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How To Change Photo In Voter ID (EPIC) Card Online 2024

There could be a number of reasons why you need to change the photo on your Voter ID card. The photo might be distorted or damaged, or maybe you have uploaded the wrong photo and need to change it.

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The Election Commission of India (ECI) has made it easier to change the photo of your voter ID card online through its Voters’ Service Portal (voters.eci.gov.in).

In this article, you will get to know the following details about how to change the photo on your Voter ID card online,

Let’s see each of these points in detail.

Details required to change the photo in your Voter ID (EPIC) card online

You need a scanned copy of your Passport Size photo (in JPEG format) to change the photo on your voter ID card online.

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Also, you must have an account in the Voters’ Services Portal.

Click to know how to register on the Voters’ Service Portal.

Steps to apply for Voter ID (EPIC) card photo change online

To apply for a change of photo on your Voter ID (EPIC) Card in India,

Step 1: Go to the Voters’ Service Portal

Voter Service Portal Log In option
The “Login” option on Voters’ Service Portal
  1. First, go to the official website of Voters’ Service Portal at voters.eci.gov.in.
  2. Next, click on the “Login” option.
  3. Next, enter your Username and Password.
  4. Next, enter “Captcha” and click on the “Request OTP” button.
  5. Next, enter the OTP received in the specified field and click on the ‘Verify & Login’ button.

(Direct link to the login page)

In case you don’t remember your password, you can reset it online.

Click to know the steps to reset Voters’ Service Portal password.

Step 2: Open Voter ID Form 8

Voter Portal Form 8
The ‘Fill Form 8′ option in Voters’ Service Portal
  1. The homepage of the Voters’ Service Portal will open up.
  2. Next, click on the “Fill Form 8” button.
  3. Next, choose for whom you are correcting the details and enter the voter ID number.
  4. Next, click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  5. Next, select the ‘Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll’ option.
  6. Next, click on the ‘OK’ button. A new page will open up.

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Step 3: Upload the new photo

New Photo upload page for Voter ID
Field to upload a new photo in Voter ID
  1. On the new page, State, District & Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency will be auto-filled.
  2. Next, click on the ‘Next’ button.
  3. Next, fill in the rest of the details and click on the ‘Next’ button.
  4. Next, under ‘Application for Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll,’ click on the ‘Photo’ option.
  5. Next, upload the photo you want in the specified field.
  6. Next, click on the ‘Next’ button.

Step 4: Submit Form 8

Submit Voters Portal FORM 8
Submit Voters’ Service Portal FORM 8
  1. Next, enter the place from where you are applying from.
  2. Next, click on the ‘Next’ button.
  3. Next, enter the captcha code.
  4. Next, click on the ‘Preview and Submit’ button.
  5. Filled-up form 8 will appear in front of you.
  6. Verify the details. If you want to make any changes, click on the “Edit Form” option.
  7. If everything is ok, click on the “Submit” button.

Your application for a change of photo on your voter ID card will be submitted and a Reference ID will be generated. Save it for future use.

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The Election Commission of India gives you the option to track your application status online through its portal.

Click to know how to track your photo change application status online.

By following these steps you can easily change the photo on your voter ID EPIC card online.

You can also follow similar steps to change other details on your voter card in India.

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Disclaimer: The Information provided above is for educational purposes only. The images used are for representative purposes only.

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