Please note
Belmadeng is an independent study platform and is not affiliated with INEC or any political party. This is a non-partisan, informational guide — register, transfer, update or check your voter details only through official INEC channels (inecnigeria.org and cvr.inecnigeria.org). Voter registration and your first PVC are free — never pay anyone to register you or to collect your PVC.
What you can update
Already-registered voters can update or correct their details on the register — for example a name, address or other information that has changed or was entered wrongly.
How to update
- Log in to the CVR portal and choose the update option (or visit an INEC centre).
- Complete any verification step (such as live photo verification).
- Enter the correct details and submit.
Supporting documents
Some changes require supporting documents (for example, evidence of a name change). Bring the relevant document if completing at a centre.
Do it during CVR
Updates are handled during the CVR exercise, so make changes while it’s open.
A new PVC may follow
If an update changes what’s printed on your card, a new PVC may be issued — check your status and collect it when ready.
Tips
- Keep your details accurate to avoid issues at accreditation.
- Bring evidence for name changes.
- Use only the official portal/centre.
What you can update
Registered voters can update or correct the personal information held on their voter record — for example fixing a misspelt name, correcting other biodata, or updating details that have changed. This is distinct from a transfer (which changes your polling location) and a replacement (which re-issues a lost/damaged card). If the facts of your record are wrong or outdated but you're staying in the same place, an update is the right tool — and keeping your record accurate helps everything from verification to smooth voting.
How to update
Updates are handled through INEC's official channels — the CVR portal (which supports reviewing your registration and requesting changes) or your INEC State/LGA office. You'll confirm your identity and provide the correct information, and depending on the change you may need supporting documentation to justify a correction (as you would for other official records). Use only the official portal or office, and enter corrections carefully — the goal is to make your record match reality, so double-check spellings and dates as you go.
When a new card follows
Some updates — particularly those that change what's printed on your card — may result in a new PVC being issued, which you'd then collect in person at your LGA office when ready. Not every minor correction requires a new card, but where it does, treat it like any PVC collection (bring ID, appear in person, no proxy). As with everything voter-related, sort updates well before an election so any re-issued card is in your hands in time, and verify your details afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
How do I update my voter details?
Log in to the CVR portal and use the update option (or visit an INEC centre), complete any verification step, enter the correct details and submit.
Can I change my name on the voter register?
Yes — you can correct or update your name, usually with supporting evidence of the change.
Do I need documents to update my details?
Some changes (like a name change) require supporting documents; bring the relevant document if completing at a centre.
When can I update my voter details?
During INEC’s CVR exercise, while it is open.
Will I get a new PVC after updating my details?
If the change affects what’s printed on your card, a new PVC may be issued — check your status and collect it when ready.
What voter details can I update?
You can update or correct personal information on your voter record — for example a misspelt name, other biodata, or details that have changed — while staying in the same location. This is different from a transfer (changes polling location) or a replacement (re-issues a lost/damaged card).
How do I update my voter registration details?
Through INEC's official channels — the CVR portal (which supports reviewing your registration and requesting changes) or your INEC State/LGA office. You confirm your identity and provide the correct information, and may need supporting documentation to justify a correction.
Do I need documents to correct my voter details?
Possibly — depending on the change, you may need supporting documentation to justify a correction, as with other official records. Use only the official portal or office, and enter corrections carefully, double-checking spellings and dates.
Will updating my details give me a new PVC?
Sometimes — updates that change what's printed on your card may result in a new PVC being issued, which you collect in person at your LGA office when ready (bring ID, no proxy). Not every minor correction requires a new card.
Is updating details the same as transferring?
No — an update corrects the information on your record while you stay in the same place; a transfer moves your registration to a polling unit near a new location. Choose an update for wrong or outdated details, and a transfer if you've moved.
Related voter guides
Transfer · PVC · Check status · All voter guides · Replacement
Reviewed: 22 Sept 2026 · Author: Belmadeng Editorial. Independent, non-partisan guide, not affiliated with INEC. Registration windows and dates change and can differ by state — always confirm on the official INEC channels.