How to correct wrong name, address, and date of birth in your Ration Card from home? See the complete process..
Without a ration card, you cannot get free or subsidized rations. A ration card is essential to receive free rations or to benefit from ration-related schemes. Besides rations, you can use your ration card for various other schemes.
Many government schemes require a photocopy of the ration card. Therefore, if the details on it are incorrect, you may face difficulties in availing the benefits of these schemes. All the details on your ration card must be correct and up-to-date. Let's quickly learn how to correct incorrect names, addresses, or dates of birth on your ration card.
How to change the name on your Ration Card?
First, visit your state's official ration card website.
Now, you will need to find the correction form.
Fill in the required details and the correct name in this form.
If any documents are requested, scan and submit them.
Finally, submit the form on the website.
If the correction form is not available on your state's ration card website, you can also do this by visiting the nearest ration office.
How to change an incorrect address on your Ration Card?
To update an incorrect or new address, you will also need to fill out a correction form.
Fill in the required details, scan and submit the necessary documents.
The documents requested may include address proof, such as electricity bills, water bills, etc.
You may also be asked for identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card or a PAN card.
How to change an incorrect date of birth on your Ration Card?
For this, you will also need a correction form. To access this correction form, you will need to visit the MeeSeva Office website.
Now, you will need to submit the required details and supporting documents.
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