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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Open NIMC's official NINAuth website and use its download route to install the app from the official app store listing. Then register or activate NINAuth with your NIN and complete the identity checks required by the app.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for NIN verification with NINAuth do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use NIMC's official support or enrolment/modification centre. Take the NIN and any transaction/supporting-document evidence connected to the request.
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.
An existing National Identification Number (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.
An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements
- Why you need it
- Used for SMS, OTP, recovery or account identification where this service relies on a mobile number. Use a number you control.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Open NIMC's official NINAuth website and use its download route to install the app from the official app store listing.
- 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.
An active NINAuth profile on the device
- 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: Scan the organisation's NINAuth QR code or generate a time-limited Sharecode in your NINAuth profile, depending on the verification method offered.
- 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.
A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode
- Why you need it
- Used to locate the taxpayer record connected to the transaction.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 4: Scan the organisation's NINAuth QR code or generate a time-limited Sharecode in your NINAuth profile, depending on the verification method offered.
- 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 NINAuth website and use its download route to install the app from the official app store listing.
- An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements
- An active NINAuth profile on the device
- A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode
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.
Register or activate NINAuth with your NIN and complete the identity checks required by the app.
- An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements
- An active NINAuth profile on the device
- A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode
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.
When an organisation asks for NINAuth verification, review exactly what information it is requesting before you approve anything.
- A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode
- An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements
- An active NINAuth profile on the device
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.
Scan the organisation's NINAuth QR code or generate a time-limited Sharecode in your NINAuth profile, depending on the verification method offered.
- A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode
- An active NINAuth profile on the device
- An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements
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.
Approve only the requested data you intend to share, then confirm the verification result in the app or with the requesting organisation.
- A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode
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.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the NIN, payment reference and transaction/modification slip connected to the request.
Approve only the requested data you intend to share, then confirm the verification result in the app or with the requesting organisation.
Identity sharing or verification is designed to happen during the app interaction once your NINAuth profile is active and the requesting organisation supports NINAuth.
Use NIMC's official support or enrolment/modification centre. Take the NIN and any transaction/supporting-document evidence connected to the request.
Quick answers about NIN verification with NINAuth
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 NIN verification with NINAuth cost in 2026?
No individual app fee stated on the official NINAuth guide — NINAuth's public individual guidance does not state a charge simply to install the app or use its individual identity-sharing features. Verification partners and aggregators have separate commercial arrangements.
What do I need for NIN verification with NINAuth?
The current verified checklist includes An existing National Identification Number (NIN), An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements, and An active NINAuth profile on the device. Open the requirements section below for the complete list and any service-specific evidence.
Can I do NIN verification with NINAuth online?
Mostly online. Open NIMC's official NINAuth website and use its download route to install the app from the official app store listing. Then register or activate NINAuth with your NIN and complete the identity checks required by the app. The current sources for NIN verification with NINAuth do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How long does NIN verification with NINAuth take?
Identity sharing or verification is designed to happen during the app interaction once your NINAuth profile is active and the requesting organisation supports NINAuth.
Where do I start NIN verification with NINAuth?
Open NIMC's official NINAuth website and use its download route to install the app from the official app store listing. Then register or activate NINAuth with your NIN and complete the identity checks required by the app.
Important notes
- NIMC describes NINAuth as a consent-based digital identity verification service for online and in-person use.
- A NINAuth Sharecode is intended to let you share verified identity information without handing over more data than the supported verification requires.
- NINAuth cannot enrol a person for a new NIN; people without a NIN must complete NIMC enrolment first.
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.
- An existing National Identification Number (NIN) — Document
- An Android or iOS smartphone that meets NINAuth requirements — Identity / account detail
- An active NINAuth profile on the device — Other requirement
- A participating organisation's NINAuth QR code or a request that accepts a NINAuth Sharecode — Identity / account detail
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Open NIMC's official NINAuth website and use its download route to install the app from the official app store listing. Then register or activate NINAuth with your NIN and complete the identity checks required by the app.
The current sources for NIN verification with NINAuth do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
No individual app fee stated on the official NINAuth guide — NINAuth's public individual guidance does not state a charge simply to install the app or use its individual identity-sharing features. Verification partners and aggregators have separate commercial arrangements.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
Identity sharing or verification is designed to happen during the app interaction once your NINAuth profile is active and the requesting organisation supports NINAuth.
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 NIN verification with NINAuth: Keep the NIN, payment reference and transaction/modification slip connected to the request.
Complete the final published step: Approve only the requested data you intend to share, then confirm the verification result in the app or with the requesting organisation.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use NIMC's official support or enrolment/modification centre. Take the NIN and any transaction/supporting-document evidence connected to the request.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- NIMC describes NINAuth as a consent-based digital identity verification service for online and in-person use.
- A NINAuth Sharecode is intended to let you share verified identity information without handing over more data than the supported verification requires.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-10-03. 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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