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Online, physical or both?
Start in NIMC's self-service modification portal
Sign in, choose Date of Birth modification, complete the payment generated by the official portal, enter the NPC birth-certificate or attestation details, upload the supporting document, preview the change and submit.
A NIMC centre is the assisted fallback, not the default first step
NIMC publishes self-service modification for eligible requests. If your case cannot be completed in self-service, use an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre and take the original NIN slip plus the supporting civil record and payment evidence required for modification.
Find official offices/centres →Use NIMC's assisted modification route
If account access or document validation blocks self-service, use NIMC's official support/centre route. NIMC has also advised that a self-service account can be tied to the browser/device used to register it.
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.
Existing NIN
- Why you need it
- Used to match the applicant to the National Identity Database or to verify NIN-linked biodata where this service requires identity matching.
- Where it is used
- Keep this ready before starting. The verified guide lists it as a prerequisite even though the official source does not tie it to one numbered step.
- 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.
Digitised NPC birth certificate for applicants born after 1992, or digitised NPC attestation certificate for applicants born before 1992
- Why you need it
- Used as civil evidence of birth or date of birth where the responsible agency lists it for this process.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Enter and validate the NPC certificate or attestation details, then upload the required supporting document.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Access to the NIMC self-service modification account or an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre
- Why you need it
- Used to access the official portal or the applicant's existing record.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open NIMC's official self-service modification portal and verify your NIN/login details.
- 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.
Payment through the official NIMC modification route
- 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: Open NIMC's official self-service modification portal and verify your NIN/login details.
- 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.
Open NIMC's official self-service modification portal and verify your NIN/login details.
- Access to the NIMC self-service modification account or an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre
- Payment through the official NIMC modification route
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.
Choose Date of Birth modification and complete the payment requested by the official portal.
- Payment through the official NIMC modification route
- Digitised NPC birth certificate for applicants born after 1992, or digitised NPC attestation certificate for applicants born before 1992
- Access to the NIMC self-service modification account or an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre
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.
Enter and validate the NPC certificate or attestation details, then upload the required supporting document.
- Digitised NPC birth certificate for applicants born after 1992, or digitised NPC attestation certificate for applicants born before 1992
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.
Preview the change, submit the request and keep the modification transaction slip.
- Access to the NIMC self-service modification account or an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre
- Payment through the official NIMC modification route
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.
Follow the approval status in the portal; after approval, download or print the updated NIN slip.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Check the finished document/result for spelling, identity details, reference numbers and status before relying on it.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
What exactly happens next?
Save the payment reference and the transaction/modification slip after submission. They are the evidence to use if the request needs follow-up.
The request still needs NIMC approval. Follow the request status rather than using the new date on other records before NIMC has updated the NIN record.
Once NIMC approves the change, download or print the updated NIN slip and verify that the date of birth now matches the approved civil record.
If NPC-record validation or self-service access fails, take the supporting record and transaction evidence to the official NIMC support/modification route.
Find NIMC office routes →Important notes
- The dedicated NIMC Fees page currently lists ₦28,574 for date-of-birth modification.
- NIMC's older adult-modification detail page still contains the former ₦15,000 figure; use the amount generated by the current official payment flow if it differs.
- Do not pay an unofficial agent or third-party account.
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.
- Existing NIN — Identity / account detail
- Digitised NPC birth certificate for applicants born after 1992, or digitised NPC attestation certificate for applicants born before 1992 — Document
- Access to the NIMC self-service modification account or an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre — Identity / account detail
- Payment through the official NIMC modification route — Payment / transaction evidence
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Sign in, choose Date of Birth modification, complete the payment generated by the official portal, enter the NPC birth-certificate or attestation details, upload the supporting document, preview the change and submit.
NIMC publishes self-service modification for eligible requests. If your case cannot be completed in self-service, use an official NIMC enrolment/modification centre and take the original NIN slip plus the supporting civil record and payment evidence required for modification.
How much does this service cost?
₦28,574 — Fee shown follows NIMC's dedicated current Fees page. An older modification detail page still shows the former ₦15,000 amount, so confirm the amount generated by the official payment route before completing payment.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
The responsible agency does not currently publish a reliable fixed completion timeline in the official sources used for this guide.
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 modification transaction slip: Save the payment reference and the transaction/modification slip after submission. They are the evidence to use if the request needs follow-up.
Do not assume payment means the date has changed: The request still needs NIMC approval. Follow the request status rather than using the new date on other records before NIMC has updated the NIN record.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
If account access or document validation blocks self-service, use NIMC's official support/centre route. NIMC has also advised that a self-service account can be tied to the browser/device used to register it.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- The dedicated NIMC Fees page currently lists ₦28,574 for date-of-birth modification.
- NIMC's older adult-modification detail page still contains the former ₦15,000 figure; use the amount generated by the current official payment flow if it differs.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. 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
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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