How to Download Your NIN Slip for Free Using NIMC’s NINAuth App

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has explained how Nigerians can download their National Identification Number (NIN) slips online for free through its NINAuth mobile application.

The commission shared the procedure in a video posted on its official X account on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, demonstrating how NIN holders can obtain the document without visiting an enrolment centre or paying third-party agents.

According to NIMC, users can download their official NIN slips by following these steps:

1. Download the NINAuth application from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
2. Open the application on your mobile phone.
3. Tap “Do More with NINAuth”.
4. Select “NIN Slip” from the available options.
5. Complete the facial authentication process to verify your identity.
6. After successful verification, select “Download NIN Slip” to generate and save the document on your phone.
   The commission said the process is free and designed to provide a convenient and secure way for Nigerians to access their identification documents.

“Once verified, click on ‘Download NIN Slip’ to generate and save the official NIMC-issued NIN slip into your mobile phone,” the commission stated.

NIMC encouraged NIN holders to use the application, describing the service as accessible and requiring only a few steps to complete.

The initiative is also intended to reduce the need for physical visits to NIMC offices and limit dependence on third-party agents for services that can be accessed online.

The commission launched the NINAuth platform in October 2025 to enable Nigerians to control access to their personal information across government, banking, telecommunications and education services.

In June 2026, NIMC announced that registered NIN holders could download their official slips directly through the application at no cost.

Information published on the NINAuth website indicates that the downloaded slip is the same official document issued by the commission and can be presented at banks, government offices and other institutions where it is required.

The National Identification Number is an 11-digit unique identification number issued to Nigerians and legal residents after successful enrolment. It helps establish and verify individual identities and links personal records to the National Identity Database.

For individuals who have not registered, obtaining a NIN requires a visit to an NIMC enrolment centre, where applicants provide the necessary demographic information and undergo biometric capture, including fingerprint and facial scans.

Following successful registration, the applicant is issued an 11-digit identification number.