If there is an error in your NID card, it can cause problems in various important works of life. If the wrong information in the national identity card is not corrected, you have to pay for this mistake for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is our duty to correct the national identity card when there is time and opportunity. Any wrong information in the national identity card can be changed through a correction application. For NID Card Correction, you need proper proof and documents in favor of the desired correction. If for any reason the wrong information comes in the voter ID card, apply online for NID Card Correction. However, if you’re 16 but didn’t apply for NID Card yet, you can check the NID Card Online Application Process.
In this article, we will discuss the complete process of NID Card correction step by step. So, let’s Read on!
Requirements to Correcting the NID Card
| Type of Correction | Required Documents |
|---|---|
| Name Correction: | 1. SSC or HSC or equivalent certificate; 2. Online birth registration certificate; 3. Passport/driving license; 4. MPO seat/service book; 5. Marriage contract; 6. Copy of at least 2 children’s NID cards where the name of the father/mother is correct. |
| Date of Birth Correction: | 1. SSC or HSC or equivalent certificate; 2. Online birth registration certificate; 3. Passport/driving license; 4. MPO seat/service book; 5. Marriage contract; 6. Authority’s certificate; |
| Parental Name Correction: | 1. SSC or HSC or equivalent certificate; 2. Online birth registration certificate; 3. Passport/driving license; 4. Father and mother’s national identity card; 5. Father and mother’s birth registration; 6. Office chief’s certificate in the case of employees; 7. Inheritance certificate/certificate (the name and national identity number of all the children of the father in the order of birth) National identity card of siblings. |
NID Card Correction Fee
The fee for correcting voter ID card information is Tk 230. The fee for correcting other information on the NID card is Tk 115. The fee for correcting both types of information is Tk 345. You can pay the national ID card fee through bKash or Rocket account.
| Type of Correction | Correction Fee |
|---|---|
| Personal Information: | Tk 230 |
| Other Information: | Tk 115 |
| Correct of Both Information: | Tk 375 |
| ID Card Re-issue (Urgent): | Tk 375 |
| ID Card Re-issue (Normal): | Tk 230 |
Voter ID (NID) Card Correction Process
The process of correcting voter ID cards online has been divided into several small steps. By following these small steps, you can easily understand the process of correcting your ID card.
Step 1: Install the NID Wallet App
First, you need to install the NID Wallet app on another mobile phone for face verification (Face Verification).
Steps to install the NID Wallet app:
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Search for “NID Wallet” in the search bar.
- Tap on the “NID Wallet” app icon.
- Tap on the “Install” button.
- Once the app is installed, open it and sign in with your NID number and password.
- You will be prompted to scan your face for face verification.
- Once your face is verified, you can use the NID Wallet app to view your NID card, voter ID card, and other government documents.
Step 2: Account Registration
You need to register for a NID account using your voter registration slip number, national ID number, or NID smart card number. If you registered to vote after 2019, you may have a voter registration slip. You can use your voter registration slip number to generate your national ID number. The National ID Card Wing’s registration allows you to download the Voter ID Card and utilize it after printing and lamination.
Now, you need to register an account or sign up on the National ID Card website. Follow the steps below:
1. Go to the National ID Card account using this link: https://services.nidw.gov.bd/nid-pub/. A page will be shown like this:
2. Click on the link “রেজিস্টার করুন” as the first option. Then, you will be directed to a page like the one below:
3. Now, enter your National ID number or Voter Registration Form number. Type in your date of birth and the code shown in the image, then click the “সাবমিট” button.
(If you are a new voter, you will not have a National ID number. In this case, please use the form number or token number that you received after registering to vote. When entering the token number, type NIDFN at the beginning of the number. In other words, type NIDFN followed by your birthdate and the code shown in the image. Then, click the “সাবমিট” button)
4. Now, select your current and permanent address (division, district, upazila). See the image below.
Remember that if you try to register an account with the wrong address repeatedly, your NID account will be locked. Therefore, if you see a wrong address, do not try more than twice.
5. If all the information above is correct, then click on the “পরবর্তী” button. Then, you will be directed to a page like the one below:
6. After clicking the “পরবর্তী” button, your mobile number will be shown. If you have the mobile number, complete the verification with it.
Or, if you want to verify with another mobile number that you have, you can do that too. In this case, type the mobile number and click the “বার্তা পাঠান” button.
7. A 6-digit OTP verification code will be sent to the mobile number. Therefore, the mobile number must be active and in your possession. Please enter the code in the box and click the “বহাল” button.
8. Now, click The “TAP TO OPEN NID WALLET” button.
9. Now, click the “ট্যাপ করে” option to copy the QR Code.
Step 3: Verification of Your Face
1. Click the “CODE” button to complete the QR Code verification. Then, you will be directed to a page like the one below:
2. Click the “Start Face Scan” button to start the face scan. First, take a picture of yourself straight on. Then, turn your head slightly to the left and right, keeping your eyes on the camera.
3. After scanning your face properly. Click on the “OK” button.
After the Face Verification step is complete, you will be asked to set an account password. You can either enter a password or skip this step. The advantage of entering a password is that you will not need to go through the verification steps again when you log in to your account in the future. You can simply log in with your national ID number and password.
Step 4: Correction of Voter ID (NID) Information
You can correct errors in your name (in Bengali and English), date of birth, and parents’ names in the personal information correction list. The following information can be changed under personal information correction:
- Your own name (in Bengali and English)
- Date of birth change
- Birth registration number
- Gender
- Place of birth
- Parents’ names (in Bengali and English)
- Parents’ voter ID card numbers
1. Back to the browser page. Then you will see your NID information on the web page like this:
2. Now click on the “বিস্তারিত প্রোফাইল” button. Then you will show a page like this:
3. To change or correct one or more of the information in this list, click the “এডিট” button on the personal information tab. Select the information you want to correct.
4. Click the checkmark option on the left side of the information you want to correct. In this way, type your incorrect information correctly by matching it with the supporting document. Now, scroll up the page. You will see a page like below:
5. Click the “পরবর্তী” button. Here you will see the previous and corrected form of your corrected information. You will see a page like below:
6. If everything is correct, click the “পরবর্তী” button again. You will see a page like below:
You will see “You have total deposit of 0 BDT”. Because you didn’t deposit to your NID correction account. Now you have to make a payment for the NID Correction.
Step 5: Payment of Correction Fee with bKash
National ID card correction is subject to a government fee. The correction fee varies depending on the type of correction. We have already published a list of voter ID card correction fees. Please check the list to see how much fee you need to pay for your change. Currently, the correction fee can be paid using Bkash, Rocket and Nagad accounts. You can submit the national ID card correction fee using the mobile banking account you have.
Please follow the steps like below to make a payment to your NID Service Account through using bKash App:
1. After making the payment, refresh your previous browser page. Then you will see a page like below:
2. You will see “You have total deposit of 250 BDT”. Now Click “বিতরনের ধরন” option and select any option you want. Then click to “পরবর্তী” button.
Step 6: Upload Documents
You need to upload the required supporting documents to prove the information you are applying to change on your ID card. The most effective proof for personal information correction is an educational qualification certificate, passport or driving license. You also need to upload an online birth registration certificate. To change the spelling of your parents’ names, you need to upload scanned copies of your parents’ ID cards and your siblings’ ID cards. To apply for a change of address, you need to upload a copy of your electricity bill or any other utility bill.
1. After clicking “পরবর্তী” button, you will see a page like below:
1. Now select document type and click “আপলোড” button. Then select your document file from your device. Then click to “পরবর্তী” button. You will see a page like below:
2. Click to “সাবমিট” button. Now, you’ve completed all the steps. Congratulations!
Once your voter ID card correction application is submitted, you can download the correction form by clicking “ডাউনলোড” button, if you want. This application form may be required to collect your corrected ID card from the local election commission office if your application is approved. However, you do not need the correction form to Download your NID Card Online.
Corrected NID Card Download
Once your national ID card correction application is successfully submitted and the required documents are uploaded, the application will be approved within a maximum of 45 days. Usually, the correction application is approved within 3 weeks. If your application is approved, you will be notified via SMS. Then you can Download the Corrected NID Card and laminate it for use. You can also collect your corrected voter ID card from the Upazilla election commission office.
How Long Does It Take to Correct NID Card?
It takes a maximum of 60 days to correct a NID card or voter ID card. However, this depends on the type and category of the application. If you apply online and upload the required supporting documents correctly, your application will be approved within 14 to 21 days. However, the time period may increase during elections. If there is any complexity in the application, it may take longer to get approval. In some cases, it may take an additional 4-5 days to re-verify the application documents.
FAQs
To correct your NID card, you need to go to the Election Office and collect a form called Form-2. You must fill out the NID card correction form correctly and submit it to the Election Office along with the required documents and the required fee.
It takes a maximum of 60 days to correct a NID card or voter ID card. However, this depends on the type and category of the application. If you apply online and upload the required supporting documents correctly, your application will be approved within 14 to 21 days.
The fee for correcting voter ID card information is Tk 230. The fee for correcting other information on the NID card is Tk 115. The fee for correcting both types of information is Tk 345. You can pay the national ID card fee through bKash or Rocket account.
Previously, only those with a national ID card (NID) could purchase a mobile SIM card. However, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has now changed the rules, allowing those without an NID to purchase two SIM cards for a period of six months. To do so, they must present a valid passport, driving license, or birth certificate.
Yes, it is possible to open a bKash account without NID. To open a bKash account without a national ID card (NID), you can visit your nearest bKash agent with your birth registration certificate and one copy of your passport-size color photograph. Once you have arrived at the agent’s location, inform them that you would like to open a bKash account. The agent will then assist you with the process.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the procedure for applying for online correction of national identity card is relatively simple and straightforward. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily and quickly correct any errors in your national identity card. I hope this information has been helpful. You can also Application For New Voter online and NID Card Download easily and properly.
