NIMC Enrollment Center, Texas

Ready for Your Appointment?

Confirm that you have your Affidavit, Digital Birth Certificate or Attestation Code, Nigerian passport and payment card before scheduling biometric appointment.

Review Required Documents
Choose a Service

How It Works

Complete the required documentation and select the service that applies to you before scheduling your biometric appointment.

1. Prepare Documents

2. Select Your Service

3. Schedule Your Appointment

4. Attend Your Biometric Appointment

NIN Appointment & Enrolment Guidelines

Save Your Time and Ours — Please Read and Follow These Instructions Carefully

  • No walk-ins are allowed.
  • Services are strictly by appointment only.

All applicants must complete the necessary pre-registration processes and bring all required documents to the appointment. Failure to do so will prevent the enrollment process from proceeding.

The following documents are mandatory for new NIN registration, regardless of whether you already possess other Nigerian identification documents (such as a Nigerian Passport or Birth Certificate):

  • Declaration of Age Affidavit
  • Digital Birth Attestation Certificate/Code
  • Nigerian Passport (Valid or Expired)
  • NIMC Payment Receipt/Code (You may choose to pay during your appointment)

Please come to your appointment with the following:

  • Declaration of Age Affidavit
  • Digital Birth Attestation Code (With your Correct Name (First, Middle & Last Name)
  • Nigerian Passport (Valid or Expired)
  • NIMC Payment Receipt (You May Choose to Pay during your appointment)
  • Credit or Debit Card for payment of NIMC Service Fees
  • Appointments may only be rescheduled at least 24 hours before the scheduled appointment time.
  • If you fail to reschedule within this period, you will be required to book a new appointment.

If you arrive without all the required documents (such as Nigerian Passport, Affidavit, Digital Birth Attestation Certificate/Code, Valid Nigerian Passport, or NIMC Payment Receipt):

  • No agent will be able to attend to you.
  • Your appointment cannot proceed.
  • You will be required to schedule a new appointment, which may result in a loss of time and money.

Please ensure that all documents and requirements are complete before arriving for your appointment to avoid delays or rescheduling.

  • Any colour may be worn except white.
  • Do not wear clothing with a human face, portrait or large graphic image on the front because it may interfere with biometric capture.

Choose Your Services

Select the service that matches your enrolment stage. Click “View Details” on each card to see requirements, fees and next steps.

Obtain Your Affidavits

Obtain the required Court Affidavit and Statutory Declaration of Age before applying for a Digital Birth Attestation Certificate.

Digital Birth Certificate or Attestation

Apply for the Digital Birth Attestation or Birth Certificate required for your NIN enrolment.

New NIN Enrolment

For eligible Nigerians and applicants who have never previously enrolled for a NIN.

BVN Update for BVN-Generated NIN

Complete your BVN-generated NIN update by scheduling a biometric appointment and completing payment.

Reactivate a Suspended NIN

Restore access to a suspended National Identity Number through a biometric appointment.

Child Registration

Register a child for a NIN using the appropriate birth documentation.

Child-to-Adult Migration

Migrate a child’s existing NIN record to adult status via a biometric appointment.

Self-Modification

Correct or update your NIN record details through NIMC’s Self-Service Modification portal.

Other NIN Services

Print NIN Slip or Retrieve NIN Number

Access additional NIN services such as slip printing or number retrieval.

Want to Enroll for the National Identity Card (NIN) ?

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Child Registration

Complete the following three steps:

  1. Obtain the appropriate Digital Birth Certificate or Foreign Birth Verification.
  2. Schedule a NIN biometric appointment.
  3. Pay the required NIMC fee during the appointment.

Child-to-Adult Migration

Complete the following two steps:

  1. Schedule a NIN biometric appointment.
  2. Pay the required NIMC fee during the appointment.

Foreign-Born Child

For a Child with a Nigerian Parent

Complete the following three steps:

  1. Obtain the appropriate Digital Birth Certificate or Foreign Birth Verification.
  2. Schedule a NIN biometric appointment.
  3. Pay the required NIMC fee during the appointment.

Self-Modification

  • Applicants who do not require supporting data modification documents may proceed directly to the NIMC Self-Service Modification website.
  • Applicants who need supporting changes to their name, date of birth or other identity details may first need an Affidavit and Digital Birth Attestation.
  • NIMC Self-Service Modification supports eligible changes such as name, phone number, date of birth and address.
  • No biometric appointment is required for the online self-service process unless NIMC instructs otherwise.
Open NIMC Self-Service Modification

BVN Update for BVN-Generated NIN

Complete the following two steps:

  1. Schedule a NIN biometric appointment.
  2. Pay the required NIMC fee during the appointment.

Reactivate a Suspended NIN

Complete the following two steps:

  1. Schedule a NIN biometric appointment.
  2. Pay the required NIMC fee during the appointment.

Other NIN Services

Print NIN Slip or Retrieve NIN Number

Complete the following steps where an in-person service is required:

  1. Schedule a biometric or service appointment.
  2. Pay the applicable NIMC fee during the appointment.

New NIN Enrolment Is for:

  • Applicants who have never applied for a NIN.
  • Nigerian citizens.
  • Eligible adults born abroad to a Nigerian parent.

Complete These Four Steps:

  1. Obtain your Affidavit.
  2. Obtain your Digital Birth Certificate or Birth Attestation.
  3. Schedule a NIN biometric appointment.
  4. Pay the required NIMC fee during your biometric appointment.

Obtain Your Digital Birth Certificate or Attestation

Option 1: Fast-Track Service — Recommended

  • Expected processing period: within 24 Nigerian working hours.
  • After receiving the certificate, the applicant may schedule a biometric appointment.
  • National Population processing fee: $33.00, non-refundable.
  • National Population application and Birth Certificate fee: $80.00, non-refundable.
  • Mercyland Inc. processing fee: $25.00, non-refundable.
  • Total fast-track processing fee: $138.00.
  • For assistance, contact Mercyland Inc. on 832-402-0733.

Option 2: Do It Yourself

  • National Population processing fee: $32.00, non-refundable.
  • National Population application and Birth Certificate fee: $80.00, non-refundable.
  • The applicant is responsible for completing the entire process.
  • Mercyland Inc. does not provide support for this self-service option.
  • Contact the National Population Commission, FCT Abuja, for official guidance.
Start Birth Certificate Verification

Digital Birth Certificate and Verification Instructions

  1. Visit the National Population Commission website.
  2. Click “Services”.
  3. Select the required service.
  4. Create an account.
  5. Log in and select the appropriate service.
  6. Open each privacy notice, review it and confirm each required checkbox.
  7. Provide consent.
  8. Select the attestation or registration service.
  9. Complete the application.
  10. Make the required payment.
  11. Print all generated documents, including the Temporary Attestation Code.
  12. Proceed to the NIMC process and make the appropriate NIN payment.

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Available NPC Services

Obtain Your Affidavits

Option 1: Fast-Track Service — Recommended

  • Obtain your NIN Court Affidavit(s) within 72 Nigerian Working Hours. (After which, you can apply for your Digital Birth Attestation Certificate
  • High Cour FCT Non-refundable Affidavit Fees: $23.00
  • Fast Track None-Refundable Processing Fees: $20.00

NOTE: Schedule Biometric Appointment After you have completed and obtain both Court Affidavit and Birth-Attestation.

Option 2: Do It Yourself

  • Applicants may obtain the Court Affidavit and Statutory Declaration of Age independently.
  • The applicant is responsible for the entire process.
  • Mercyland Inc. does not provide guidance for the self-service process.
  • Applicants should contact the Federal High Court in Abuja or the National Population Commission, FCT Abuja, for official assistance.
Process Your Affidavit Yourself