Address is one of the most important thing in an voter id card, any discrepancy on that would cause several severe issues. A correct residential address is required for getting voter id card, and it is pretty much important to correct any mistakes on it. Today in here we will be giving you a brief idea on how to change/correct the address of your voter id card?

A voter id card is a primary thing which ensures you as the citizen of India. You have to keep it safely, losing or tampering may cause severe problems. Voter Id cards are mainly used for verification purposes. Election Commission of India provides the voter card through registration, verification and distributive processes.

How to Change the Address in Your Voter ID card ?

Here is the complete procedure for changing an address in a voter id card. Election Commission of India or ECI appoints CEO ( Chief Election Officer ) in every states. CEO plays a vital role in elections, voter id registration, transposing and much more. Each states will be having their own websites, the site provides many useful links. Out of many useful links, changing or correcting your voters id card is one. Since it is a sensitive thing, CEO’s procedure for correcting or changing Voter id card credentials may feel like shit some times.

If you are applying for an address change or address correction you should apply it through FORM 8. Form 8 is used for changing or correcting the address given during the time of registration.

Fill up the first part of FORM 8

• Part Number as well as Serial Number of the voter list should be entered
• Electors Photo Identity Card Number
• Relation’s Name

Fill up second part, by illustrating:

• Residential Address of the new place where you are shifted or about to shift:

Fill up the third part, by illustrating:

• Part Number of the new region of residence or the nearest polling booth where you will carry out your franchise

It is mandatory to submit proof and xerox copies along with form 8 while applying for address change.