Public Identity Lookup

Verify any Nigerian ID

Enter an identity number to check if it exists in the VerifyNG database. Records already in our database are returned instantly. New lookups require a small fee to cover the government database cost.

11 digits — from your NIN slip, National ID card, or NIMC app.
11 digits — dial *565*0# on your registered phone number.
Printed on the front of your driver's licence card.
Voter Identification Number from your PVC.
From the data page of your international passport — letter + 8 digits.
Registration Number from CAC Certificate of Incorporation.

What you'll see

For individuals: name, gender, and birth year only. For businesses: company name, RC number, and registration status. Detailed data (photo, phone, address) is private and only available to registered API clients.

This service complies with the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). Data returned is the minimum necessary to confirm identity existence. Learn more

6

ID types supported

₦0

Cost for cached records

NDPR

Compliant

Building an app? Need bulk verifications?

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