National Id Card is very important to every citizen in a particular country for good identification. Nigeria is not an exception. Obtaining the National id card is often regarded as a difficult task by many. But, we seek to make the process simple by bringing the steps for you to follow.
How to Apply, Register and Obtain National ID Card
The National ID Card is a very significant document for all citizens in Nigeria. The National ID card is pre-requisite for major official purposes. It is essential for account opening, banking transactions as well as legal activities. The significance of the National ID Card to both the individual and the government makes it very demanding for you to know.
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How to Apply, Register and Obtain National ID Card
The ID Card is given by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).
These are the basic procedures for you to follow in order to get yours:
- Log into the NIMC website here to access the Enrolment Form
- Fill the Enrolment Form online with all your personal details and print out a summary sheet with a 2D Barcode and Registration Identification Number.
- Go to an enrolment center, where an enrolment officer scans the barcode to pull up your information from the database.
- You should make sure you verify and confirm the enrolment data on the system.
- Your headshot photo, thumbprints, and signature would then be taken.
- Submit your subsidiary documents for scanning.
- Your enrolment is accepted where two slips would be given to you. (a) Transaction Slip (b) NIN Slip indicating completion of enrolment.
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Other Needed Documents
After you are through with the online application, you proceed to an enrolment center near you. There are other vital documents you must go with to assist your enrolment. The documents include:
- Old National ID card.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Valid International passport.
- Voter’s ID card.
- Staff ID card.
- State of origin certificate.
- Birth certificate/declaration of age
Any of these should be helpful to you. So, quit the delay. Get up and register yourself and be counted. Obtain your National ID Card today and you will be glad you did.