Is Nin And National ID Card The Same?

Is Nin the same as national ID card? It is important to note that

the 11-digit National Identification Number (NIN) is not the same thing as the National e-ID Card

which is a physical token. The NIN can be used on its own for digital identity verification without the e-ID card.

How do I get my NIN on my national ID card?

1. dial *346#
2. from the options displayed, select “NIN Retrieval”, by typing in ‘1’, if you are using the same phone number you enrolled with for your NIN.
3. follow the steps displayed on your screen and provide the required inputs.

Is Nin national ID?

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.

Which is the ID number on national ID card?

The

identity number is printed on all of your national identification

documents, such as your ID-card, passport, residents permit etc. It is usually either next to or below your name or your birth date. Look for a number with 11 digits containing your birthday in a year-month-date or date-month-year format.

Does old national ID card have Nin?

According to NIMC,

the National Identity card has been discontinued

. … “The OLD National Identity card has been DISCONTINUED. If you still hold the old ID card, you should enrol for the National Identification Number (NIN).”

Which bank does Nimc?

NIMC National ID Card Enrollment –

Polaris Bank Limited

.

How do I know if my national identity card is ready?

1. Visit the National Identity Management Commission [NIMC] website.
2. Scroll down the home page and click on ‘e-ID Card Status Portal’ to check if your card is ready and in an activation centre.

Can I use my tracking ID to get my NIN number?

You can

dial *346#

using the mobile number you registered with or visit any of our NIN enrollment centers with your tracking ID to print your NIN slip.

Can I use my NIN for another person SIM?

No, you cannot

. Everyone is to enrol for his or her NIN individually. It is a personal identity number which bears the biometrics of an individual, so no one can do the enrolment for another.

How do I get a NIN number?

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.

Do I need NIN for international passport?

International passport: The Nigeria Immigration Services has made

NIN compulsory as a means of identification

for anyone that wants to apply for fresh or renewal of international passports in Nigeria.

What is an example of a national ID?

DFA-

issued Philippine Passport

or ePassport. GSIS or SSS-issued Unified Multi-purpose Identification Card (UMID) Land Transportation Office (LTO)-issued Student’s License Permit or Non-Professional/Professional Driver’s License.

How do I change my age on my national identity card?

Applicants walks into the enrolment Centre with a supporting document (including application letter). Applicant will be issued a

data modification form

to fill. Applicant data modification forms will be vetted by a NIMC Official to crosscheck the information filled on the form against the supporting document provided.

Can I do my national identity card in the bank?

National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) released a list of partners that will assist in bringing more Nigerians on the National ID database, commercial banks are some of the partners. This means

you can register for your national identity card at any designated bank closer to you

.

How much is Nimc registration?

What are the requirements for NIN?

• Old National ID Card.
• Driver’s License.
• Voter’s card (Temporary or Permanent)
• Nigerian International passport.
• Certificate of Origin.
• Attestation letter from a prominent ruler in your community.
• Birth certificate.
• Declaration of age.