How to Change Your Address on Your Voter Identity Card

A voter ID card is an important official document that is used for various purposes, like address proof, identity proof, proof of date of birth, and more. Not only for these purposes, but a voter ID card is a significant document that makes you eligible to vote during the elections in the country. A vote plays a significant part in the country’s democratic process. It is the right of every individual to vote, and thus, a voter ID card is essential for every citizen of the country. As per the Universal Adult Franchise, every Indian citizen who is over the age of 18 has a right to vote and thus needs to get a voter ID card.

Step-by-step application process to update your address on your voter ID card

Check out the steps you will have to follow to change your address on your voter ID card:

Step1:

Login to the official website of the National Voters Service Portal or visit a nearby electoral office.

Step2:

On the main page, find the Correction of Entries/Shifting of Residence section and fill out Form 8, or you can fill out the form offline at a nearby electoral office as well.

Step3:

Tap on the Form 8 button, and you will be redirected to a page where you have to fill up your details.

Step4:

Select the option ‘self’ and click on ‘submit’.

Step5:

Click on the option ‘Shifting Residence’, then select ‘outside Assembly Constituency’ or ‘within Assembly Constituency’ and click OK.

Step6:

Choose the state, district, and parliamentary constituency you belong to, and then click Next.

Step7:

Fill in your Aadhar card number. Mobile number and email address, and then click next.

Step8:

Enter your address and submit the required documents for an address change.

Step9:

Upload your supporting documents and click next.

Step10:

Fill in the declaration, then enter the captcha and click submit.

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Necessary documents and the application process.

You are required to provide the following document if you want to change your address on your voter ID card:.

1) Utility bills like electricity, water, or gas bills. The bills should not be older than a year.

2)Aadhaar Card.

3)Indian Passport.

3) Current passbook of the post office or bank.

4) If you are a tenant, you need to submit a registered rent lease deed.

5) If you are a house owner, you need to submit a registered sale deed.

6) Land-owning records of the Revenue Department.

Tips on ensuring a smooth address change process for your voter ID card

Here are some tips to ensure a smooth address change process for your voter ID card:

1) Before changing your address on your voter ID card, first check the eligibility and valid reason for proceeding with your application.

2) Before you start filling out the application process, ensure that you have all necessary and valid documents to ensure a smooth process.

3) Fill out the form accurately with the correct information to avoid rejections.

4) Instead of changing your address offline, opt for an online process to change the address on your voter ID card, as it is more convenient and saves time.

5) Save copies of your documents and submitted forms for future reference.

6) Regularly check the status of your application process; this will help you stay updated.

National Correspondent(Smiriti Ramana)

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