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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option. Then compare the JAMB record with the authoritative identity document and decide the exact spelling or name order that must be corrected.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for JAMB name correction do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
JAMB profile and registration information
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Compare the JAMB record with the authoritative identity document and decide the exact spelling or name order that must be corrected.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option.
- JAMB profile and registration information
- Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service
- Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement
Review names, numbers, dates, contact details and selections before final submission because corrections may require a separate official process.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Compare the JAMB record with the authoritative identity document and decide the exact spelling or name order that must be corrected.
- Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement
- Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service
- JAMB profile and registration information
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Generate the JAMB transaction, pay through the official route and keep the payment confirmation.
- Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service
- JAMB profile and registration information
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
Upload or present the corrected name and supporting identity evidence using JAMB's Correction of Data service.
- Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement
- Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service
- JAMB profile and registration information
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Check the JAMB record after processing and make sure the corrected name is consistent with the identity and admission records you will use later.
- Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement
- Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service
- JAMB profile and registration information
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Check the JAMB record after processing and make sure the corrected name is consistent with the identity and admission records you will use later.
Timing depends on payment clearance, supporting evidence and JAMB processing.
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
Quick answers about JAMB name correction
Direct answers to the questions people commonly search for, using the same verified fee, requirements, route and timeline shown in this guide.
How much does JAMB name correction cost in 2026?
₦2,500 JAMB service fee — JAMB's post-registration e-Facility currently lists ₦2,500 for Change of Name. Supporting identity evidence may still be required.
What do I need for JAMB name correction?
The current verified checklist includes JAMB profile and registration information, Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement, and Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do JAMB name correction online?
Mostly online. Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option. Then compare the JAMB record with the authoritative identity document and decide the exact spelling or name order that must be corrected. The current sources for JAMB name correction do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How long does JAMB name correction take?
Timing depends on payment clearance, supporting evidence and JAMB processing.
Where do I start JAMB name correction?
Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option. Then compare the JAMB record with the authoritative identity document and decide the exact spelling or name order that must be corrected.
Important notes
- JAMB describes this service for spelling errors or errors in the arrangement of surname, first name or last name.
- A mismatch between JAMB and NIN/other official identity records can cause later verification problems, so correct the underlying identity record where necessary.
- Do not create a second JAMB profile to solve a name mistake.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- JAMB profile and registration information — Document
- Correct identity/name evidence that supports the requested spelling or arrangement — Other requirement
- Official payment for the JAMB Change of Name service — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Sign in to the JAMB e-Facility profile and open Correction of Data, then select the name-correction option. Then compare the JAMB record with the authoritative identity document and decide the exact spelling or name order that must be corrected.
The current sources for JAMB name correction do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
₦2,500 JAMB service fee — JAMB's post-registration e-Facility currently lists ₦2,500 for Change of Name. Supporting identity evidence may still be required.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Timing depends on payment clearance, supporting evidence and JAMB processing.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for JAMB name correction: Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Complete the final published step: Check the JAMB record after processing and make sure the corrected name is consistent with the identity and admission records you will use later.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use JAMB's official e-Facility/support route and keep the unique SIM, profile code, e-PIN or registration number relevant to the problem.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- JAMB describes this service for spelling errors or errors in the arrangement of surname, first name or last name.
- A mismatch between JAMB and NIN/other official identity records can cause later verification problems, so correct the underlying identity record where necessary.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-10-01. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
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