Voter ID card acts as a legal identity of Indian residents who cast a vote in elections. If you notice any errors or misspelled words in your voter ID card, application should immediately be filed for the same. With the advancement in technology, the process to change your name on a voter ID card can be carried out online.
Through this blog, let’s understand the step-by-step process, reasons and know the form required for Voter ID correction.
Voter ID Correction: Reasons For Voter ID Name Change
There are, in general, 3 reasons for voter ID name correction. Let’s understand each reason in detail:
- Errors in form: While filling the form for voter ID, individuals may misspell their name in the application form.
- Official name change: In same cases, people may change their name or spelling of their names on the official documents for example after marriage women might change their names. Such changes should also be made in voter ID cards.
- Printing error: Sometimes, printing errors during the processing of the application can also call for name correction.
Steps For Voter ID Name Change
Here is a step-to-step process in for voter ID name correction:
Step 1: Go to the official website of National Voter Services Portal
Step 2: Find ‘correction of entities in existing electoral roll’ on the main page.
Step 3: Click on the ‘form 8’ button on the screen.
Step 4: The form will redirect you to a new page. Fill in your registered mobile no./Email ID/EPIC no. and password on that page and click on ‘request OTP’.
Step 5: Once you enter the OTP, you will be successfully logged in to the app.
Step 6: From the two options, click on ‘Self’ and submit.
Step 7: From the dropdown menu, click on ‘correction of entries in the existing portal’ and click on ‘ok’.
Step 8: Select your Name, State, District and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency and click on ‘Next’.
Step 9: Click on ‘Name’ from all the tick boxes and enter your ‘first name’ and ‘surname’.
Step 10: Provide anyone supporting documents such as adhar card etc.
Step 11: Click on ‘Next’. Fill in your ‘Place’ and captcha and click on ‘save’ to save your form.
Step 12: Click on ‘Preview and Submit’. Check all the details in your form carefully and click on ‘Submit’ to submit your application.
Step 13: Once submitted, you will be provided with a reference number, which helps in tracking your application for voter ID correction.
How to Track the Status of Your Application?
Below are the steps you can follow to track the status of your application with National Voter Services Portal:
Step 1: Visit the official website of National Voter Services Portal
Step 2: Click on ‘Track application status’ under ‘Services’ section.
Step 3: Login to your account with your login credentials.
Step 4: Once logged in, click on ‘track application status’ and enter your reference number and state.
Step 5: Click on ‘Submit’ and your application status will be displayed on your screen.
Documents Required For Voter ID Name Change
Following are the documents you need while filing an application for voter ID name correction.
From the below mentioned documents, you can choose any one document to submit.
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Passport
- Driving license
- Birth certificate
- Passbook
- Utility bills
Voter ID correction or updation of name online, whether due to misspellings or inaccuracies, is a simple process. Additionally, individuals can choose to make these updates offline by completing and submitting the required form to their local electoral office. Keeping your Voter ID information current helps prevent discrepancies and ensures smooth processing during elections.
