Ration Card Correction Online

If there are any mistakes in your ration card such as incorrect name, address, age, or family details, you can easily fix them online without visiting the office. The Food and Civil Supplies Department of each state offers an online service to update or correct ration card details. This saves time and ensures your card has accurate information for availing government benefits. In this guide, you’ll learn how to make corrections in your ration card online, the required documents, and important steps to follow for a smooth process.

Updated On - 29 Oct 2025
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Reasons for Ration Card Correction 

The various reasons that lead to a ration card correction are mentioned below. 

  1. When a member's name is incorrectly printed on their ration card. 
  1. When the incorrect address is entered when creating a ration card. 
  1. When a member's name has recently changed for a variety of reasons. 
  1. When the location of the permanent address is altered. 
  1. When a member's date of birth is altered or printed incorrectly on their ration card. 

For the benefit of the candidate, the Ration card must be altered or amended in any situation. 

Ration Card Corrections

How to Correct a Name on a Ration Card?

Follow the steps given below to update or change your name on your ration card: 

  1. Go to your state's ration card office or the ration card website 
  1. Take the correction application form from the internet portal or an office 
  1. To stop the ration card from changing in the future, fill out the form with the updated or correct name 
  1. Attach proof or supporting documents with the form so that it can be verified 
  1. Send the completed form to the appropriate office or website. 

How to Correct an Address on a Ration Card?

Follow the steps mentioned below to correct address on the ration card:

Offline Process

  1. In the "changed address" area of the correction form, provide the new address 
  1. Submit the necessary documents to verify the ration card address change 
  1. Send in a scanned copy of your original proof of residency with the form. 

Online Process

  1. To update your ration card address, fill out the correction form on your state's website with the updated details 
  1. To verify your ration card address change, attach an address verification document to the form before submitting it 
  1. Fill out the application and wait for the address change for your ration card. 

Correcting Date of Birth on a Ration Card

The process of correcting your date of birth on ration card is very similar to the other two methods mentioned above. Follow the steps mentioned below to correct date of birth on ration card

Step 1: Pick up the Data correction form from the staff when you visit the MeeSeva office.

Step 2: Fill out the application form completely, taking into account the modified date of birth.

Step 3: The information entered in the member's date of birth area must be validated.

Step 4: The correction form must be submitted along with official papers serving as proof.

Step 5: The correction form is then delivered to the representative in the office itself.

State-wise Ration Card Websites

The state-wise websites for ration card are mentioned below -

FAQs on Ration Card Correction Online

  • What kind of documents can I submit as address proof?

    You can submit your electricity bill, house receipt, or any other house document as address proof while applying for ration card correction. 

  • How can I correct my ration card in Odisha?

      To apply for correction of your ration card, you have to visit www.pdsodisha.gov.in and fill in the application for correction.   

  • Can I correct my mobile number on the ration card?

    Yes, you can correct your mobile number on the ration card by submitting a request online or visiting your nearest ration office with valid ID proof.

  • Do different states have different websites for ration card correction?

    Yes, every state has different websites for ration card correction. 

  • Can I add my wife’s name to my ration card?

    Yes, you can add your wife’s name to your ration card. The head of the family must have both a copy of their ration card and a ration card in order to add a new member's name. Aadhaar card, marriage certificate, and parents' ration card are required for newlywed women. 

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Nishit Kunal

Nishit Kunal, currently working as an Editor has been with BankBazaar for over 5 years with expertise in writing on loan, credit cards, etc. When not working, Nishit dabbles between being a cinephile, writing, and playing with his dogs. 

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