Voter ID Correction Online

The voter ID card, also known as an electoral card, is an important ID used to identify one’s residence in India and is legally eligible to vote for the government party standing in elections. It’s crucial to ensure that the information on the card is accurate and up to date. Inaccuracies in details such as name, address, and date of birth can lead to inconvenience and potential issues during future use. Let’s avoid inconveniences, & ensure it is important to rectify any errors in the voter ID card. Here’s a typical example of how and when, why should one keep their Voter ID up-to-date.

When Should You Consider Correcting Your Voter ID?

Any inaccuracies on the voter ID card can lead to inconveniences while casting a vote. Hence it is essential to have the up to date or correct information on the card, in situations such as:

• Relocating to a different constituency for work.
• If the name on your voter ID card needs to be corrected or corrected.
• If you have recently updated your permanent address.
• If you want to correct your date of birth/ age.
• If you want to update the name of your relative.

Steps to Correct Your Name In Your Voter ID Card

Here are the steps on how to change the name on your Voter ID card online:

• Step 1: Visit the official National Voters Services Portal and log in.
• Step 2: Locate the ‘Correction of Entries in Electoral Roll’ section on the main page.
• Step 3: Click on the ‘Form 8’ button to go to a new page and enter the required details.
• Step 4: Choose the option ‘Self’ and click ‘Submit’.
• Step 5: Select ‘Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll’ and click ‘OK’.
• Step 6: Your ‘State, District, and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency’ will be filled automatically. Review the details and click ‘Next’.
• Step 7: Provide your Aadhaar number, email, and mobile number, then click ‘Next’.
• Step 8: Choose the detail that needs correction, such as the ‘Name’ tab.
• Step 9: Enter the new name and upload the necessary supporting documents for the name change.
• Step 10: Upload the supporting document and click ‘Next’.
• Step 11: Complete the declaration, enter the captcha code, and click ‘Submit’.
• Step 12: After following these steps, the ECI or Election Commission of India will process your request, and once processed successfully, the relevant changes will be made to your Voter ID card.

Steps to Correct Your Address In Your Voter ID Card

Here are the steps to change your address on your Voter ID card online:

• Step 1: Log in to the official National Voters Services Portal.
• Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Shifting of Residence/Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll’ section on the main page.
• Step 3: Click on the ‘Form 8’ button and enter the required details on the new page.
• Step 4: Select the option ‘Self’ and click ‘Submit’.
• Step 5: Choose the option ‘Shifting of Residence’, select ‘Within Assembly Constituency’ or ‘Outside Assembly Constituency’, and click ‘Ok’.
• Step 6: Select the ‘State, District, and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency’ you belong to and click ‘Next’.
• Step 7: Provide your Aadhaar number, email, and mobile number, and click ‘Next’.
• Step 8: Enter the new address and upload the required supporting documents for the address change.
• Step 9: Upload the supporting document and click ‘Next’.
• Step 10: Complete the declaration, enter the captcha code, and click ‘Submit’.
• Step 11: Upon completion of these steps, the ECI or Election Commission of India will process your request, and after successful processing, relevant changes will be made to your Voter ID card.

Steps to Correct Your Age or DOB in Voter ID Card

To correct the date of birth or age on your Voter ID card online, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Log in to the National Voters Services Portal.
• Step 2: Click on Form 8 and click on Correction of entries in the electoral roll.
• Step 3: Select whether you are applying for yourself or others.
• Step 4: Verify the Part Number and Serial Number.
• Step 5: Choose "Correction of Entries in Existing Roll"
• Step 6: Scroll down and choose DoB/Age.
• Step 7: Enter your updated date of birth
• Step 8: Upload proof of age documents
• Step 9: Provide a declaration.
• Step 10: Once all details are entered, click on the "Preview & Submit" button.

Check Voter ID Correction Status

You can also change the photo, relation type, gender, and name of the relative in your Voter ID card by following the same steps mentioned above.

Follow the steps to check the status of your application for Voter ID correction:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of NVSP and click on "Track Application Status".
• Step 2: Enter the reference ID and select "Track Status" to view the application status.
• Step 3: Alternatively, you can call 1950 (applicable for BSNL or MTNL telephones) to track the status, or use the Voter Portal by entering the reference number to view the application status.
• Step 4: Before submitting the form, verify all details and keep the necessary documents handy for a smooth application process.

Steps to Correct Voter ID Card Offline

Here are the steps for correcting your voter ID offline:

• Step 1: Visit the NVSP portal and click on "Forms".
• Step 2: Select your state and navigate to the "Download" section to select the required Form 8.
• Step 3: Download the Form.
• Step 4: Fill in the mandatory fields such as name, age, constituency, etc.
• Step 5: Submit the filled form to the respective electoral office along with supporting documents such as an Aadhaar card, passport, etc.