Voters will be able to update their voter ID online for National Voters’ Day this year. Visit the Election Commission’s website or Voter Helpline App, select Form 8A, fill in details, upload valid documents, submit online, receive a reference number, and verify details. The Election Commission offers four vital apps: Voter hotline, Saksham, cVIGIL, and Voter Turnout, improving voter convenience and inclusivity.
Citizens can now update their Voter ID data online on January 25 for the 14th National Voters’ Day, the Election Commission’s annual awareness campaign. With Lok Sabha elections approaching, people are updating their voter ID cards’ name and address, which can be done from anywhere.
Update voter ID online: Process
Follow these steps to alter your Voter ID card online:
Visit the Election Commission website or Voter Helpline App:
Visit the Election Commission's site.
Voter Helpline App is another option.
State selection takes you to the next page.You must access Form 8A, an online form for changing Voter ID information.
Complete Online Form: Name, address, state, and constituency changes must be entered.
A legitimate official document like an Aadhar Card or passport must be uploaded.
After filling out the form and uploading the papers, submit the application online.
Upon submission, you will receive a reference number for application tracking.
Verify your info: Changes will be made to the Voter ID card after verification.
Four Essential Indian Election Commission Apps
Four Election Commission apps are designed to make voting easier. They are:
Voter helpline app for ID cards, lists, and constituencies.
The Saksham App, created for physically challenged people, makes voting accessible.
cVIGIL App lets you share photos and videos with the Election Commission for oversight.
Voter Turnout App provides real-time election day voter turnout data.These apps and internet tools allow voters to update their information and keep informed about the election. The ease of these digital channels makes democracy more accessible and inclusive.
Conclusion
The Indian Election Commission initiated a voter awareness campaign on January 25. Online updates allow voters to change their name and address on their cards. Visit the Commission’s website or Voter Helpline App, select Form 8A, fill in required details, upload a valid government document such an Aadhar Card or Passport, submit the application online, receive a reference number, and verify the details. The Election Commission offers four vital voter convenience apps: the Voter hotline, Saksham for disabled people, cVIGIL for monitoring, and Voter Turnout for real-time voter turnout information. These digital channels make democracy more accessible and inclusive.
