What is a Nin Number?
A national identification number, national identity number, or national insurance number or JMBG/EMBG is
used by the governments of many countries as a means of tracking their citizens, permanent.
How To Check Nin Number In Uganda
Below is how to check your Nin number online in Uganda
Dial *216# then OK.
Select option 5, Check NIN.
Opt for option 1, My NIN or option 2, Child NIN.
Enter your surname, given name and date of birth.
Your NIN will display on your screen in a few micro seconds.
Choose to copy it down or save it on your phone for future purpose.
What documents do I need for my NIN registration?
Below are the needed document for NIN registration
BVN
Old National ID Card
Valid Immigration documents
Voter’s Card (Temporary and permanent are both accepted)
Tax Clearance certificate
Nigerian International Passport
Staff ID card from a registered and recognised private organisation
Certificate of Origin
Government staff ID card
Attestation letter from a prominent community or religious ruler in your community
Birth certificate or declaration of age
NHIS ID card
How long does it take to validate NIN after registration?
The normal time frame for issuance of National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is 2 to 3 working days from the time the biometric details are captured at enrolment centers.
The issuance of NIN may take longer in certain cases due to validation of details at NIMC.
How do I know if my NIN is valid?
Visit the official NIN Verification Portal via https://nimc.gov.ng/verification-service-api/ Scroll to “Verify NIN” and click on it.
Enter your 12-digit NIN number into the required column.
After entering your NIN number, type in the security code into the required column.
Can I registered NIN twice?
Once you enroll and your National Identification Number (NIN) is presented to you, the Automated Biometric Information System (ABIS)
will store all your information supplied and any attempt to enroll again by the same person will be detected and this a punishable offence.
How do I revalidate my NIN online?
Below are steps for R activation
A. Due to Loss
- Applicant presents his NIN slip or NIN for verification.
- Applicant presents a police report for his stolen, lost or missing e-ID card.
- Applicant completes form for e-ID card replacement/renewal.
- Verification of the applicant’s NIN using the NIMC NIN verification service.
- Verification of the applicant’s signature on application form for match to that on the verification portal.
- Applicant presents evidence of (REMITA) payment of applicable fee of N5,000.00 only
B. Due to Bad Chip or Damage to Card or Expiration
- Applicant presents his NIN slip or NIN for verification.
- Applicant presents the damaged or expired e-ID card for NIMC’s visual inspection.
- Where applicant is unable to provide the damaged or expired e-ID card, a police report of loss or missing e-ID card must be presented to NIMC.
- Applicant completes form for e-ID card replacement/renewal.
- Verification of the applicant’s NIN using the NIMC NIN verification service.
- Verification of the applicant’s signature on application form for match to that on the verification portal.
- Applicant presents evidence of (REMITA) payment of applicable fee of N5,000.00 only