NIN Appointment Instructions
TO SAVE BOTH YOUR TIME AND OURS, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
To avoid delays, inconvenience, or the need to reschedule, please carefully review and follow all instructions before coming to your appointment.
- Appointment Policy
- Walk-In is not allowed.
- Services are strictly by appointment only.
- Completion of Required Processes
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.
- Required Documents for New NIN Enrollment
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)
- What to Bring to 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
- Appointment Rescheduling
- 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.
- Incomplete Documentation Policy
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.
OBTAIN YOUR NIN IN 4 STEPS
OBTAIN YOUR NIN IN 4 STEPS
NIN Appointment Instructions
TO SAVE BOTH YOUR TIME AND OURS, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
DO NOT SKIP ANY OF THE FOUR STEPS.
- No walk-ins. By Appointment Only
- You must complete Steps 1 and 2 in sequence.
- A Declaration of Age Affidavit is mandatory.
- Digital Birth Attestation is required for new NIN applicants
- NEW NIN APPLICANTS: Declaration of Age and Digital Birth attestation is required, regardless of any previous or current documents (such as a Nigerian Passport or Birth Certificate)
- Come to your appointment with:
- Declaration of Age Affidavit
- Digital Birth Attestation Code
- Credit or Debit Card to pay NIMC Fees
If you arrive without the following required documents and codes from the Nigeria National Population Commission and the NIMC Payment Portal, no agent will attend to you (you just wasted your time and money), and you will be required to reschedule your appointment.
Step 1
OBTAIN YOUR AFFIDAVITS AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
OPTION 1: Do It Yourself (You are on your own)
- You may obtain your court affidavit and statutory declaration of age independently.
- You are responsible for the entire process.
- Please do not contact Mercyland Inc. for guidance or information.
- Contact the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja
OPTION 2: 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
- Non-refundable processing Fees: $25.00 –
- You will be required to schedule a Biometric appointment during this session.
- Note that Mercyland Inc charges $20.00 Non-Refundable Administrative fee
NOTE: Nigeria Statutory Declaration of Age Affidavits is for Nigerians born in Nigeria with Valid or expired Nigeria International Passport
Step 2
OBTAIN YOUR DIGITAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE/VERIFICATION
Please carefully read and follow the instructions
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE NATIONAL POPULATION WEBSITE: (TAKE A PICTURE OF THIS SCREEN)
- Click on Services
- Select your services
- After selecting your service, you will be required to create an account.
- Processing Fees: $21.00 (Non-Refundable)
- Select Your Service after Login
- Birth Attestation (Self-Service):
- For individuals aged 18 and above.
- Born in Nigeria, I have a Nigerian passport.
- Temporary attestation is available for those without an NIN.
- Birth Registration (Self Service)
- For children under the age of 5 years,
- Must be born in Nigeria
- Either of the child’s parents must be Nigerian and have a valid birth certificate.
- Foreign Birth Notification:
- For children who are not born in Nigeria
- Either of the child’s parent must be a Nigerian and have a National Identification Number (NIN)
- Click Privacy Information Requirement
- Scroll down and click each of the privacy notices and follow the prompt (make sure you have a check mark)
- Click the consent
- Click attestation
- Enroll and follow the prompt
- Make Payment (Only Mastercard Accepted)
- Print all documents, including your Temporary Attestation Code.
- The next step is to visit the NIMC website to make an NIN payment.
WARNING AND SPECIAL NOTE: PRINT AND COME TO YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR CERTIFICATE NUMBER. WITHOUT IT WE CANNOT VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY
Make Payment to NIMC and Pre-Registration.
Note: You may skip this step if you are having issues making a payment; you will make the payment during your appointment.
BVN Update & Reactivation in case of Suspended NIN
Important Notes:
- Court Affidavit is not required
- Digital Birth Attestation is not required
- Your NIN and/or BVN are required
- NIMC Non-Refundable Fees: $72.23 each
NIMC SELF-SERVICE NIN MODIFICATION:
UPDATE YOUR NAME (FREE SELF SERVICE)
NIMC Self Service Modification allows for the change of Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, and address for free.
Schedule a biometric appointment to complete your NIN registration.
If you paid for this service in Step 1, please skip this step, as your appointment has already been scheduled.
If you have not yet paid, click the Start Appointment button below to proceed.
Note: Mercyland Inc. charges a $20.00 non-refundable administrative fee.
