Voter ID Address Change: How to Change Address Details on Voter ID Card?

Voter ID address change is the process of updating the residential address in the electoral roll and Voter ID database maintained by the Election Commission of India (ECI). If applicants have recently moved to a new address, it is mandatory to complete the Voter ID address change online or offline.

How to Change Address in Voter ID - Overview

Documents Required for Voter ID Address Change

You can upload any one of the following documents as proof of residence for Voter ID address change:

• Utility bills not older than a year, such as water, electricity or gas bill
• Aadhaar card
• Current passbook of bank or post office
• Indian passport 
• Revenue Department's land-owning records, including Kisan Bahi
• Registered rent lease deed (in case of tenant)
• Registered sale deed(in case of own house)

Form for Transfer of Address in Voter ID

You need to fill out Form 8 for Voter ID address change online or offline. You may obtain Form 8 at the ERO or download the Form 8 PDF from the official portal. 

Type of Address Change in Form 8

How to Apply for Correction of Voter ID in Case of House Change?

Here’s how to change address in Voter ID online:

Step 1: Sign up or log in on the Voters’ Service Portal using mobile OTP verification.

Step 2: Select Form 8 under the ‘Correction of Entries’ option on the main page.

Step 3: Select the option ‘Self’ and click ‘Submit’. 

Step 4: Select the option ‘Shifting of Residence’. Next, select ‘Within Assembly Constituency’ or ‘Outside Assembly Constituency’ and click ‘Ok’.

Step 5: Select the ‘State, District and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency’ to which you belong and click ‘Next’. 

Step 6: Provide the user's email and mobile number and click ‘Next’. 

Step 7: Enter the address and the supporting documents required for the address change.

Step 8: Upload the supporting document and click ‘Next’.

Step 9: Fill in the declaration, enter the captcha code and click ‘Submit’. 

Once you go through the above steps, the ECI (Election Commission of India) will process your request. A reference number will be generated for tracking the application status. 

How to Change Address on Voter ID Offline?

Submit Form 8 along with the required proofs at the Electoral Registration Office (ERO). 

How to Track the Application Status?

To track the status of Voter ID card address change online, you can follow the simple steps below:

Step 1: Visit the ‘Track Application Status' page on the Voters' Service Portal.

Step 2: Enter the reference number, select the ‘State ’, and click ‘Submit’. 

Final Word

Voter ID address change is essential to ensure your eligibility to vote from your current residence. Whether applying online through Form 8 or offline via your local electoral office, the process is simple and transparent. With the Voter ID address change online option on the Voters' Service Portal, you can easily update your information and stay election-ready in your new constituency.

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