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how to change name and address in voter id offline

To change your name or address in a voter ID offline, visit your nearest election office, collect the correct correction form, fill it carefully, attach supporting documents, and submit it in person. For address transfer or correction, official voter services sources indicate that the process is handled through the voter services portal or the election office, and Form 8 is used for correction/shift of residence in existing electoral rolls; some state election offices also provide the form for offline submission.

Offline process

  1. Go to the nearest election office or voter registration office.
  2. Ask for the correction form for voter ID details.
  3. Fill in your EPIC number, old details, and the corrected name or new address.
  4. Attach self-attested proof documents.
  5. Submit the form and collect the acknowledgment or reference number.

Documents usually needed

  • Proof of identity, such as Aadhaar, PAN, or passport.
  • Proof of address, such as a utility bill, rental agreement, passport, or property-related document.
  • A recent passport-size photograph, if asked by the office.
  • Your existing voter ID card details or EPIC number.

Important notes

  • For address changes, the official ECI voter services portal says voters can manage updates through voter services and related correction requests.
  • State election offices may use Form 8 for shifting residence or correcting entries, as shown in the Assam Chief Electoral Officer’s Form 8 document.
  • Procedures and document requirements can vary slightly by state or district, so the local election office may ask for extra proof.

Simple example

If you moved to a new house in the same city, you would usually submit the correction/shift form with a new address proof and your existing voter details, then wait for verification and the updated card or roll entry.

Quick note

The safest approach is to take your original ID proof, address proof, and a photocopy set to the election office so the form can be completed correctly in one visit.

TL;DR: Offline voter ID name or address changes are done at the election office using the correction form, with identity and address proof attached, then submitted for verification.