HOW TO CHANGE NAME IN VOTER ID CARD FROM HOME?
A Voter ID card is an important document in India as it makes citizens eligible to cast vote in elections
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Issued by the Election Commission of India, the Voter ID card serves as proof of identity and residence during elections
The document includes essential details such as an individual's photograph, name, address and a unique voter identification number
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The voter ID card plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and fairness of the electoral process by preventing voter fraud and impersonation
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But in some cases, there is a mismatch of details like the spelling of names and address, which can be rectified online. Here are the steps
Log on to the official National Voters Services Portal or NVSP
Find the link that says 'Correction of Entries in Electoral Roll' on the main page of the website
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Now click (tap in case of mobile) on the button that says 'Form 8'. This will take you to a new page where you need to enter the required details
Select the option 'Self' and click 'Submit', select the option 'Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll' and click 'Ok'
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Now enter the constituency name, Aadhaar number, email and mobile number, and select the detail that requires corrections or changes
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Click on the 'Name' tab, enter the name and upload the supporting documents required for the name change to correct the detail
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