Have you ever wondered why it takes so long for the Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to issue National ID cards to Applicants? It is for reasons best known to them. However, how and where you enrolled for the National Id Card Matters?
Generally, getting the Plastic Identity Card Takes from one year to forever (Fact). Depending on your enrolment center, you can get the Slip containing your National Identification Number (NIN) immediately.
The NIN is enough for you to do a lot of things (Sim registration, Jamb, Jobs, Scholarships, Travel, Banks, Office, etc). Today, I will guide you on how to register and get your National ID as fast as possible.
Steps To Register And Get Your NIN Quickly
- Walk into the enrolment Centre with a supporting document (One School Id, Voters Card, Birth Certificate, Passport, License, etc).
- You will be verified to ascertain if you have ever enrolled using the NIN verification portal.
- Fill out the enrolment form to fill.
- The enrolment forms will be vetted by a NIMC Official to crosscheck the information filled on the form against the supporting documentation provided and to check for errors/mistake-filled on the form.
- Your pre-filled information will be inputted on the NIMC Software by a NIMC enrolment officer or the Barcode slip will be scanned by the NIMC enrolment officer to populate all the required fields.
- The enrolment officer will ask you to double-check your information for errors using the applicant monitor.
- If you are satisfied with the demographic information, biometrics is next (ten fingerprints and facial images).
- You will be given your NIN Slip immediately or ask to come back the next day or within one week for the NIN slip.
A National Identification Number (NIN) Slip is issued to the applicants after processing. The National e-ID Card will be issued to the applicant within X months after the Issuance of NIN barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Documents For National ID Card Enrolment
Now you may be wondering, what are the documents I need to get my National Identity card? You are required to bring along any of the following as proof of your identity for your enrollment.
- Old National ID card (If available).
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Valid InterNational passport.
- Voter’s ID card.
- Govt. staff ID card.
Note: You can use any of the means of identification above. You don’t necessarily need to have all. If you still don’t have 1 to 5 above, feel free to use a birth certificates as means of identification (They were accepted in my time).
6, State or local government of origin certificate.
7, Birth certificate/declaration of age
8, Your height (You may measure it there if you don’t know it already).
9, Look Good (So that your passport will look nice on the card)
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Read Also: How to check whether your card is ready for Pick up
Note: You would get your National Identification Number Immediately (NIN). This is a temporary card you can use for many purposes until your National ID Card is finally released.
Hope you found this guide helpful. Feel free to share with friends and don’t fail to let me know how you feel using the comment box.
Odubu Caro ovbokhan says
Someone is asking me pay 5k to ninslip
Isaac Inegbenehi says
I doubt the person
Nicholas Nshe Lutoe says
Hello Mr Isaac, my name is Nicholas Nshe Lutoe, my Mom slip was issued to me see 29/9/2014.but offter now I’m yet to get the original, please l need it because l lost all my ID included the old one by a group of thrive, thanks if you may help me out of the problem sir
Sunday chijioke Irolu says
Please what will one do, I registered since 2014 ,that is four years ago but up to now the card is nOT ready.
Anonymous says
I need national I’d card
Anonymous says
I did mine since 2013 and up till now I haven’t gotten the plastic card. N how that I’m married I want it in my hubby name. What can we do?
Isaac Inegbenehi says
It’s normal for it to take very long… Sure, you can do change of name
Queeneth says
Hello,Please my son’s father did his registration today in Ikeja Lagos and he said they asked him to check back in one week and he was not given a temporal one and we need this urgently for our son’s international passport. Please what do you advise we do..Thanks
Anonymous says
thanks for the info, this is helpful
Isaac Inegbenehi says
You welcome
Adedeji Bolanle Esther B says
Please, I enrolled for national I’d card, and I have not been gotten anything. What can I do please cos I needed it urgently. Thanks
Agu Bright says
I registered since 2013 and up till now i have not received any message on how collect my ID, pls i really need to know on how go about it
Adeyemi Samuel Tope says
have been given the NIN since February last year, and have not been send any message until now ooo, am tired
JERRY UDOH says
Thanks greatly, it was very helpful. More grace
chukwuka says
Hello brother, pls can i use NIN slip(temporary id) to register/order for a payoneer card? i really need it. I’m waiting for your response.
Nweke says
Pls I registered for the card since 2013 and up till now it not yet out and my wife we registered together have collected hers since last year.my name is nweke ndubuisi israel
david david says
i registered and i got my NIN since in February 2016 but my plastic card has not been ready till now. i am still doing a regular online check on my card’s status, they keep telling me that my card is not ready. What should be the problem and how can i get out of this soon
Isaac Inegbenehi says
It is normal… It takes a very long time for it to be ready
Anonymous says
Sir pls I wat to alausa branch on Friday and they told me I have internal error wit my bvn wat can I do plsssss
Allison says
So without this NIM,we can’t apply for scholarships?
Olughor oghenenyore says
I registered 17/11/17 dey gave me d white&blck copy and told me to come for
d ninslip 2wks time it’s over a month plus dey keep saying it not out yet.
Adam says
when will the plastic card be given to me after i register?
Kunle says
Well done for your great impact bro,i pray God see you greater. Amen
Isaac Inegbenehi says
Thanks Kunle
Uchepappaish says
If i enrol for the registration tomorrow, can i get the card same day?
Isaac Inegbenehi says
You would get the NIN slip but the plastic card will take more time.
Babafemi says
How long does it take to be given the card then will i be given a temporary card.
Isaac Inegbenehi says
You will be given a temporary card. The permanent one takes more than 6 months
pee says
Can one use his wassce certificate
Isaac Inegbenehi says
Nope
von says
you see! bloody civilians….I paid o and yet am still going to another office to take bio capture blablabla……
von says
And I hope there is no futher fees ooo cux i have already done the first stage and have paid
Isaac Inegbenehi says
I can’t remember paying for anything when I did mine.
von says
Haba! i don’t have voters card oooo
inface I don’t have from # 1-5 oooo
Isaac Inegbenehi says
Feel free to use birth certificate
Oyewumi Samuel ayomide says
Pls d two slip was given to me but when I took it to bank is showing result not found pls what can actually cuz it