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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service. Then confirm the correct date against the supporting civil or identity record before generating the transaction.
A physical/assisted step may still apply
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service.
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 candidate 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 JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service.
- 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.
Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 4: Complete the indemnity form and submit it with the supporting date-of-birth evidence through the candidate's institution for approval.
- 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.
The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval
- 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 4: Complete the indemnity form and submit it with the supporting date-of-birth evidence through the candidate's institution for approval.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A printed item is explicitly referenced in step 4. Keep the printout legible and complete.
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 JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service.
- JAMB profile and candidate registration information
- Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date
- The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval
Use the official route linked on this guide and make sure you are working in the correct applicant/entity account before entering data.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Confirm the correct date against the supporting civil or identity record before generating the transaction.
- Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date
- JAMB profile and candidate 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.
Pay the official JAMB fee and download the indemnity form generated for the correction.
- The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval
- JAMB profile and candidate 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.
Complete the indemnity form and submit it with the supporting date-of-birth evidence through the candidate's institution for approval.
- Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date
- The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval
- JAMB profile and candidate registration information
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the application/reference number, acknowledgement or confirmation generated after submission.
Monitor the JAMB record and retain the correction evidence after the approved date is reflected.
- JAMB profile and candidate registration information
- Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date
- The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval
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.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Monitor the JAMB record and retain the correction evidence after the approved date is reflected.
Processing depends on payment, supporting civil/identity evidence and completion of the indemnity approval stage.
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 DOB 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 DOB correction cost in 2026?
₦2,500 JAMB service fee — JAMB's post-registration e-Facility currently lists ₦2,500 for Date of Birth correction.
What do I need for JAMB DOB correction?
The current verified checklist includes JAMB profile and candidate registration information, Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date, and The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do JAMB DOB correction online?
Mostly online. Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service. Then confirm the correct date against the supporting civil or identity record before generating the transaction. The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service.
How long does JAMB DOB correction take?
Processing depends on payment, supporting civil/identity evidence and completion of the indemnity approval stage.
Where do I start JAMB DOB correction?
Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service. Then confirm the correct date against the supporting civil or identity record before generating the transaction.
Important notes
- JAMB specifically states that supporting documents and an institution-approved indemnity form are part of this correction.
- If the NIN or birth record itself is wrong, correct that authoritative source rather than creating conflicting dates across systems.
- The JAMB date-of-birth correction is separate from NYSC's date-of-birth correction procedure.
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 candidate registration information — Document
- Authoritative birth/date-of-birth evidence supporting the correct date — Other requirement
- The JAMB indemnity form printed and completed for institution approval — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service. Then confirm the correct date against the supporting civil or identity record before generating the transaction.
The in-person or assisted stage stated in this guide is: Sign in to JAMB e-Facility and open Correction of Data, then choose the Date of Birth service.
How much does this service cost?
₦2,500 JAMB service fee — JAMB's post-registration e-Facility currently lists ₦2,500 for Date of Birth correction.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Processing depends on payment, supporting civil/identity evidence and completion of the indemnity approval stage.
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 DOB correction: Keep the registration/profile reference, the unique SIM and any e-PIN or printed slip produced by JAMB.
Complete the final published step: Monitor the JAMB record and retain the correction evidence after the approved date is reflected.
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 specifically states that supporting documents and an institution-approved indemnity form are part of this correction.
- If the NIN or birth record itself is wrong, correct that authoritative source rather than creating conflicting dates across systems.
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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