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Getting your NIN in Nigeria: enrolment is free, modifications are paid

National Identity Management Commission

The NIN is free. That one fact answers most of the anxiety around it, and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says so itself. This page repeats what the NIMC publishes on its official website, and no more.

The essentials (information checked on 4 October 2026)

  • NIN enrolment is free, for adults and for minors.
  • Modifications to your record and re-issuance of the NIN slip are paid services: the fees are on nimc.gov.ng/fees.
  • NINAuth users can download their official NIN slip from the app for free.
  • Your NIN slip is a required document for a Nigerian passport.

Enrolment: free

The NIMC lists NIN enrolment for adults and for minors among its free services. Nobody at an enrolment centre should ask you for a gratification, since the registration is free.

Modifications and slip re-issuance: paid

Correcting or changing your data is a paid service, charged per updatable field, with a separate, higher fee for the date of birth. Re-issuing a NIN slip after loss, damage or theft also has a fee. The amounts change: read them on the NIMC fees page before paying, and pay only through the official channels it indicates.

Downloading your slip for free

NINAuth users can download their official NIN slip directly from the NINAuth app, free of charge.

What the sources do not say

The NIMC pages checked do not state a processing delay or a list of centres by district in Lagos: use the official portal to find a centre, and be wary of anyone who charges for enrolment.

Frequently asked questions

Is the NIN free?

Enrolment is free for adults and minors, according to the NIMC.

How much does a correction cost?

The NIMC charges per modified field, with a higher fee for the date of birth. See nimc.gov.ng/fees for current amounts.

Where do I get my NIN slip?

You can download it for free in the NINAuth app, or request a re-issuance, which is paid.

Official sources (checked on 4 October 2026)

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