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Changing of Name and Date of Birth on NIN and BVN in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide Released

- Updating your NIN or BVN details is now easier with a clear step-by-step guide released by the authorities

- Citizens and legal residents aged 16 and above can modify approved fields such as names, addresses, and date of birth, with specific fees attached

- The process requires proper documentation, payment through Remita, and compliance with official guidelines to ensure smooth data correction

Updating your National Identification Number (NIN) or Bank Verification Number (BVN) details can feel overwhelming, but the process has now been clearly outlined.

This guide explains how to change your name or date of birth on both NIN and BVN, the approved fees, required documents, and the step-by-step process.

Updatable Fields on NIN

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) allows modification of certain fields for citizens and legal residents aged 16 and above. Approved updatable fields include:

- Names

- Date of Birth (₦15,000 fee applies)

- Addresses

- Phone Number

- Place of Birth – State, LGA, Country

- Place of Origin – State, Town/Village, LGA

- Father’s Details – NIN, Origin

- Mother’s Details – NIN, Origin

Non-Updatable Fields

Certain fields cannot be changed, such as Gender, NIN, State of Registration, Fingerprints, Signature, and ID Card Number.

Fees for Data Modification:

- ₦500 per field (except Date of Birth)

- ₦15,000 for Date of Birth change (non-refundable)

Payments must be made via Remita into the TSA (CBN).

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must present:

- Original NIN slip

- Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) printout

- Application Letter stating the reason for modification

- Supporting Documents (depending on the type of change)

Supporting Documents

- Change of Name: Sworn Affidavit, Newspaper Extract, Marriage Certificate

- Change of Address: Utility Bill, Tenancy Agreement, Bank Statement, Community Leader Attestation

- Change of Phone Number: Police Report

- Change of Date of Birth: Letter of Attestation from National Population Commission (NPC)

Step-by-step process for NIN modification

1. Visit an enrolment centre with your documents.

2. Fill out the data modification form.

3. NIMC official vets your form against documents.

4. Information is updated on the NIMC software.

5. Applicant reviews details on the monitor.

6. Biometrics are captured.

7. A Transaction ID Slip is issued.

8. Collect your new NIN slip within 2–5 working days (subject to network speed).

9. If card details are affected, a replacement card will be issued within three months.

How to make Remita payment:

1. Visit www.remita.net.

2. Select Pay Billers under "Bills & Purchases".

3. Enter National Identity Management Commission as the biller.

4. Choose the service, enter your details, and submit.

5. Print the invoice with your RRR number.

6. Pay via Card, Bank Branch, USSD, Internet Banking, or Wallet.

Changing BVN name and date of birth

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) requires BVN details to match your NIN. Corrections must be made at your bank branch.

Date of Birth Correction:

- Allowed only once.

- Prerequisite: Update DOB on NIMC first.

- Bank requirements: Sworn Affidavit, Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age, Valid Government ID.

Name Correction:

- Marriage-related changes: Sworn Affidavit, Newspaper Publication, Marriage Certificate.

- Minor corrections (e.g., spelling errors): Sworn Affidavit and valid ID card.

Availability:

- Service Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

- Dependencies: Payment confirmation, network availability, backend system, and power supply.

Updating your NIN and BVN details is essential for ensuring your records are accurate and aligned with official databases. By following this step-by-step guide, you can complete the process smoothly and avoid delays.

NIMC releases website for changing NIN names

Legit.ng earlier reported that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) clarified that changes to name and date of birth can only be processed through their official website, selfservicemodification.nimc.gov.ng. This announcement came in response to reports of numerous fake websites claiming to be the legitimate platform for the self-service modification introduced by the federal government.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1713982-changing-names-date-birth-nin-bvn-2026-step-by-step-guide-released/

Who told u correction of DOB is 15k? My brother its close to 30k

That is very nice one ooo

15k for change of date of birth

Omo….,.

This is informing and imperative BT na website and app i sabi do

15k on the sites not through 3rd party lol 😂

bobonla:
Who told u correction of DOB is 15k? My brother its close to 30k

It will help a lot of divorce single mothers who want try their luck again.

bobonla:
Who told u correction of DOB is 15k? My brother its close to 30k

I did mine three months ago more than 40K.

OluwaBlessyn:
15k for change of date of birth

Omo….,.

It's actually more than that amount. I did mine more than 40K.

Things were they told me that I must hold above 40k when I entered their office...
Dey play

Amovingman:
15k on the sites not through 3rd party lol 😂

Brother, it's not 15k. I did mind last year using selfservice. It was 17k getting to 18k with charges.. barely 2 months after I did mind them increased the price to 29k. I guided a frd too. Na 29k ooo for their site.
You will even need to do Birth declaration on NPC site, that will cost you about 2k or 3k. Then u will do affidavit too

OluwaBlessyn:
15k for change of date of birth

Omo….,.

It's 29k, not 15k oooooooo

Date of birth is 29k on the official site

SeverusSnape:
I did mine three months ago more than 40K.

Lol. That means they've increased it. Did mind by myself on their site. It took them more than 7 months, the update no gree change. Had to pay another 17k, but was unable to use the pin oo. Was told I can't modify dob more than 1 time. Na for Twitter I go drag them everyday b4 the changes could reflect

Great100000:
Source: https://www.legit.ng/nigeria/1713982-changing-names-date-birth-nin-bvn-2026-step-by-step-guide-released/

You should have included the direct link to the website of NIN or NIMC

Lol thank goodness I did mine immediately I came back in 2023 🥲🥲from Ghana, cost me roughly 15,000 In all

Trying to do change of name on the website and the photo verification isn't going through. Has anyone used successfully?

Correction of date of birth is 29000 . This is the official fee on the website.

Name and other 2k plus

NIMC officials are making mad money from this data modification.

I paid 15k officially and 30k back door for mine few years ago.

Pls, how can I print it out? I'm having problems with printing it out from my phone. A step baby step like this one will be highly appreciated.

Why are people changing date of birth?

The official price is 15k. But I trust my people when you visit their office the price will not be 15k.

Wait o! Why would someone want to change their Date of Birth?

Sijo01:
NIMC officials are making mad money from this data modification.

I paid 15k officially and 30k back door for mine few years ago.

What do you mean by 'back door'? 🤔

I don't understand why a person should pay for a correction if the error was not the person's fault

SeverusSnape:
I did mine three months ago more than 40K.

It's like there a limit to the years that can be adjusted

Machiny:
Trying to do change of name on the website and the photo verification isn't going through. Has anyone used successfully?

What's there website please?

Amovingman:
15k on the sites not through 3rd party lol 😂

Its within 28-30k not 15k, am even on the process 🤙

Okay. Thanks for this information

Upon all these wahala the government can't still fish out terrorists and bandits despite them having fully operational phones and bank accounts, we cam never forgive those wicked leaders

My question is how many times can do change date of birth from NIN office?