Correction of voter ID in West Bengal now can be done online. If there are any spelling mistake or address change or wrong date of birth (DOB) in your voter card, then you can change it easily online. You can also make the correction by an offline process.
The population of our country is over 1.2 billion, among them the number of voters approximately 814.5 million. It is very obvious that there can be some mistakes in term of spelling mistakes, address mistakes etc in there Voter id card. You can read the Online Marriage Certificate application process.
But not to worry, ECI has ensured to rectify the voter id card through online process. Because, every voter has right to elect, and their vote is precious also. The procedure of online Correction Of Voter id Card is given below.
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Types of Mistakes in Your Voter Card
- mistakes in Spelling of the name or address
- There may be mistakes in Identity or photographs
- Wrong address
- Wrong name or surname
- There may be some mistakes in the guardian’s name
Correction of Voter ID Online Process
Step – 1: Log in to the official website – http://www.nvsp.in
Step – 2: Go to the selection titled “correction of entries in an electoral roll“.
Step – 3: A new page will open. Click on ‘Form 8‘.
Step – 4: By this page, you can reach the actual page where you can request for correction.
Step – 5: Select the language and fill up the basic information like state and Assembly or parliamentary constituency.
- Your State, District, and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency.
Then The Election Commission of India (ECI) authority will check the information and incorporate it into your voter ID card.
Step – 6: Now download the receipt copy containing the acknowledgment no or reference no. You can track your application through this.
Enter here your reference id to track your voter card application status – https://www.nvsp.in/Forms/Forms/trackstatus
Correction of Voter ID Offline Process
You can also apply offline for correction of a mistake in Voter card. For that, you have to submit Form 8. It will be available on the official website or you have to collect it from electoral offices.
Types of Correction in Voter Identity Card
You can do correction of the followings in your present card. These are –
- Name
- Age
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Address
- Name of relative
- Type of Relation
- Photograph
- Elector’s Photo Identity Card Number(if issued)
Required Documents
- In case of a mistake like a name/address, you have to submit permanent address proof.
- In case of identity mistake, you have to submit the latest photograph.
Correction Fees
For fresh apply, correction of card or transfer of card is free for online process & in your local area when correction is going on. But in SDO and Other head offices, they will charge Rs. 25 to 50 for Correction, Duplicate(in case of lost Voter card).
Important Links
Official Website of National Voters’ Service Portal – Click here
Official website of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) – Click here
Online Application for correction of voter card (Form 8) – Click here
Download Form 8 for offline application – Click here
Track application status of new voter card – Click here
F.A.Q
1. Why you immediately change the wrong information in your voter card?
A voter card is very important to every citizen. You have to provide this card for doing any government activity. Now if you change the information later or don’t change, this it may happen problem in the future. Or getting after new card, you have to again submit the new one to everywhere. So, it is better to change it as soon as possible.
2. How can I change my Voter card details?
You can correct your voter card details online or offline. The online process is very easy as well as time and money saving.
3. Where can I apply to correct or change vote card information?
You can apply online on the official website or by submitting the application (Form 8/8A) at the electoral office.
4. Which form I have to submit for correction of Voter card?
You have to submit the Form 8 or Form 8A.
5. Which Documents I have to submit for voter card correction?
Any official document containing the changed or corrected information. It may be – Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Passport or PAN card. For photograph change, you have to submit a recent photo.
6. How can I track my application status after applying for correction?
You can track your application status by entering the reference number you got during application (online or offline) in the official website.
7. Have I to pay any fees for Correction in my voter card?
Yes, you have to pay applicable fees for correction the card.
8. How much I have to pay for voter card online correction/ offline correction?
It is totally free when making the correction in online or any correction is going on in your local area.
9. When I will get my new voter card?
Within 3-4 weeks you will get the new voter card.
10. How I will get the new voter card?
Your voter card will arrive in your nearest electoral office. You can collect the card from there.
11. What do I do with my old voter card?
You have to surrender your old voter ID card with the incorrect information. Then only you can collect your new voter ID card.
12. How I Submit documents during applying online for voter card correction?
For online, you have to upload the scanned copy of the required documents after filling up the form.
13. How I Submit documents during applying offline for voter card correction?
For offline, you have to attach the xerox copy of the documents and photographs with the form.
14. How can I track my voter id status if I have lost the application number?
In case if you lost your application no/ reference no, then you have to wait at least 1 month to get it updated on the official website. Then you can search your voter identity from the link – http://electoralsearch.in/. Here you will confirm your correction has been done or not.
15. how to change the date of birth in voter id card online?
Fill up the form 8 online. During filling up the form, give tick mark on “Date of Birth”.
16. How search voter ID by name?
You can get voter card details by entering your name and some detail from that official website – http://electoralsearch.in
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