Prefer paper to the portal? The Form 8 PDF can be downloaded free from the Election Commission's website, filled by hand and given to your Booth Level Officer. This guide covers the download and every section of the form.
Download the official Form 8 PDF
- Visit voters.eci.gov.in.
- Open the Forms section.
- Against "Shifting of residence / correction of entries / replacement of EPIC / marking of PwD" choose Form 8 and download the English or Hindi PDF.
Regional language versions are on each state's Chief Electoral Officer website. Printed copies are also available free at ERO offices and with BLOs.
Check the version. Use the current four-option Form 8. Older "Form 8" and "Form 8A" PDFs still float around the internet and are no longer valid.
What you can do with this one form
- Shift your entry to a new address
- Correct name, age or date of birth, gender, relative's name, address, mobile number or photo
- Get a replacement voter ID card
- Have a disability recorded
How to fill Form 8: section by section
| Part of the form | What to write |
|---|---|
| Addressed to | The Electoral Registration Officer, with your assembly constituency number and name |
| Applicant details | Your name, EPIC number, Aadhaar (optional), mobile number and email |
| Application for | Tick one: shifting of residence, correction of entries, replacement EPIC, or PwD marking |
| Shifting of residence | Full new address and the address document you are attaching |
| Correction of entries | Tick only the entries that are wrong and write the correct value against each; name the document attached |
| Replacement EPIC | Reason: lost, destroyed or mutilated |
| Disability | Category and percentage, with certificate if you have one |
| Declaration | Place, date and your signature or thumb impression |
Tips for filling the paper form
- Write in block letters with a blue or black pen.
- Spell your name exactly as on the document you attach.
- Fill only the section that matches the option you ticked; leave the others blank.
- Paste a new photo only if you are asking for a photo change.
- Self-attest each photocopy.
Where to submit
- Your Booth Level Officer, or
- The ERO or Assistant ERO office of your constituency, or
- A special camp at your polling station during roll revision weekends.
Collect the tear-off acknowledgement at the bottom of the form. It has the reference number you need for the Form 8 status check.
PDF or online: which is better?
Both lead to the same officer and the same decision. Online is quicker because you get the reference number instantly and can upload documents from your phone — see Form 8 online correction. The paper form is useful for voters without a smartphone, or when a BLO is collecting forms in your locality.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I download the Form 8 PDF?
From the Forms section of voters.eci.gov.in, in English and Hindi, free of cost.
Is Form 8A still required for address change within the same constituency?
No. Form 8A has been discontinued. Use the "Shifting of residence" option in Form 8.
Can one Form 8 be used for both address change and name correction?
The form asks you to tick one type of application. File the shifting request first, and the correction after it is processed, or ask your BLO which to file.
Do I have to pay to submit Form 8?
No. There is no fee for the form or for submitting it.
Source: Election Commission of India, Form 8 under the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960.