. You can walk into the NIMC Enrolment Centre nearest to you

with your BVN and any of the following required Original and valid

supporting documents:Old National ID Card

Driver’s License

Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)

Nigerian International passport

Certificate of Origin

Attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community

Birth certificate

Declaration of age

Attestation letter from religious/traditional leader

NHIS ID card

Government staff ID card

Registered/recognized private organization staff ID card

School ID Card (private/public)

Tax Clearance certificate

Valid immigration documents



Enrolment Process



You can apply for the NIN via the website of the National Identity

Management Commission (NIMC). This process allows you to begin the

enrolment process by yourself and wherever you are.



Visits the official website of NIMC and register for the

pre-enrollment online using the Pre-enrolment Portal



Fill in in your data in block letters



Print out a summary sheet with a 2D Barcode.







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Note: The online Pre-Enrolment is an initial step in the enrolment

process. The enrolment process is successfully completed only after

the applicant gets his or her biometric data which includes

fingerprints, headshot photographs, and signature captured and

processed by an Enrolment Officer at any of the NIMC Enrolment

Centers.



Downloading and Using the Enrolment Form



The second way you can enroll for the National Identification Number

is by downloading the Enrolment form to print out and fill at the NIMC

website.

Fill all required space in block letters

Proceed to the nearest enrolment Centre to capture your biometrics







Note: you can also pick up an enrolment form at NIMC’S Enrolment Centres.



Step 1:Fill the NIMC Pre Enrolment online form on the Pre Enrolment Portal

Ensure you fill all the mandatory fields with the correct information.

Download and print your Pre Enrolment Slip



Step 2:

Submit Your Application

Walk into an NIMC Registration Centre nearest to you with the original

copy of one of the supporting documents mentioned earlier.

At any of the Enrolment Centers, you will be directed to a counter

where an Enrolment Officer will verify the details of your application

form.

If your application is in order, the Enrolment Officer will guide you

on how to proceed with the capture of biometrics (ten fingerprints and

facial image)

You will be given the Transaction ID Slip as evidence of the transaction.



Note:Applicants who cannot read nor write should be accompanied by a

literate individual who can fill the required form for him or her.

Citizens of Nigeria from the age of 16 are eligible to have a National

Identification Number

Minor applicants (below the age of 18) should be accompanied by

parents/guardians who will guide them in filing the form and sign the

essentials.

Minor applicants are required to bring only an original and valid

birth certificate in addition to the NIN slip of one of the Nigerian

Parent / Guardian.



Step 3:

Issuance of the National Identification Number

Usually, the National Identification Number (NIN) slip is issued in 2

to 3 working days from the time the biometric details are captured at

the NIMC enrolment centers. However, it could take a longer time in

case of issues such as validation of applicant’s details.

The applicant is expected to keep the Transaction ID Slip carefully as

it indicates the successful completion of the enrolment process. The

transaction ID slip is also required to be presented at the time of

collection of NIN Slip.



You can use your National Identification Number while processing any

kind of transaction that involves you verifying your identity in

Nigeria. Transactions such as:Processing your National ID registration

Processing and obtaining your travel documents

Opening a personal bank account

When you want to get a drivers’ license

When you want to get your permanent voter’s card

You can also use the NIN to access services from the Nigerian

government such as the National Health Insurance Scheme etc.













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