How to Correct Name in Voter ID Card?

Individuals who find that their voter ID card has incorrect information pertaining to their name can get it changed online by following a simple procedure, as highlighted below:

Step 1:  Log onto the official website, the National Voters Services Portal.

Step 2:  Navigate to the section titled "Correction of entries in electoral roll" and click on it.

Step 3:  A new page opens up. Click on "Form 8" on the page. This will direct you to the actual page where you can request voter card correction.

Step 4: Enter the following details in the form. Enter the following details in the form: State and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency to which you belong. Name, part number of electoral roll, serial number, gender, and age. Provide details about your family, including the name of your father/mother/husband.

Step 5: Enter your complete address. If you have a voter ID card which has been issued, provide details like the card number, the date when it was issued, the state where it was issued, and the constituency it was issued for.

Step 6:  Once these details are entered you will have to upload documents that support them. These include your latest photograph, a valid ID and proof of address.

Step 7:  Next, choose the details which need to be corrected/changed. In this particular case you will have to click on the tab that says "My Name" to ensure that the procedure changes only the name in your voter ID.  

Step 8: Enter the place you are making a request from (city). Mention the date on which this request to correct the name in your voter ID is being made.

Step 9:  Provide your contact information (mobile number, email ID).  Verify the information provided and click the "Submit" tab.

Step 10:  The ECI will verify the information and incorporate the relevant changes if all information is accurate.

Form Required for Change/Correction of Name in Voter ID Card

By completing an application form and supporting papers, you can modify or correct your name as it appears on your voter's ID card. The form to be submitted is Form 8, which can be found on the website of your state's Chief Electoral Officer. It's also available at all of the country's election offices. You can alternatively fill out and submit the form online, which is available on the website of your state's/Union Territory's Chief Electoral Officer.

You'll need to supply information including your name and contact information, as well as your voter ID card number, constituency information, and any papers that reference the changed or corrected name.

Form 8 is the application for corrections of particular details on the electoral roll. After you download the application form, make changes and submit it, you will be able to see the changes on the next voter list.

Reasons for Name Change/Correction in Voter ID

A voter ID card is a document that can be used for many purposes. Its primary aim is to serve as an identity document for an individual who is participating in the electoral process. It can also be used as proof of identity as well as proof of address for everything from buying a flight ticket to applying for a home loan or getting a credit card. This makes it a vital document that has multiple uses, making it important for individuals to ensure that all the information it contains is correct and updated.

During the course of processing the voter ID application, there could be errors in the name printed on the document. If there are any errors in your name as mentioned in your voter's ID card, you should get the same rectified as soon as possible to avoid any difficulty later.

Individuals may also choose to change their names, with women often taking their husband's name after marriage. This name change should be reflected in the voter's ID card as soon as possible.

How to Verify the Status of Voter ID Name Change 

After submitting your application for a name change, you can meticulously follow these steps to track the status of your Voter ID card name change: 

1. Step 1: Access the official National Voters Services Portal and login. 
2. Step 2: Navigate to the 'Track Application Status' section. 
3. Step 3: Enter the reference number provided to you during Form 8 submission. 
4. Step 4: Choose your 'State' from the options provided and click on 'Submit'.  
5. Step 5: The screen will then show you the progress status of your application request. 

Documents Needed for Voter ID Name Correction 

When applying for a Voter ID card name correction, individuals are required to provide proof of the name change. Below is a list of documents from which anyone can be submitted for the purpose of changing the name on the Voter ID card: 

1. Aadhaar Card 
2. Utility bills dated within the past year, such as water, electricity, or gas bills 
3. Current bank or post office passbook 
4. Passport 
5. PAN Card 
6. Birth Certificate 

1. Driving License 

Duration to Update a Voter ID Name 

Following the submission of Form 8 along with the necessary documents, typically, it takes approximately two weeks to three weeks to receive a new Voter ID card with the updated name. Once the changes are processed, you can anticipate seeing them reflected in the subsequent Voter list.