Your voter ID is essential to cast your votes in India. Similar to the Aadhaar Card, it also provides an identity to citizens as Indian at international and national borders. Therefore, having the correct details on the voter ID is of utmost importance. You can always check and rectify errors early by visiting official websites or the electoral office.
Voter card correction online
- Visit ‘http://www.nvsp.in/’
- Select the tab ‘correction of entries in electoral roll’
- Click on ‘Form 8’ on the new dialogue box
- You will be redirected to a new website where you will request ‘voter card correction’
- Enter these details
- Name of your State and Assembly / Parliamentary Constitution
- Your name, age, and gender
- Your electoral roll numbers
- Name of your parents
- Your residential address
- Enter the following details from your voter ID card
- Card number (top left of your card)
- Card issue date
- State name (where the card was issued)
- Name of your constituency
- Upload the supporting documents with the form
- Passport-size photo
- ValIDIdentity card
- Address proof
- Select the area of information that needs to be corrected. Each area of information will have an individual tab.
- Enter the city name from where the request has been made
- Enter the date of the request
- Provide valid contact information
- Verify and submit your request
How to make changes to your name on your voter ID online?
- Visit the official Chief Election official state website and find the NVSP form or visit ‘http://www.nvsp.in/’
- Fill Form 8
- Upload all the supporting documents with substantial official proof like a copy of the government gazette
- Upload official documents where your name has been spelled correctly, like ‘passport’ or ‘PAN card’
- Submit ‘Form 8’ with the attached documents on the website
- You shall receive a reference number that will help you track your application status
- You will have to wait for your information procession and verification by the appointed government body
- After the successful verification, you will be notified by the Chief Electoral Office
- Lastly, go to your area electoral office and collect your voter card
Which form is required for correcting names on voter ID?
You have to submit Form 8 to modify or correct your name on your voter card. Moreover, you can find this form on the Chief Electoral website or in your residential Electoral Office. You can visit your state/union territory electoral website to obtain this form. You need to enter information like:
- Your correct name
- Your working contact information
- Your voter ID card
- Your constituency names
- Official documents that have your correct name
Once you submit your Form 8, you will receive your next voter card with the correct name. However, the correction process is based on the electoral roll, so it is hard to quantify the days taken to correct information on voter cards.
Reason for voter card correction or to change name on voter ID card:
There are numerous reasons to have correct information on voter cards. Some of the reasons are mentioned below:
- It is the official document of identity
- Works as address proof during official engagements
- One of the documents needed during banking services like opening an account, applying for loans, etc
FAQs
Where can I apply for the rectification of the error on the voter ID?
You can visit the official state or union territory chief electoral website to apply for the rectification of the error on the voter id. Similarly, you can visit the nearest electoral office to do the same.
Which form do I need to fill out to rectify an error on the voter ID?
You need to fill out Form 8 to rectify any error on your voter id.
How can I track my application?
After the submission of Form 8, you will receive a reference number. You can use that reference number to track your application on the Chief Electoral website.
Is rectification of errors on voter cards free?
No, you will have to pay a nominal fee to the government for this service.