Step-by-Step Guide to Correcting Date of Birth on NIN and BVN in Nigeria

Mistakes in your date of birth on either your National Identification Number (NIN) or Bank Verification Number (BVN) can cause serious problems when linking records for banking, SIM registration, passports, or school applications.

Fortunately, you can correct these errors — but each process has its own requirements.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to correcting date of birth on both NIN and BVN separately.

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📌 Part A: Correcting Date of Birth on NIN

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) allows corrections but requires strong proof.

Step 1: Gather Required Documents

• Birth Certificate (mandatory)
• Court Affidavit (sworn declaration of age)
• Newspaper publication (sometimes required for major corrections)
• NIN Slip (original and photocopy)
• Valid ID (Passport, Voter’s Card, Driver’s License, or National ID)

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Step 2: Make Payment

• Correction of date of birth attracts a ₦15,000 fee payable via Remita.
• Print the payment receipt.

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Step 3: Visit a NIMC Enrolment Centre

• Collect and fill a NIN Data Modification Form.
• Submit your form, documents, and payment receipt.

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Step 4: Biometric Recapture

• NIMC officials may re-capture your fingerprints and photograph.
• Verify all corrected details before final submission.

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Step 5: Collect Updated NIN Slip

• Processing may take 1–3 weeks (sometimes longer).
• Return with your acknowledgment slip to collect your updated NIN slip.

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📌 Part B: Correcting Date of Birth on BVN

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) is managed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and processed through banks.

Step 1: Gather Required Documents

• Birth Certificate (mandatory)
• Court Affidavit
• Valid ID (NIN slip, Passport, Voter’s Card, or Driver’s License)

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Step 2: Visit Your Bank

• Go to the bank branch where you enrolled for BVN or any of their branches.
• Request a BVN Data Correction Form.

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Step 3: Submit Documents & Verification

• Attach your supporting documents (Birth Certificate, Affidavit, ID).
• The bank will verify and forward your request to the BVN database.

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Step 4: Biometric Recapture (If Required)

• Some banks may re-capture your fingerprints and photograph to update the BVN database.

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Step 5: Confirmation

• Processing may take a few days to weeks.
• You will be notified once your BVN date of birth correction is complete.

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✅ Final Tips

• Use the same date of birth across all official documents (NIN, BVN, passport, bank accounts, SIM cards).
• Always carry original documents — photocopies alone won’t be accepted.
• NIMC’s correction process is stricter and slower than BVN’s — start early.
• Avoid agents — only do corrections through official NIMC centres and banks.