Your Voter ID is a significant document used for voting and as a form of identification in several official processes. It holds crucial details like your name, photo, date of birth, and address. Inaccuracies in this information can create problems, and name errors can be corrected through online and offline channels. The required form for a name change on your Voter ID is Form 8. This guide will explain Form 8 and how to change your name online.
**Form 8 Explained**
Form 8 is used to apply for changes or corrections in your details within the electoral roll. You can find this form on the official website: https://voters.eci.gov.in/.
**How to Change Your Name Online: A Simple Guide**
1. Visit the National Voter Service Portal: https://voters.eci.gov.in/.
2. On the homepage, find the option for ‘Shifting of Residence/Correction of Entry in Existing Electoral Roll’. Then, click on the Form 8 icon.
3. To initiate the name change process, click on Form 8.
4. Enter your mobile number associated with your Voter ID. An OTP will be sent for verification.
5. After logging in, enter your Voter ID card number to access your details.
6. Select the ‘Correction of Entry’ option to proceed.
7. Form 8 will appear; carefully fill in the required details.
8. Review all entries before submitting.
9. Submit the form.
**List of Documents Needed**
Provide any of these documents:
* Water, electricity, or gas bill
* Aadhaar card
* Bank or Post Office passbook
* Passport
* Birth certificate
* PAN card
* Driving license
* 10th or 12th-grade certificate