How to update address / personal details in Voter ID (EPIC) online.

The Indian Voter ID Card, also known as the Electronic Photo Identity Card (EPIC), is an identification card that the Election Commission of India issues to adults residing in India who have reached the age of 18. It is used primarily by Indian citizens to cast ballots in local, state, and federal elections as a means of proving their identity. 

It can also be used as generic identification, address, and age verification for other needs like getting a SIM card for a phone or applying for a passport. It also functions as a travel document for flights or land travel to Nepal and Bhutan. Other names for it include Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC). It was initially implemented in 1993, while the Chief Election Commissioner was in office.

Update or Change address or personal details in Voter ID Card or EPIC

• Log in to the National Voters Services Portal, the Official Website for services provided to voters.

• Click on the "Correction of entries in electoral roll" section after navigating to it.

• A brand-new page loads. Choose "Form 8" from the page's list.

• This will take you to the page where you may actually request a correction to your voter card.

• Fill out the form with the following information. Fill out the form with the following information. State and the legislative district in which you are registered. Name, electoral roll part number, serial number, gender, and age. Give information about your family, including your father's, mother's, and husband's names.

• Type in your entire address.

• If you have a voter identification card that has been issued, make sure to provide information about it, including the card number, the date it was issued, the state it was issued from, and the electoral district it was issued for.

• After entering these details, you must upload the supporting documentation. These include a current photo of you, proof of identification, and your address.

• Select the information that needs to be modified or rectified next. In this specific instance, you will need to click on the "My Name" button to make sure that the procedure only modifies the name on your voter ID.

• Put in the location where you're sending the request (city).

• Mention the day that you are requesting a change to the name on your voter ID.

• Fill in your contact details (mobile number, email ID).

• Click the "Submit" tab after you have checked the data you have provided.

Your name as it appears on your voter ID card may be changed or corrected by submitting an application form together with required documentation. The form that has to be submitted is Form 8, and you may find it on the website of the chief electoral officer in your state. Additionally, it is accessible at every election office in the nation. 

Alternately, you can complete and submit the form online, which is accessible on the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of your state/Union Territory. You will be required to provide information such as your name, address, and phone number, as well as your voter ID card number, constituency details, and any documents that include the updated or corrected name.

The request for changes of specific information on the electoral roll is made using Form 8. You can view the changes in the upcoming voter list when you download the application form, make adjustments, and submit it.

A voter ID card is a versatile document that has numerous uses. Its main purpose is to act as an identifying document for someone taking part in the election process. When applying for everything from a home loan to a credit card to purchasing a plane ticket, it can also be used as proof of identification and proof of residency. This makes it a crucial document with many uses, thus it is crucial for people to make sure that all the information it includes is accurate and up to date.

It's possible that the name printed on the voter ID application will contain mistakes during processing. If your name appears incorrectly on your voter identification card, you should have that corrected as quickly as possible to avoid any future issues.

Individuals may also opt to change their names, with women typically assuming their husband's name after marriage. The voter's ID card should be updated as quickly as possible to reflect this name change.