How to Change Your Constituency – NID Form 13 New Rules
How to Change Your Constituency – NID Form 13 New Rules. You may find yourself needing to update your voter ID card address or change your constituency for various reasons. In this guide, I will walk you through the steps to change your voting area, the necessary documents for transferring your NID, and how to apply for these changes.
Due to various life circumstances such as education, employment, business, or other commitments, you might need to move away from your permanent address and live in different areas. This often necessitates a change in your voting precinct.
If you’re registered as a voter at your permanent address, you’ll need to return to that location to cast your vote. However, this can be challenging for many, leading them to miss out on voting altogether. For those who frequently change their current address, updating their constituency becomes essential.
In this article, we will explore all the necessary steps and documents required to successfully change your constituency using NID Form 13.
New Rules for Changing Constituency
To change or transfer your constituency, start by downloading and printing the NID Form 13. Complete the electoral area change form with accurate details, then submit it along with the required documents to the upazila election office of your current voter area. The constituency change process typically takes 15 to 30 days.
Your current voter area may correspond to either your permanent or current address. The Voter Transfer Form (NID Transfer Form) must be personally filled out and submitted at the upazila election office of the respective area.
Once your application for constituency transfer is approved, your name will be added to the voter list of the new constituency, allowing you to vote in upcoming elections.
It’s important to note that after changing your constituency, you will not receive a National Identity Card with the updated address. If you require a revised National Identity Card reflecting the new address, you must apply for a National Identity Card reissue and pay the associated NID Reissue Fee.
What You Need to Change Your Constituency
To transfer your voter registration to a different constituency, you’ll need the following documents:
After Approval
Once your application for constituency transfer is approved, your name will be added to the voter list of the new constituency, allowing you to vote in the next election.
Important Note: After the constituency transfer, you will not automatically receive a new National Identity Card with the updated address. If you require a revised National ID card reflecting your new address, you must apply for a reissue by paying the NID reissue fee.
How to Fill Voter Area Change Form 13
After downloading the Voter Area Change Form 13 pdf, print and fill it out properly, as shown below. If possible, you can fill out the form on your computer with a PDF editor and then print it.
Electoral area change fee
It costs Tk 230 to change your voter area. Here, it costs Tk 200 and Tk 30 for 15% VAT. Voter area change fees can be deposited via mobile banking services like BKash and Rocket.
When paying the voter transfer fee through BKash, log in to the app and go to Pay Bill > Government Fee > NID Service. Select NID Info Correction as the application type and complete the payment with your NID number.
How long does it take to change the constituency?
To change constituencies, it usually takes seven to fifteen days. Make sure the application form is filled out correctly and all the necessary documents are submitted to transfer the voter as soon as possible. If the upazila election office has any questions about your application after 7 days, meet up with them.
Elections may sometimes take longer than expected, depending on the election office’s performance and operations, but in no case should they take more than 30 days.
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Conclusion
Changing your voter constituency is a crucial step for those who frequently move or have shifted their residence. By following the outlined steps and ensuring all required documents are in order, you can successfully update your voting area, ensuring your participation in future elections.
