Voter ID Address Change

The voter ID card serves as both an official document for verifying identity and address. If you’re here to understand the process to update or change the address on your Voter ID, you’re at the right place. An updated voter ID card is important for financial transactions and proving identity. Update your address promptly to match financial records and maintain credibility.

Read till the end to understand how to change your address on your Voter ID both online and offline.

Steps to Apply For Voter ID Address Change Online

Here are the steps to apply for a voter ID address change online. By following these instructions, you can easily update your address and exercise your voting rights from your new address.

Step 1: Go to the official website of NVSP and log in with your credentials. If you are a new user, then you need to sign up by filling out the required information.

Step 2: Select the ‘Fill Form 8’ located within the ‘Shifting of residence/ correction of entries in existing electoral roll’ section.

Step 3: Choose “Self” and your EPIC number will be shown on the screen. Then click on “Submit”.

Step 4: Your voter information will be shown. Click on ‘OK’. Then, choose the ‘Change of Address’ option, select either Within the Same Assembly Constituency’ or ‘Outside the Assembly Constituency’, and click on ‘OK’.

Step 5: Complete Form 8 by providing all necessary information. Choose the state, district, assembly, or parliamentary constituency. Lastly, enter the declaration and captcha code before clicking on ‘Preview and Submit’.

Step 6: Review the completed Form 8 and then click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 7: After you submit Form 8, you will be notified via your registered mobile number or email with the reference number for your application. You can then pick up your new Voter ID from the designated electoral office within a few days, or download the digital Voter ID from the NVSP portal.

Quick Tip: Among the corrections that you can make to your Voter ID, changing name is also one. You can check how to make corrections in your name on Voter ID by filling Form 8 online.

Voter ID Card Eligibility

To apply for a voter ID card, you must meet certain eligibility requirements.

• Indian citizenship is a requirement for obtaining a voter ID card.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• Having a permanent address is mandatory.
• Residency within the polling area of the constituency is necessary for registration.
• Applicants should not be disqualified as electors.

Steps to Change Voter ID Address Offline

To change the address on your Voter ID card offline, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Go to the nearest electoral office.
• Step 2: Fill Form 8 with all required details.
• Step 3: Submit the form with proof of residence.
• Step 4: After your application is processed, you will receive a notification about the change in your Voter ID address.

Steps to Track Voter ID Address Change Status

Wondering how to keep track of your voter ID status? By following the steps outlined below, you can easily monitor the progress of your application online.

• Step 1: Visit the official NVSP (National Voters’ Services Portal) website
• Step 2: Login by providing your mobile number, password, captcha code, and OTP.
• Step 3: Once logged in, click on the option “Track Application Status”.
• Step 4: Enter the reference number, choose your state, and click on “Submit”.
• Step 5: The status of your Voter ID will then be displayed for you to view.

Documents Required to Change Voter ID Address

To update your address, you need to provide proof of residence. You can submit any of the following documents:

• Utility bills (water, electricity, or gas) dated within the past year
• Aadhaar card
• Current bank or post office passbook
• Indian passport
• Land-owning records from the Revenue Department, including Kisan Bahi
• Registered rent lease deed (for tenants)
• Registered sale deed (for homeowners)

Changing Address on Voter ID on Shifting Residence to Another State

Here is what you need to know when changing the address on your voter ID card when moving to another state:

• Update Upon Relocation: When relocating from one assembly constituency to another, it’s crucial to update your residential address on your Voter ID card to ensure your voting rights in the new constituency.
• Transfer of Name: To vote in the new constituency, you must transfer your name from the electoral roll of your old constituency to the electoral roll of the new one. This ensures your eligibility to vote in either constituency.
• Importance of Voter ID: The Voter ID not only enables you to participate in national and assembly elections but also serves as a valid identity and address proof.
• Address Update Process: Instead of obtaining a new Voter ID in the new assembly constituency, you can simply update your address on the existing Voter ID card.
• Form-8A Submission: Use Form-8A to request a change in your permanent address on the election card. This form can be submitted online on the NVSP website or in person at the nearest electoral office in your area.
• Required Documentation: When applying for the address change, you will need to provide proof of the new residential address, such as an electricity or gas bill, to support the update.