Identity

Your ABSSIN

The Abia State Social Security Identification Number is your single identity for tax and government services in Abia State. It is free, it takes a few minutes, and you only ever need one.

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Register for an ABSSIN

For individuals. You will need your NIN, a phone number you can receive SMS on, and a phone or computer with a camera for your photograph.

Start registration

Retrieve my ABSSIN

Already registered but lost your number? We will text it to the phone number on your record.

Retrieve it

Add your photograph

You have an ABSSIN but no photograph on your record. Confirm your NIN, take a live photo, and we put both on your record. No account needed.

Add my photograph

Register a business

For companies, enterprises and organisations. A business ABSSIN is separate from your personal one.

What you will need

Your 11-digit NIN (from your NIMC slip)
A phone number that can receive SMS
A device with a working camera
Your address and Local Government Area

Good to know

One person, one ABSSIN. We check your NIN and phone number before creating a new record. If you already have one, we will tell you and help you retrieve it instead of creating a duplicate.

Your NIN is verified in the background. Registration is not delayed by it — you receive your ABSSIN immediately, and we confirm your NIN against NIMC afterwards.

Your photograph. You take it on the page with your camera, which tells you how to stand. Your photo is stored on your identity record only.

Prefer in person? Any Abia State revenue office or an accredited collection agent can enrol you on the spot.