INEC: How to Change Name and Date of Birth in Voter’s Card From Home
- Nigerians seeking to correct personal details on their voter’s card can now do so seamlessly through INEC’s online portal
- The Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) platform enables updates to names, dates of birth, and other vital information for those who have already collected their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC)
- INEC has outlined a step-by-step digital process to ensure accuracy and transparency in the national electoral register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has outlined a clear digital process for Nigerians seeking to correct personal details such as name and date of birth on their voter’s card.
The update procedure, part of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, is designed to ensure that registered voters maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the national electoral database.
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Voter Update: INEC’s Digital Correction Platform
According to information published on the official INEC website, the Voter Update feature allows individuals who have already registered and collected their Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) to amend errors or changes in their personal data.
These updates may include correcting misspelled names, changing names due to marriage or other legal reasons, adjusting gender information, or modifying the date of birth.
INEC confirmed that the update process is strictly available to Nigerian citizens who have previously completed voter registration and obtained their PVC.
The commission emphasised that the digital platform was developed to streamline corrections and reduce the need for physical visits to registration centres.
Step-by-Step Guide to changing name, birthdate
To initiate a voter update, applicants were instructed to follow a series of steps on INEC’s CVR portal:
• Visit the official website at https://cvr.inecnigeria.org
• Sign in using personal credentials
• Navigate to the “Application” section and select “Update”
• Confirm eligibility by ticking the checkboxes on the Update Pre-requisite page
• Search for the voter record using either the applicant’s surname or the last six digits of their Voter Identification Number (VIN)
• If revalidation has already been completed, applicants may skip the photograph capture step; otherwise, a new photo must be taken
• Click “Proceed to Update” and enter the necessary corrections to name, date of birth, or other personal details
• Upload photographs of supporting documents such as birth certificates, affidavits, or legal name change documents
• Submit the application and click “OK” to generate and print the updated registration slip
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How to update birthdate, other NIN details
Legit.ng earlier reported that the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) introduced a new online self-service modifications portal, allowing Nigerians to update their National Identification Number (NIN) details from the comfort of their homes.
The platform enables users to modify personal information such as their name, phone number, date of birth, and address, simplifying the process and reducing the need for in-person visits to NIMC offices.
While the service provides convenience, there are associated fees for certain updates: Changing the phone number linked to NIN requires a police report, particularly if the modification is due to a lost or stolen phone.
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