NID Card Correction 2024

Do you want to correct your National ID Card or Voter ID Card? Here is what you need and how to apply online for NID Card Correction in detail.

If you are a new voter and found mistakes in your name, father’s name, or other information on your Voter ID Card after downloading it, don’t worry. You can apply online and correct your National ID Card within 7 to 15 days.

First, let’s learn what documents are required for online NID Card correction. Then, we’ll see the rules for correcting the National ID Card online.

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Documents Needed for Voter ID Card Correction

To correct the Voter ID Card, you generally need educational certificates, passport, driving license, digital birth registration copy, MPO sheet or service book copy, marriage certificate, parents’ ID card, or children’s ID card. Any 2 of these documents can be used to correct the NID card.

Depending on the type of correction, the required documents will vary. Below is a table showing the necessary documents based on the type of correction:

Correction Type	Required Documents
Name Correction	– SSC or HSC or equivalent certificate<br> – Online birth registration certificate<br> – Passport/Driving License<br> – MPO sheet/Service book<br> – Marriage certificate<br> – Copies of at least 2 children’s NID cards showing the correct name of the parent
Date of Birth Correction	– SSC or HSC or equivalent certificate<br> – Online birth registration certificate<br> – Passport/Driving License<br> – MPO sheet/Service book<br> – Marriage certificate<br> – Authority certification
Father’s/Mother’s Name Correction	– SSC or HSC or equivalent certificate<br> – Online birth registration certificate<br> – Passport/Driving License<br> – Parents’ National ID cards<br> – Parents’ birth registration<br> – Office head’s certification (for employees)<br> – Heir certificate showing the names and National ID numbers of all children in order of birth<br> – Sibling’s National ID card

For more details on what is needed for NID correction, see the section “Documents needed for Voter ID Card correction.” Additionally, the Election Commission has finalized a draft of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) to make the NID correction process easier.

Fees for Correct Voter ID Card Information

To correct information on a Voter ID card, the fee is 230 Taka. For correcting other information on the NID card, it costs 115 Taka. If you need to correct both types of information, the fee is 345 Taka. You can pay the NID card fee through Bkash or Rocket.

How to Apply for Voter ID Card Correction Online

Step-by-Step Guide to Correcting Voter ID Card Information

Visit the Website:

Go to services.nidw.gov.bd.

Edit Your Information:

After logging in, go to your profile and click on the edit link to correct your information.

Submit Application:

Upload the required documents and pay the correction fee. Submit your application. Once approved, your information will be corrected.

Detailed Steps for Correcting National ID Card Information

Step 1 – Prepare Documents

Scan or take clear photos of the necessary documents. Ensure they are cropped to the correct size.

Step 2 – Register on the NID Website

If you are not already registered on the NID website, register first. If you are registered, log in using your NID number and password.

Step 3 – Correct Information

After logging in, go to the profile section. There are three types of information: personal information, other information, and address.

Personal Information:

Click the edit button on the top right to correct your personal information.

Selecting Information to Correct:

Tick the box next to the information you want to correct. Type the correct information as per your proof documents.

Preview and Submit:

Preview the corrected information. If everything looks correct, click next and submit the application.

Step 4 – Pay the Correction Fee for National ID Card

Now, you need to pay a fee based on the type of correction you need for your ID card. Remember, do not close what you have been working on your computer or mobile. You will need to pay the fee and then complete the rest of the application. For more details, read about the fees for NID correction.

How to Pay the Correction Fee via bKash

To pay the fee using bKash, log into your bKash account through the bKash app and follow these steps:

Go to the “Pay Bill” option.
Click on “Government Fees” and select the “NID Service” option.
Enter your NID number in English.
Choose the type of application you are submitting.
Enter your bKash account PIN to complete the payment.

Once you have paid the fee, go back to the National ID card website, upload the required documents, and submit your application.

Step 5 – Upload Documents and Submit Application

As mentioned in Step 1, you should have scanned or taken photos of the necessary documents and saved them in a folder. Now, upload these documents as required and submit your application.

To prove the changes you are requesting for your ID card, you will need to upload supporting documents. For personal information corrections, the most effective proofs are educational certificates, passports, or driving licenses. Additionally, you should upload your online birth registration certificate.

Step 6 – Download the Voter ID Correction Form

After submitting your application, return to the dashboard. You will see a link to download your application at the top. Click the link to download and save the National ID correction form for your records.

Correcting Birth Date on Voter ID Card

To correct your birth date on your voter ID card, go to the services.nidw.gov.bd website and register using your National ID number and birth date. Then log in and go to the profile option. Click the edit link to enter the correct birth date and pay the fee. Finally, upload the required documents and submit your application.

To correct the birth date on your National ID or voter ID card, you need an SSC or equivalent academic certificate and a digital birth registration certificate. If you don’t have an academic certificate, you can use a passport, driving license, MPO sheet, service book copy, or marriage certificate.

Voter ID Card Name Correction

To correct your name on the Voter ID card, you need to provide any one of the following documents:

JSC/SSC/HSC or equivalent educational certificate
Birth certificate

If you do not have an educational certificate, you can provide any one of these documents:

Passport
Driving license
MPO sheet or service book copy
Marriage certificate
Copy of at least two children’s ID cards

It is recommended to provide at least two documents as proof of your name or date of birth. You can apply with just one document, but the chances of approval are lower.

Other Information Correction on National ID Card

For correcting other information on the National ID card such as:

Educational qualification
Occupation
Mobile number
Religion
Address

You can apply online and upload the correct proof. The fee for correcting other information is 115 BDT, including VAT.

Voter ID Card Address Correction

You can only correct the house number and village name online. For a complete address change, you need to fill out an address change form and submit it to your relevant election office.

National ID Card Correction Fees

Correction Type	Fee (in BDT)
NID Info Correction	230
Other Info Correction	115
Both Info Correction	345
Duplicate Regular (Reissue)	345
Duplicate Urgent (Reissue)	575

How much is the smart card correction fee?

The smart card correction fee is between 230 taka and 345 taka, including VAT. The correction fee depends on the category of the smart ID card correction application.

Table:

Category	NID Card Correction
Required Documents	What documents are needed to correct the ID card
Time	How many days it takes to correct the ID card
Correction Fee	How much it costs to correct the voter ID card
Application Cancel	Cancel the NID correction application
Homepage	NID BD

This table provides the necessary information about NID card correction, including required documents, processing time, fees, and how to cancel the application.

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