Voter ID address Change

Steps to apply online

• Visit the National Voters’ Service Portal and log in using your mobile number
• Select Form 8 for shifting of residence
• Enter your voter ID details and new address
• Upload valid address proof for the new residence
• Submit the form and note the acknowledgement number for tracking

Documents required

• Proof of new address such as Aadhaar, electricity bill, rent agreement, or passport
• Existing voter ID details

Offline option

• Collect Form 8 from the nearest electoral office
• Fill in the new address details
• Attach self-attested address proof and submit the form

Once verified, your address will be updated in the electoral roll, and you can download the updated e-Voter ID online.

• KYC documents: Aadhaar/ passport/ voter’s ID/ driving license/ Letter of National Population Register/ NREGA job card
• PAN card
• Employee ID card
• Salary slips of the last 3 months
• Bank account statements of the previous 3 months
• Piped gas bill
• Pension order
• Letter of Allotment of Accommodation Issued by Employer
• Property / Municipal tax receipt
• Utility bill
• Phone bill
• Real-time image / photograph
• Ration card

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• Visit Election Office: Go to the nearest election office in your locality.
• Collect Form 8A: Request the form for address transfer or correction.
• Fill in Details: Carefully provide details like your name, EPIC number, old address, and new address.
• Attach Documents: Include self-attested copies of address and identity proofs.
• Submit the Application: Hand over the completed form and documents to the official.
• Acknowledgement Receipt: Collect a receipt with your application reference number for tracking.
• Verification and Delivery: The details will be verified, and your updated Voter ID will be sent to your new address.
  
  The offline method is reliable for those facing connectivity issues.

Form 8 is used for:

• Transfer of voter ID due to house or address change
• Correction of personal details in the electoral roll
• Updating existing voter ID information

You can obtain Form 8 from:

• The nearest Electoral Registration Office (ERO) or Booth Level Officer (BLO)
• The National Voters’ Service Portal (for download or online submission)

After filling the form, submit it along with valid address proof for verification.

Steps to follow

• Visit the National Voters’ Service Portal
• Click on Track Application Status
• Enter your reference or acknowledgement number
• Submit the details to view the current status

Alternatively, you can contact your local Booth Level Officer (BLO) or Electoral Registration Office if you applied offline and need an update.

Updating your Voter ID address is vital for exercising your voting rights effectively. Whether you choose the online or offline process, following the correct steps and providing valid documents ensures a hassle-free update. Staying proactive in maintaining accurate voter registration details contributes to a transparent and efficient electoral process. Regularly tracking your application status helps avoid last-minute surprises. As a responsible citizen, ensuring your information is accurate on the Voter ID card is an important step in participating actively in India’s democratic system. Keep your Voter ID updated and stay prepared for every election.