HOW TO CHANGE NAME IN VOTER ID CARD FROM HOME?

A Voter ID card is an important document in India as it makes citizens eligible to cast vote in elections

Image: Unsplash

Issued by the Election Commission of India, the Voter ID card serves as proof of identity and residence during elections

The document includes essential details such as an individual's photograph, name, address and a unique voter identification number

Image: Unsplash

The voter ID card plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process by preventing voter fraud and impersonation

Image: Unsplash

But in some cases, there is a mismatch of details like the spelling of names and address, which can be rectified online. Here are the steps

Log on to the official National Voters Services Portal or NVSP

Find the link that says 'Correction of Entries in Electoral Roll' on the main page of the website

Image: Unsplash

Now click (tap in case of mobile) on the button that says 'Form 8'. This will take you to a new page where you need to enter the required details

Select the option 'Self' and click 'Submit', select the option 'Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll' and click 'Ok'

Image: Unsplash

Now enter the constituency name, Aadhaar number, email and mobile number, and select the detail that requires corrections or changes

Image: Unsplash

Click on the 'Name' tab, enter the name and upload the supporting documents required for the name change to correct the detail

Image: Unsplash

Check More Stories

Image: Unsplash

ndtv.com