To download your enrolment form online go to www.nimc.gov.ng.
Fill all forms in block letters and proceed to the nearest enrolment Centre for biometrics capturing in order to obtain the National Identification Number (NIN).
Note: you can also pick up an enrolment form at NIMC'S ERC..
Go to the nearest ERC and supply your phone number, DOB or fingerprints and your NIN will be given to you. b.
NIN can be retrieved using a USSD code *346# (Available on all Networks and cost N20)..
T he National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you for life and is issued to you by NIMC after your enrolment.
It is used to match you with your biometric data and other details in the National Identity Database during verification and authentication..
Your National Identification Number (NIN) is used to tie together all records about you – demographic data, fingerprints, head-to-shoulder facial picture, other biometric data and digital signature – in the National Identity Database making it relatively easy to confirm and verify your identity when you engage in .
The Virtual NIN is a representation of your actual NIN, to be used in its place for the purpose of Identity verification only.
For every verification you want to carry out with your NIN, you will require a virtual NIN token consisting of 16-digit alphanumeric characters..
Walk into the nearest NIMC Enrolment Centre with your BVN if you have one and any of the following required Original and Valid supporting documents: Old National ID Card.
Driver's License.
Voter's card (Temporary or Permanent).
verification of the real identity of other people you go into financial or business transactions with or even people you wish to employ such as house help. ensuring you are properly identified when receiving health services, e.g. verifying the actual blood types of blood donors at hospitals..
The QR codes appearing on your NIN slip as well as on your app DO NOT contain your biometric data.
On the app, use the “Show My ID” button to display your virtual card and verification QR code – tap on the card to flip it so you can see the back.
In 2019, the National Identity Management Commission commenced the diaspora enrolment exercise aimed at capturing Nigerians living outside the country into the National Identity Database thereby ensuring they also benefit from the acquisition of their National Identification Numbers (NIN).
If a foreign national does not comply with requirements made under the biometric registration regulations, the Secretary of State may:
he National Identification Number (NIN) is the unique number which identifies you for life and is issued to you by NIMC after your enrolment.
It is used to match you with your biometric data and other details in the National Identity Database during verification and authentication. travel (international passport application & acquisition) .
