How to change your address on your Voter ID (Form 8)
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If you've moved, you don't register again. You file Form 8 and choose 'shifting of residence'.
According to the Election Commission's Form 8 guidelines, your application goes to the Electoral Registration Officer for your new address. You attach one self-attested address proof, which can be in your own name or a parent's or spouse's name.
Can this be done online?
Partly online
What you'll typically need
- Proof of Address at the new address
Steps
- Sign in at voters.eci.gov.in with your mobile number and OTP
- Select 'Shifting of Residence' and specify within or outside your Assembly Constituency
- Enter your new address and upload self-attested proof of address
- Your Booth Level Officer (BLO) conducts a physical or telephonic verification
- Once approved by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), download your updated e-EPIC
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting address proof not in your own name (or a parent's/spouse's) — it will be rejected during BLO verification.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my parent's or spouse's address proof?
Yes. The ECI's Form 8 guidelines allow an address proof in your own name or in your parent's or spouse's name.
Do I get a new voter ID card?
Yes. Once the ERO approves the change, a replacement EPIC is issued, and the guidelines say you should return your old card.
I've never registered to vote. Can I use Form 8?
No. Form 8 is only for people already on the roll. First-time voters use Form 6.
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Start with SwikaarSource: Election Commission of India — Guidelines for Form 8 (Shifting of Residence / Correction / Replacement) · Last verified 2026-11-14
Source: Voters' Services Portal — Election Commission of India · Last verified 2026-09-13