Quick Answer: To correct a wrong name, date of birth, address, photo or other detail on your Voter ID, file Form 8 online on the Election Commission of India's Voter Services Portal (voters.eci.gov.in) or through the Voter Helpline app. Log in, choose the entry to fix, upload proof, and submit. The service is free, and your record is usually updated within about 30 days.
Should there be an error in one's Voter ID Card in terms of misspelling, date of birth, address or photo, there's no need for reapplying for a new card. A mere correction needs to be submitted. It's the Election Commission of India or ECI that handles all the corrections with the help of an online application called Form 8 which people can make use of to submit their corrections online.
Voter ID Correction at a Glance
Here are the key facts before you start.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Form used | Form 8 (Correction of Entries) |
| Issuing authority | Election Commission of India (ECI) |
| Who can apply | Any existing voter with an EPIC (Voter ID) number |
| Fee | Free |
| Mode | Online (Voter Services Portal / Voter Helpline app) or offline (BLO/ERO office) |
| Processing time | Usually up to 30 days after verification |
What Can You Correct With Form 8?
With Form 8, you can modify virtually any incorrect information on your Voter ID Card. Even after correcting the error, you still have in hand the Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC), which remains the same document. You can use it to correct the following:
- Name (spelling errors in your name or your relative's name)
- Date of birth or age
- Address (also used when you shift your residence)
- Photograph
- Gender
- Relation type and relative's name (father, mother or spouse)
- Mobile number or email
What Else Can Form 8 Update?
The same Form 8 includes changing the address, obtaining a replacement EPIC, and also granting the rights of a disabled voter to someone. One application can contain several changes.
What Documents Do You Need for Each Correction?
A self-certified proof document will be necessary that accurately portrays the information required. The proof is actually the purpose of the correction.
| Correction type | Document proof (any one) |
|---|---|
| Name / spelling | Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport or 10th marksheet |
| Date of birth | Birth certificate, 10th marksheet, PAN card or passport |
| Address | Electricity/water bill, ration card, bank passbook or rent agreement |
| Photograph | A fresh passport-size colour photo (JPEG, plain background) |
| Gender / relation | Aadhaar or any government ID showing the correct entry |
How Do You File Form 8 Online?
You file Form 8 directly on the ECI's official portal. Follow these steps.
- Go to the Election Commission's Voter Services Portal and log in. If you're new to the portal, register with your mobile number and set a password.
- On the dashboard, select "Correction of Entries in Electoral Roll (Form 8)".
- Enter your EPIC (Voter ID) number and confirm the record that appears is yours.
- Tick the detail you want to correct, for example name or date of birth, and type in the correct value.
- Upload the self-attested document that supports the change, along with a new photo if you're updating it. You can view the official Form 8 layout to see exactly what is asked.
- Review the details, submit, and note down the reference number shown on screen.
Can Someone Help You File It?
If a step feels confusing or you're helping an elderly relative, you can use assisted Voter ID correction support to get the form filled and submitted correctly the first time.
How Do You Correct Your Voter ID on the Voter Helpline App?
If you want to handle everything with the help of a mobile phone, the Voter Helpline app makes it possible. All you have to do is download the app on your Android phone or iPhone and operate using it.
- Open the app and tap "Voter Registration", then "Correction of entries in electoral roll (Form 8)".
- Log in or register with your mobile number.
- Enter your EPIC number, select the field to correct, and fill in the right value.
- Upload the supporting document and photo, then submit and save your reference number.
How Long Does the Correction Take and How Do You Track It?
Typically, the changes to the Voter ID are accomplished in nearly one month. However, the process can take longer during busy election periods. Following the submission of Form 8, the Booth Level Officer (BLO) verifies your application before making any changes.
How Do You Track the Correction?
To check progress, log back in to the Voter Services Portal, open "Track Application Status", and enter your reference number. You can also check your name in the electoral roll by SMS to confirm the update has gone through. Once approved, you can download your updated e-EPIC digital Voter ID straight away, even before the physical card arrives.
Is There Any Fee for Voter ID Correction?
No. Submitting your application via the internet or visiting the election office in person will not cause any extra charge with respect to changing any information on your Voter ID. The Election Commission of India does not require any payment for updating or changing details, such as your name, date of birth, residence address, photograph, etc.
What Other Voter ID Tasks Might You Need?
All these corrections run through the ECI's Voter Services Portal, formerly the National Voter Service Portal. You may also want to link your Voter ID with your Aadhaar number, which is a separate voluntary process. For more identity and card-related guides, browse the government ID cards section.
