How To Retrieve Lost NIN Slip?

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The National Identification Number (NIN) is a set of unique numbers issued to a successfully enrolled individual. It is used to link all records about an individual into the National Identify Database and is also used as a valid means of verifying individual identity.

Therefore, your NIN should always be guarded and kept in a private place. However, if peradventure your NIN was stolen or you misplaced it then you can visit any NIMC office to reprint it.

Nigerians are only allowed to enroll for NIN once in a lifetime, so if you mistakenly lost your NIN slip. Don’t attempt to enroll for a new NIN because your details are already stored on the National Identity Management Database.

This article will discuss how to retrieve lost NIN slips and the required document need to retrieve lost NIN slips.

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The Required Document Needed To Retrieve Lost NIN Slip

The NIMC would only re-issue NIN slip in case of the following reason; Loss, Damage, Theft, and change/modification of the record. Each case has its requirement and document.

In the Case of Loss

• Applicant’s recent police report
• Court affidavit for loss of document
• Evidence of payment (N500)
• Applicant’s recent Photo ID

In the Case of Theft

• Applicant’s recent police report
• Court affidavit for loss of document
• Evidence of payment (N500)
• Applicant’s recent Photo ID

In the Case of Damage

• Evidence of the damaged NIN slip
• Evidence of payment (N500)

In the Case of Change/Modification of Record

• Transaction slip issued after modification was done
• Evidence of payment (N500) per data field modified.

Step On How To Make Payment For Re-issuance of NIN Slip 

There are several payment options available but below are the steps on how to make payment for re-issuance of the NIN slip using Remita;

• Visit www.remita.net to start the payment process
• Click on the Pay Biller option in the Bills & Purchases section
• On the who do you want to pay section; type in “National Identify Management Commission”.
• Choose “NIN Slip Re-issue” on the Name of service/purpose section
• Fill in the payer’s name and phone number
• Tick on the “I am not a robot” reCAPTCHA checkbox and verify
• Click on submit to proceed to payment
• Print the invoice and take note of your RRR (Remita Retrieval Reference)

Step On How To Retrieve Your Lost NIN Slip

Below are ways to retrieve your lost NIN slip;

NIMC Office

• After making payment on Remita, print out the slip and carry along the required document.
• Visit the NIMC office nearest to you
• Make your intention of coming to the office known to the officer in charge of Re-issuance of the NIN slip.
• Fill out the form and submit it with a copy of the required document.
• Once your details are verified, your NIN will be reprinted.

NIMC App

• If you have not installed the NIMC app before, then download it from your play store or app store.
• After installing the app, you would ask to enter your NIN number. If you don’t know your NIN number then dial *346# to check your NIN on your phone.
• Enter the verification code sent to your number registered with NIMC.
• Click on print premium slip
• Click pay with Remita (the service fee is N1000)
• After payment, a screen would be displayed that would allow you to download your NIN in pdf format.
• Visit any printing outlet and print your NIN slip.

Step On How To Retrieve Your Lost NIN Number Using Phone

• Dial *346# on your phone to retrieve your NIN
• Enter no 1 for NIN retrieval
• Your network provider will charge you N20 for this service
• If you have sufficient airtime then enter No 1 to proceed.
• Your NIN will be displayed on the screen.

FAQs

Can NIN slip be reprinted?

Yes, it can be re-issued in the case of the following: Loss, Damage, and Theft.

Can I enroll for NIN twice?

No, enrolment for the NIN is once in a lifetime and any attempt to enroll again by the same person will be detected and this is a punishable offense.

How many years does NIN expire?

There is no expiring date on NIN. It is issued for life.

Conclusion: How To Retrieve Lost NIN Slip

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The NIMC has made it very easy to retrieve your lost NIN slip with your phone or by visiting any NIMC office to reprint your slip. If your NIN slip was stolen or damaged, please don’t apply for a new one because NIMC enrollment is only done once in a lifetime. Any attempt to enroll again by the same person will be detected and this is a punishable offense.

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