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Voter ID (EPIC) card photo change online (Form 8) – Steps

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 has made it easier to change the photo of your voter ID EPIC card online through the NVSP portal.

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

  1. Documents Required
  2. Steps to change photo

Now let’s see each of these points in detail…

Documents Required to change the photo in your Voter ID (EPIC) card online

The documents that you will need to change the photo on your voter ID card are,

  1. Scanned copy of your Passport size photo (in JPEG format)

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

You must have an account in the NVSP portal in order to change the photo on your voter ID (EPIC) card.

Click to known how to register in the NVSP Portal

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

Step 1: Go to the NVSP Portal and Log In.

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NVSP Home Screen
  1. First, go to the official portal of NVSP at nvsp.in
  2. Click on the “Voter Portal” option.
  3. Enter your Username and Password. (If you are opening for the first time, you need to register first)
  4. Enter “Captcha” and click on “Log In”.

Step 2: Open Voter card Form 8

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Correction in Voter ID option
  1. The homepage of the NVSP new Voter Portal will open up.
  2. Click on “Correction in Voter ID”.
  3. Now click on “Yes, I have a voter ID number”.
  4. Enter your voter card number and click on “Fetch details”
  5. Click on Proceed.
  6. A new page will open up.

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Step 3: Upload Photo

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Upload new voter ID photo
  1. On the new page, click on the photograph option.
  2. Click on “Save and Continue”.
  3. Now upload the photo you want in the specified field.
  4. Click on “Save and Continue”.

Step 4: Submit Form 8

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Submit voter FORM 8
  1. Enter your name and date.
  2. Enter the place from where you are applying from.
  3. Now click on “Save and Continue”.
  4. Filled up form 8 will appear in front of you.
  5. Verify the details. If you want to make any changes, click on “Edit Form”.
  6. If everything is ok, click on “Submit”

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 the steps to change the photo of your voter card in other states of India.


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