Change/Update Address in Voter ID Card: Are you moving from one state to another or even to a different address within the same city then it brings many changes to your proofs.
And the one of the first thing you need to change the address in proofs such as aadhar card, pan card and voter id card.
So if you want to change address in voter id card then you comes to the right place. Here you can find complete guide to correct address in voter id card.
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What is Voter ID Card?
The Election Commission of India issues Voter ID card that permits the indian citizens above the age of 18 can take part in the elections and right to the vote with reasonable restrictions.
But to vote in election, your name should be in the voter list. If you don’t have this card then you can easily apply for it online as well as offline. After you apply it you can check voter id card application status and you can also check your name on the electoral rolls in india.
You can also use voter id card as an official document for proof of identity and proof of address when required. That’s why it’s very important to ensure all information in voter id card is correct.
Recently if you moved from the current address you must need to change it to the new one so it reflects your updated address.
Change Address In Voter ID Card
The Election Commission of India has made the process of updating your address in voter id card is very simple.
So now you don’t need to include your name in different applicants to change the address on your voter id and remove your name your old constituency. The best part of this process is you don’t need to fill the different application form and following various protocols.
Transferring of residential address on your voter id card can be easily done by submitting an application form along with the proof of your current address to the election commission of india in your constituency.
Here you can find a quick guide on how to update the address in voter id card online as well as offline.
Documents you will require:
Proof of Address (Any one of the following)
- Aadhar card
- Indian passport
- Ration card
- Bank passbook
- Post office passbook
- Gas connection bill
- Rent agreement
- Driving license
- Telephone bill
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
- Income tax assessment order
- Post delivered through india post
Proof of Address (Any one of the following)
- Aadhar card
- PAN card
- Driving license
- Indian passport
- Birth certificate
- Mark sheet of class 10th or 12th
How to Change Address in Voter ID Card
- First, open the official website National Voters Service Portal at https://www.nvsp.com
- Scroll down and find the option “Apply online for registration of new voter/due to shifting from AC” and click on “Form 6” button.
Note: If you are moved from one constituency to another then select the form 6. But if you have moved from one address to another within the same constituency then select the Form 8A.
- You will be redirected to the Form 6 to change address and it also helps you to apply for new voter card online.
- In form 6 page, choose your preferred language from the top right corner. There are three different languages available are Hindi, English and Mulayam.
- As you can see form 6 is divided into a number of sections in which you need to fill the all mandatory details is marked with a red *.
- Now fill in all the information such as State, District, Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency.
- In “I request that my name be included in the electoral roll for the above constituency” two options available are As a first time voter and Due to shifting from another constituency
- If you are applying for new voter card then select the first option otherwise select the second option if you want to change the address.
- In Mandatory Particulars section enter details such as Name, Surname (If any) is optional, Name of a relative of the applicant, Surname of a relative of the applicant (Optional), Type of relation, Date of Birth (In DD/MM/YYYY format) and gender of the applicant.
- Now enter your current address and permanent in the given field such as House no, Street/Area/Locality, Town/Village, Post office, Pin code, State and District.
- There are some optional fields such as Epic No, Family/Neighbor Epic No, Mobile number and Email id. You can enter this information if you have.
- Next enter supporting documents for verification such as Age proof, Address proof and your scanned photograph.
- After you upload supporting documents you need to fill the declaration option and type the captcha code as shown in the image.
- Verify your entered information and click on the submit button to complete the process.
Change Address Of Voter ID Card From One State To Another (Offline)
Transferring your address on voter id card from one state to another can also be done by filing Form 8A offline. To update address offline you need to follow below step by step process.
- First, visit the nearest election commission of india office and get the form 8A.
- Now fill the all required details and attach the address proof, age proof and your passport size photo along with the form.
- Submit your form to the electoral officer and you will also receive the reference number to check the status of your request.
- Once your form verified by the electoral officer you will receive the voter id card with a newly changed address.
Final Words: I hope guys now you can easily change address in election card after reading this article. If you have any question then feel free to comment below.
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