When you shift to another area or if your NID card’s address gets wrong, then it is mandatory for Voter Area Change or NID address change.
To change NID address or voter area you have to fill up Form 13 and submit it to the nearest election office. Then your application will be granted and your address will be changed.
NID Card Address Change
Many job seekers in our country usually cannot live permanently in one place. They have to move to different places at different times due to job requirements.
In this, they cannot participate in elections in other areas with their local NID card. Considering these things, it becomes necessary for them to change their NID card address.
If you face any such problem then you can also change your NID card address.
There is another reason to change the NID card address. If we give the wrong address when we register the NID card then we have to change that too. All these reasons may lead to the need to change the NID card.
How to Change Voter Area?
Now the main thing is how we can change the address of the NID card. To change the NID card address you need to contact your local election office.
- There you will be issued Electoral Area Transfer Form-13 to change your NID card address.
- You have to fill out this form correctly and submit it to the Election Office along with some necessary documents by paying the required fee.
- This area-changing process may take some time.
- This is the time you have to wait. You have to go and collect your NID card again at the specified time.
So friends let’s know the process of filling out the form for change of voter area. Also, know what documents are required to change the voter area and how much fee will be required.
Voter Area Change Online Process
The NID Voter area can be changed both online and offline. If you want to change it at your home online, then you have to provide a lot of information online. But it is a very easy process.
To change any information on your NID card Online, please visit NID Card Information Correction Process Online.
Voter Area Change Form pdf
First, you need to collect the change form from the Election office to change the voter area offline.
This form will be given to you when you go to the election office and inform them about the change of voter area. This form is called Voter Area Change Form 13.
If you find it difficult to fill this form by going to the election office, then you can fill this form at home.
We have provided a PDF link below. Form 13 is provided at this link. If you want, you can also download this PDF copy from here, print it, and fill it out at home.
Voter Area Changing Process Offline
Now let’s know how to fill out the above form. First, you need to print the form and bring it or collect it from the election office.
Then read the form carefully from the beginning to the end. This will give you an idea of the form and a good idea of where to put what in the form.
- Here you will see the name of the applicant in column 1 of the form.
- Write your name correctly in Bengali for this serial number 1.
- Then you have to write your National Identity Card number in the 2nd row.
- Next to this sequence, you will see that a shadow copy of the National Identity Card has to be attached.
- Here you have to attach a photocopy of your National Identity Card.
- Then you have to enter your date of birth correctly in option number three.
- Then there is a sequence of Number 4. Here you have to fill this 4-number option sequence and 5-number sequence well.
- Number 4 should be filled very well as per your current voter ID card serial number.
- The number 5 is the area to which you want to move. You need to fill out the number 5 carefully according to the area from which you want to amend your NID card.
- You have to fill Number 5 sequentially carefully according to the area in which you are going to change your NID card.
- Then come to option number 6.
- Here you have to write about how long you have been living in the area you have moved to.
- Now come to number 7.
- Here you have to write the reason why you have moved to the area you have moved to.
- Then you have to go to another page of the form. Page No. 8 of this page deals with the attachment of various documents.
- You must provide photocopies of all the documents you are asked to provide in relation to these documents along with this form.
- What documents you will need are specifically mentioned below.
- Then below you will see the applicant’s signature or fingerprint.
- Here you have to provide your signature or fingerprint. Then your application form filling is done.
- Here below you will see another option which is Applicant Identification Signature. Here you have to get it signed by a representative of your area and provide his name, National Identity Card number, and seal.
- If it is filled by someone else your application may be rejected. That is why you have to fill this option with any public representative of the area in which you live.
- The following section will then be filled by the office. You cannot pen it.
- Then you have to submit the appropriate documents along with this application form to the election office and must pay the fee for the same.
Documents Required For Voter Area Change
You will need several documents to change the voter area. You have to collect all these documents from the beginning. Documents required for change of voter area are-
- Certificate issued by Union Parishad or Municipal Mayor or Ward Councillor
- A photocopy of the house’s electricity or gas bill for proof of address
- A photocopy of holding tax, union council tax, or house rent receipts
- Photocopy of the NID card of the applicant
Collect these documents and submit them to the election office along with the application form. After that, the election office will verify the application form and give it to you in slip form by cutting the bottom part of the application form.
You should keep this slip very carefully. Because you will need this slip to collect a new voter ID card later.
Once your application process is accepted by the Election Office, it will be notified on your mobile number. You need to look carefully at what will be communicated to you through the message.
Because sometimes the message asks to submit some more necessary documents or some other problem is highlighted. So read the message carefully and follow the instructions given here.
You can do this application online or by visiting the election office. Then you will get the new smart card after some time after the application is accepted.
Voter Area Change Fee: NID Card Correction Cost
You apply for a change of voter ID card address for shifting to another area where you have shifted. Now talking about whether you have to pay any fee for this?
The services related to voter ID cards are government services. There is no fixed fee for this. But in some cases, some amount of fee has to be paid.
But you do not have to pay any fee for the application form for change of constituency which you fill out and submit to the election office. Because there is no official fee fixed for it.
However, when we go to the election office, we are first told the amount of money. Many of us fall prey to fraud. If they ask for a fee, you should keep in mind that it is not a government fee. This is their asking fee.
You can follow nidw.gov.bd for getting details information about your NID Card or voter ID Card.
FAQs About Voter Area Change
Know your questions’ answers from here if you have related to NID Voter area change.
What is the procedure for changing the voter area on an NID card?
To change the voter area or address on your NID card, you need to fill out Form 13 and submit it to the nearest election office along with the required documents.
Why might someone need to change their NID card address or voter area?
There are various reasons for changing the NID card address, including relocating to a new area or correcting an incorrect address.
Job seekers who frequently move for work may also need to change their voter area to participate in elections in their new location.
Is it possible to change the voter area online?
Yes, it is possible to change the voter area online. The process involves providing information and necessary documents online, and you can find more details about this process on the website.
Conclusion
This article provides a detailed guide on changing the voter area or address on your NID (National Identity Card) in Bangladesh.
It explains the circumstances under which you might need to make such a change, such as relocating to a different area or correcting an incorrect address.
