Name Change in voter card

Introduction of Voter ID Cards

A Voter ID card is an important document that Indian citizens carry to show who they are. This card has the person's name, age, and address, along with their photo. The main purpose of this card is to make sure the voting list is correct and to stop cheating in elections. It also proves who you are when you vote. Other names for this card are election card, voter’s card, and voter ID. Sometimes, there might be mistakes in spelling the name on the card. If that happens, you need to fix it.

Reasons To Change Name in Election Card

Because the voter ID card has many purposes, it's important for people to make sure it's always up to date. There are various reasons why someone might need to change or correct their name on their voter ID card:

Due to Legal Reasons

• Name change by court order
• Marriage or divorce
• Gender identity change
• Adoption

Correction of Errors or Mistakes

• If your name is spelled differently on your Voter ID Card compared to other government documents
• If there are mistakes in how you’re first, middle, or last name is written on your Voter ID Card.
• If your last name is spelled wrongly because of getting married or divorced.
• If there are typing mistakes or misspellings in your name on your Voter ID Card.

Documents Required

You may provide any of the following documents as proof of residence to update your address:

• A registered sale deed, specifically for a self-owned house.
• A registered rental lease agreement, applicable for tenants.
• The land ownership records of the Revenue Department, which include the Kisan Bahi.
• Indian passport
• Current passbook of bank or post office
• Aadhaar card
• Utility bills, like water, electricity, or gas bills, must not be older than one year.

Step to Change Address on Voter ID

To change your address on your Voter ID card using the offline method, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to your nearest electoral office.

Step 2: Complete Form 8, providing all required details.

Step 3: Submit the filled form along with proof of residence.

After processing your application, you'll receive a notification confirming the change in your Voter ID address.