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February 8, 2016

Voter Card Correction Made Easy!

The Indian voter card is issued by the Election Commission of India. The purpose is identity proof while casting votes during elections. The voter card is also called Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC). At times these cards have some errors or mistakes and will require you to go through the voter card correction procedure. If you do not have a voter card yet, you can get one by following instructions on this link.

If you have received a voter card with some mistakes or would like to make some correction then, for voter card correction, this is the procedure to be followed.

Voter Card Correction – How to do it?

You will have to fill form 8 online which can be found over here. To understand how to fill the form and who are eligible for applying, please read on.

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Who can fill Form-8 and When?

  • Form-8 can be filled only by the person who has his/her name already included in the electoral roll to seek voter card correction to his/her particulars printed in the electoral roll.
  • One person cannot file application by filling in the particulars of any other person.
  • Form-8 can be filled with the right particulars for voter card correction to particulars entered in the electoral roll.
  • Fill the application within the specific days provided for the purpose of voter card correction.
  • Fill only one copy of the application.

For Offline use , Download Voter ID Form 8 – Click Here

How to Fill up Voter Card Correction Form-8?

  1. Constituency – The voter card correction application should be addressed to the Electoral Registration Officer of the constituency in which the applicant’s name is already included.
    • In the blank space, write the name of the constituency.
  2. Name – In Application Part I, write your name, as it should appear in the electoral roll.
    • The full name of the applicant (except the surname) should be in the first box and surname should be in the second box.
    • Caste should not be mentioned except in certain case of it being the surname.
    • Honorific appellations should not be mentioned.
  3. This is mandatory. Please fill up the
    • Part Number
    • Serial number
  4. Age
    • You should indicate Age in years and months as on January 1 of the year with reference to which the roll is printed.
  5. Sex
    • Write your sex in full in the space provided e.g. Male / Female.
  6. Date of Birth (With Documentary Proof)- Fill up the date of birth in figures in the space provided in dd/mm/yyyy. The date of birth proofs to be attached are to be one of the below:
    • Certificate of birth issued by Municipal Authorities or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths or Baptism certificate
    • Certificate of birth from school last attended by the applicant or any other recognised educational institution
    • If a person has passed class 10 or more, he/she should give a copy of the marksheet of class 10 , if it is a proof of date of birth
    • A declaration in format prescribed as given in Annexure-1 made by either of his parents if the person is not educated till class 10
    • A certificate of age as given by a Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat concerned or by a member of the concerned Municipal Corporation / Municipal Committee, in case the person is not educated till class 10 and both the parents are not alive.
    • Indian Passport.
    • PAN Card.
    • Driving License.
    • Aadhar letter issued by UIDAI.
  7. Relation’s Name
    • If unmarried female applicant, name of Father / Mother is to be mentioned.
    • If married female applicant, name of Husband is to be mentioned.
  8. Place of Ordinary Residence – In Application Form Part – II, please fill up the complete postal address including PIN code. Proof of ordinary residence to be attached are as under:
    • Bank / Kisan / Post Office current Pass Book
    • Applicant’s Ration Card / Passport / Driving License / Income Tax Return filed or Assessment Order
    • Latest Water / Telephone / Electricity / Gas Connection Bill for that address, either in the name of the applicant or that of his / her immediate relation like parents etc.
    • Postal department’s posts received / delivered in the applicant’s name at the given address.
  9. Details of Elector’s Photo ID Card
    • If you already have a Photo ID Card by the Election Commission, please mention the card number and date of issue in the space provided in Application Form Part III.
    • Please attach photocopy of both sides of the card.
  10. Details of entries to be corrected (Very Important)

    • In Application Part V (online form) or Part IV (offline), you should indicate the details of entries to be corrected.
    • Clearly put a tick in the box next to the details that need to be corrected on the basis of information furnished in the previous parts of the voter card correction application.
    • Please cut out the alternatives that are not to be corrected.
    • In case the voter card correction application is for correcting a wrong photograph, then the applicant may write “My Photograph” in Part IV of the application and if possible, attach a recent passport size coloured photograph with the application.
    • Please give full name and address on the acknowledgement and intimation portions.
Also Read:  When is Voter Card Verification Done?

Where to file and submit Form-8

  • During revision period, an application can be filed at the designated places – online submission or to the local office of your constituency.
  • During other times of the year, when the revision programme is not going on, the application can be filled only with the Electoral Registration Officer.

For specific instructions on changing name in your voter card, click over here.

By following the instructions given, one can have their voter card correction done.

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  1. Jiyaul E says

    May 21, 2020 at 12:09 PM

    online voter card correction nahin ho raha hai
    kaise karen

    Reply
  2. MD ZUBAIR ANSARI says

    January 1, 2019 at 7:12 AM

    Online voter id correction kaise kare

    Reply
  3. Lambodara sahu says

    October 19, 2018 at 2:01 AM

    1-882-553-56 this recortion register numerous no sow in satas

    Reply
  4. MOHAMMAD ANISH ANSARI says

    April 22, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    सर मेने मेरे वोटर id कार्ड मैं नाम सही करवाया था 5 से 6 महीने हो गए पर अभी तक कार्ड नहीं मिला चुनाव शाखा मैं भी कोई जवाब नहीं देता किर्पया करके कार्ड को भेजने का श्रम करे

    Reply
  5. Vmuralidhar says

    January 16, 2018 at 1:50 PM

    I am holding my Voter’s ID card No:XUL 4705083, the name
    is printed as ‘Venkatesha Murali’. i applied for change of name
    as ‘Muralidhar.V.’ {form 8} and hv been allotted Status tracking
    No: OOL431723234, on tracking i found no progress has been
    made so far. When i can expect the corrected one please.
    I will be thankful if the corrected Voter’s been sent me at yr
    earliest convenience.
    with regards,
    V.Muralidhar. Note: All the other info in the card is correct.

    Reply
  6. sailendra says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Cheng my vote name plz reply

    Reply
  7. l.sravani says

    November 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM

    i god correction of my voter id name.when i will get the card. and how can i check the status

    Reply
  8. HEVENDRA YADAV says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:48 PM

    Dear sir.
    my addresh in pin code not add.
    plz add. pin code in 221711

    Reply
  9. Amar Nath says

    October 5, 2016 at 1:09 PM

    I have applied for correction of Voter ID Card please inform me in which status

    Reply
  10. mahesh soni says

    October 4, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    वोटर कार्ड मिला है लेकिन उस पर पता लिखा नहीं है
    पता नहीं होने के कारन मतदार यादी में नाम नहीं आ रहा
    मेने कई बार उसे सही करने के लिए फॉर्म भरा लेकिन अभी भी यादी में नाम नहीं है और बिना पते का कार्ड है मेरे पास

    Reply
  11. Saurav says

    September 21, 2016 at 11:00 PM

    My Details are updated but How can i get the new Voter Id card with updated details ?

    Reply
  12. DHEERENDRA KUMAR says

    June 29, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    kya voter id online bhi hum khud bana sakate he.

    Reply
  13. md.sadam husen says

    April 16, 2016 at 2:33 PM

    i want to change my voter name, can you please share me how could i do that, my id card no.UQZ0923581

    Reply
    • बाबू अरोड़ा says

      November 7, 2016 at 9:27 PM

      सर मेने मेरे वोटर id कार्ड मैं नाम सही करवाया था 5 से 6 महीने हो गए पर अभी तक कार्ड नहीं मिला चुनाव शाखा मैं भी कोई जवाब नहीं देता किर्पया करके कार्ड को भेजने का श्रम करे

      Reply
  14. Jaya says

    April 7, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    How to change name in voter id card after marriage

    Reply
    • Voter ID Card Editorial Board says

      April 7, 2016 at 5:47 PM

      Hi Jaya,

      Here is the full information & process to change your name, Address & Name in voter’s list: https://voteridcard.org.in/421/newly-wed-how-to-register-wife-voter-id-card-form-6

      Do reply, if this information help you out.
      If you need any hrlp, do write us.

      Reply
  15. Bithika Barash says

    April 6, 2016 at 12:10 PM

    I want to change my surname. Can you please share me how could i do that.My card no is JGL1430552

    Reply
    • Voter ID Card Editorial Board says

      April 7, 2016 at 6:05 PM

      Hi Bithika,

      Here is the direct way to change your Surname in Voter ID Card: https://voteridcard.org.in/4316/how-to-change-my-name-in-my-voters-id-card

      Do write us, if this information help you out.

      Reply
  16. Bithika Barash says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:53 AM

    I want to change my surname. Can you please share me how could i do that.

    Reply
    • Voter ID Card Editorial Board says

      April 7, 2016 at 6:06 PM

      Hi Bithika,

      Here is the direct way to change your Surname in Voter ID Card: https://voteridcard.org.in/4316/how-to-change-my-name-in-my-voters-id-card

      Do write us, if this information help you out.

      Reply
  17. rampratap mall says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    Mera voter id aajtak nahi aaya hai mera umar 22 years hai

    Reply
    • Voter ID Card Editorial Board says

      February 1, 2016 at 7:20 PM

      Hi Rampratap,

      Aapne kab apply kiya tha?? Aur agar nai aaya hai toh BLO(Booth Level Officer) or visit the ERO(Electoral Registration Officers) office jake pata kare. Agar registration na hua ho to register kare.

      Reply
  18. pinki kumari usc0329482 says

    October 19, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    parchi par gence ka photo

    Reply
    • Voter ID Card Editorial Board says

      October 20, 2015 at 3:33 PM

      Hi Pinki,

      Photo correction k liye ye steps follow kare: Voter ID Photo Correction

      Reply
  19. Amit says

    October 6, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Voter id card

    Reply
  20. Aksal says

    August 25, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    New id

    Reply
    • Dakshsanjeev says

      January 9, 2017 at 11:58 AM

      Sunil Kumar S/o Ram Ashray Please Corraction Of Sunil Date Of Birth New Date Of Birth05/09 1984

      Reply

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