Quick answer
If your name is still on the voter list at your old address, use Form 8 and choose "Shifting of residence". It works for a move within the same constituency and for a move to another constituency or state. If SIR has removed your name as "Permanently Shifted", Form 8 cannot be used: apply with Form 6 at your new address.
Step 1: First check whether your name is still on the list
This one check decides the form. Search your name with your EPIC number in the current voter list; our guide on how to check your name has the steps.
| What you find | What it means | Form to use |
|---|---|---|
| Your name is on the list at the old address | Your entry is active | Form 8 (shifting of residence) |
| Your name is not found, and SIR is done or going on in your old state | Your entry was likely removed as "Shifted" | Form 6 at the new address |
| You were never on any list | You are a new voter | Form 6 (new voter) |
Not sure? Our team checks the current list and the SIR left-out names list for you: voter list name check.
Why SIR changes the answer
In SIR, the BLO takes the enumeration form to the address on your voter record. If you no longer live there, no form is collected, and your name is left out of the draft list with the reason "Permanently Shifted". After that, your old entry cannot be moved with Form 8. The Election Commission's advice for such voters is to file Form 6 during the claims and objections period, at the place where you live now.
Where SIR is still going on, Form 6 is filed together with an SIR declaration. On 30 September 2026 the Election Commission removed this extra declaration in states where SIR is complete; there the ordinary Form 6 is enough. Read more: Name missing after SIR and apply for a new voter ID with Form 6.
Form 8 for shifting: who can use it
Since 1 August 2022, one Form 8 covers four jobs: shifting of residence, correction of entries, replacement of the voter card, and marking a person with disability. The old Form 8A (shifting inside the same constituency) was stopped, so Form 8 is used for every move.
- Moved to a new house in the same area or constituency: Form 8, shifting within the constituency.
- Moved to another city or another state: Form 8, shifting outside the constituency.
- Married and moved to your husband's home: Form 8 shifting, if your name is still on the list at your parents' address.
Want to fix a name, age or photo too? See correct your voter ID details with Form 8.
Proof of your new address
Attach one self-attested address proof for the new address. Form 8 lists the accepted documents; common ones are:
- A water, electricity or gas connection bill for that address.
- Aadhaar card.
- A current passbook of a bank or post office.
- Indian passport.
- A registered rent or lease deed (if you are a tenant) or a registered sale deed (if it is your own house).
The proof can be in your own name or in the name of your parents or spouse. If you have none of the listed documents, you can write the name of another document that shows your address.
How to shift your voter ID online with Form 8: step by step
- Log in to the official ECI voter portal with your mobile number and the OTP sent to it.
- Choose Fill Form 8 under "Shifting of residence / correction of entries".
- Select Self and enter your EPIC number. Your current entry opens.
- Choose Shifting of residence, then within or outside your assembly constituency.
- Select the new state, district and constituency, and type your new full address.
- Upload one address proof and enter the date you started living there.
- Check the preview, enter the OTP and submit. Note the reference number.
- A BLO may visit your new address to verify. Track the application with the reference number until it is approved.
Need help tracking it? Check your voter application status. New card after approval: download your e-EPIC.
Do not keep two entries
Under sections 17 and 18 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, a person can be on the voter list in only one place. Do not apply as a new voter at the new address while your old entry is still active: shift it with Form 8. In SIR, if you are on the list in two places, give the enumeration form only where you live now; the other entry is removed.
Want to remove the old entry of a family member who has moved away or died? See name removal with Form 7.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing Form 8 when SIR has already removed your name. It gets rejected; you need Form 6.
- Filing Form 6 as a new voter while your old entry is still active. This makes two entries.
- Uploading a proof with a different address, or a blurred photo of it.
- Typing a different name spelling from your existing entry.
- Losing the reference number. You need it to track the application.
Frequently asked questions
Which form is used to change the address on a voter ID? Form 8, with the option "Shifting of residence". It is used for a move inside the same constituency and for a move to another constituency or state.
Is Form 8A still used? No. Form 8A was stopped from 1 August 2022. Shifting inside the same constituency is now done with Form 8.
SIR removed my name because I had moved. Can I still use Form 8? No. When your entry is no longer on the list, Form 8 cannot shift it. Apply with Form 6 at your new address.
Will I get a new voter card after shifting? Yes. If the Form 8 application is approved, a replacement card is issued for the new address, and you should return the old card.
I moved to another state for work. Must I shift my vote? You should be registered where you ordinarily live now. If you have moved for good, shift your entry to the new address.
Can SIR Mitra shift my voter ID for me? Yes. Our team first checks whether your name is still on the list, then fills the right form with you from your own login (you give the OTP), and keeps you updated on WhatsApp. Book voter ID address change.
Related guides and services
- Voter ID forms 6, 7 and 8 explained
- Find your name in the last SIR list
- Got an SIR notice? What to do
- Our services: new voter ID (Form 6) · voter ID correction (Form 8) · book a call with your BLO
Want us to do it with you?
Send your details on WhatsApp. Our team checks your voter record and tells you exactly what to do next.
Sources
- Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi: SIR 2026 frequently asked questions (PDF)
- Election Commission of India: guidelines for Form 8 (PDF)
- Press Information Bureau: changes to the voter registration forms, Form 8A discontinued
- Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi: press note on the new registration forms (1 August 2022, PDF)
- The Daily Jagran: ECI removes SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where revision is complete (30 September 2026)
- Election Commission of India: Voters' Service Portal
SIR Mitra is a private help service, not the Election Commission of India. Rules and dates can change, so always confirm on eci.gov.in or with your Booth Level Officer.