Process to Correct Address in Voter ID

Making a correction in your voter ID card is now a simple process that can be done either offline by visiting an electoral office or online, where you can submit the form and documents online.

To correct your address, you will have to submit an application form (Form 8) and attach supporting documents mentioning your correct address.

The application will be verified and you will receive your voter’s ID card with the changed address if verification is completed successfully.

Process to Correct Address on Voter ID 

Online 

The procedure that must be followed to correct the address on the Voter ID online is mentioned below: 

1. Visit https://voters.eci.gov.in/. 
2. Visit the ‘Shifting of Residence/Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll’ section. 
3. Choose ‘Form 8’. 
4. Enter the necessary details. 
5. Choose ‘Self’. 
6. Click on ‘Submit’. 
7. Choose ‘Shifting of Residence’. 
8. Choose ‘Outside Assembly Constituency’ or ‘Within Assembly Constituency’. 
9. Enter the state, district, and assembly. 
10. Choose ‘Next’. 
11. Enter the mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar number. 
12. Select ‘Next’. 
13. Enter the new address. 
14. Upload the necessary documents. 
15. Select ‘Next’. 
16. Next, the declaration form must be filled. 
17. The captcha code must be entered. 
18. Click on ‘Submit’. 

Once the verification process has been completed, the address will be changed. 

Offline 

The process that must be followed to correct the address offline is given below: 

1. Go to the electoral office. 
2. Form 8 must be submitted. 
3. Proof of residence must be submitted. 

Once the verification process has been completed, the address will be changed. 

Form for Correction of Address in Voter ID Card

If you wish to correct your address on your voter ID card, you can do so by submitting an application form (Form 8) along with documents with your correct address.

Form 8 is available at all electoral offices, as well as online. It can be downloaded from every state/Union Territory's dedicated Electoral Officer's website, or it can be filled in and submitted online from the same source.

When filling in the form, you will be asked to provide details such as your name and address, state or Union Territory, district and constituency. You will also have to provide documents with the corrected address mentioned, such as a passport or other such official document.

Documents Required 

One of the below-mentioned documents must be submitted to correct the address: 

1. In the case of an own house, sale deed (registered). 
2. Lease deed in the case of a rented house. 
3. Passport. 
4. Passbook. 
5. Aadhaar Card. 
6. Gas bill. 
7. Electricity bill.