Form 8 is the single form for changing anything on an existing voter ID: a spelling mistake, wrong date of birth, old photo, new address, or a lost card. You can file it free of cost on the ECI portal in about ten minutes.
What Form 8 can be used for
| Option in Form 8 | Use it when |
|---|---|
| Shifting of residence | You moved to a new address, in the same constituency or a different one |
| Correction of entries | Name, gender, date of birth or age, relative's name, relation type, address, mobile number or photo is wrong |
| Replacement EPIC | Your card is lost, destroyed or damaged and nothing needs correcting |
| Marking as person with disability | You want disability recorded for facilities on polling day |
The old Form 8A for moving within a constituency no longer exists; it was merged into Form 8.
Before you start
- Your EPIC number (printed on the voter ID).
- A mobile number for OTP.
- A scanned document that shows the correct detail (see the list below).
- A recent passport-size photo if you are changing the photo.
Form 8 online: step by step
- Open voters.eci.gov.in and sign up or log in with your mobile number and OTP. The ECINet mobile app offers the same service.
- On the home page choose "Correction of entries / Shifting of residence — Fill Form 8".
- Select Self (or "Other elector" for a family member) and enter the EPIC number. Your current record is displayed.
- Pick the type of application: shifting, correction, replacement EPIC or PwD marking.
- For a correction, tick the entries you want to change and type the correct values. The form limits how many entries can be changed in one application, so choose only what is actually wrong.
- Upload the supporting document for each change.
- Fill the declaration with place and date, enter the captcha, and use Preview to check every spelling.
- Submit. Note the reference number shown on screen and sent by SMS.
Documents for each type of correction
| Correction | Document that works |
|---|---|
| Name | Aadhaar, PAN, passport, driving licence, Class 10 certificate; gazette notification or marriage certificate for a changed name |
| Date of birth | Birth certificate, Class 10 or 12 certificate, passport, PAN, Aadhaar |
| Address / shifting | Electricity, water or gas bill, bank passbook, registered rent agreement, passport, Aadhaar |
| Photo | New passport-size photograph |
| Replacement card | No document for a damaged card; a copy of the police report helps if the card was lost |
What happens after you submit
The application goes to the Electoral Registration Officer of your constituency. A Booth Level Officer may visit or call to verify. Once approved, the roll is updated, you can download the updated e-EPIC from the portal, and a printed card is sent by post. Your EPIC number normally stays the same. Track progress with our guide to Form 8 status check.
Why Form 8 applications get rejected
- The uploaded document does not show the corrected detail, or is unreadable.
- The name on the document differs from the name typed in the form.
- The BLO could not find you at the address during verification.
- A second application was filed while the first was still pending.
Election coming up? In the states voting in early 2027 the final roll is due on 4 January 2027. File corrections well before the roll is frozen so the right details appear on polling day.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee for voter ID correction through Form 8?
No. Filing Form 8 is free, online and offline.
Will my EPIC number change after correction?
Normally no. The same EPIC number continues and a replacement card is issued with the corrected details.
Can I change my address to another state with Form 8?
Yes. Choose "Shifting of residence" and enter the new address with proof. Your entry is moved to the new constituency.
Can I file Form 8 offline?
Yes. Fill the printed form and give it to your Booth Level Officer or the ERO office with self-attested documents.
Source: Election Commission of India, Form 8 and the Voters' Service Portal. Portal labels change from time to time; the steps remain the same.