How To Transfer a Voter ID Card After Marriage Online?

Transfer of a Voter ID card after marriage can be completed online by updating the address or personal details using Form 8. This process ensures that voter registration reflects the current place of residence after marriage and allows uninterrupted access to voting rights.

This guide explains how to transfer Voter ID card after marriage online in detail.

Key Highlights

• Form used: Form 8 for address change or correction of entries
• Submission mode: Online via NVSP portal or offline at ERO
• Documents required: Address proof
• Tracking method: Application reference number
• Processing time: 2–4 weeks after verification
• Eligibility: Registered voters shifting residence after marriage

Details Required to Transfer Voter ID Card Online after Marriage

To transfer a Voter ID after marriage, a self-attested address proof must be submitted. If you are shifting to your spouse’s address and submitting address proof in your spouse’s name, such as a utility bill or bank passbook, you should also upload the Marriage Certificate as relationship proof. Submitting only the spouse’s document may lead to rejection during BLO verification.

Accepted Address Proof Documents:

• Water, electricity, or gas bill (preferably recent)
• Aadhaar card
• Bank or post office passbook
• Indian passport
• Revenue Department land ownership records (including Kisan Bahi)
• Registered rent/lease agreement (for tenants)
• Registered sale deed (for owned property)
• Any other valid government-approved address proof

How to Change Address in Voter ID Card after Marriage Online?

The ECI system does not allow multiple active Form 8 applications simultaneously. If you need to update your address along with post-marriage surname or relation details, all changes must be submitted together within a single ‘Shifting of Residence’ Form 8 application.

Here is a detailed step-by-step procedure on how to transfer a Voter ID card after marriage:

Step 1: Login/Sign-Up on the NVSP portal.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Fill Form 8’ option under the ‘Correction of Entries’ section.

Step 3: Select ‘Self’. Your EPIC number will be displayed on the screen. Click ‘Submit’.

Step 4: Your Voter details will be displayed. Click ‘OK’. Next, select the ‘Application for Shifting of Residence’ option, select ‘Within Assembly Constituency’ or ‘Outside Assembly Constituency’ and click ‘OK’.

Step 5: Fill out Form 8 with all the required details. Select the state, district and assembly or parliamentary constituency. Next, enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number and email. Next, enter your new address. 

Step 6: Upload the address proof document. Enter the declaration and captcha code and click ‘Preview and Submit’.

Step 7: Preview the filled Form 8 and click ‘Submit’.

Once you submit Form 8, you will receive a message on your registered mobile number or email ID with the reference number of your application. 

Note: You can collect the new Voter ID within 2-4 weeks from the respective electoral office or download the new digital Voter ID from the NVSP portal. A new voter ID will be dispatched to the registered address after verification and approval. 

How to Change Voter ID Details after Marriage?

Follow these steps to change other details on the Voter ID card after marriage:

Step 1: Login/Sign-Up on the NVSP portal.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Fill Form 8’ option in the ‘Correction of Entries’ section.

Step 3: Select ‘Self’. Verify your EPIC details and click ‘Submit’.

Step 4: Your Voter details will be displayed. Click ‘OK’. Next, select the ‘Application for Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll’ and click ‘Ok’.

Step 5: Enter the required information on Form 8, including your state, district and assembly or parliamentary constituency, Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID. Select the details to be changed in your Voter ID, such as name, gender, date of birth, relation type, relation name, address, mobile number or photo. 

Step 6: Upload the supporting document(s) proof for the requested change.

Step 7: Enter the declaration and captcha code and click ‘Preview and Submit’.

Step 8: Preview the filled Form 8 and click ‘Submit’.

Once the application is processed and verified successfully, a message will be sent to your registered mobile number and email ID. After this, you can collect the new Voter ID after marriage from your respective local election office or download it from the NVSP portal.

Final Word 

Updating Voter ID details after marriage ensures that voter records remain accurate and aligned with the current place of residence. The online process simplifies the update and reduces the need for physical visits.

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