Voter ID Card Apply Online – Track Status, Eligibility And Documents Required

A Voter ID card is an official identity document issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to eligible citizens for voting. If you are going to vote in the elections then it is very important to have voter ID and name in the voter list. Citizens can verify their voter registration, check Voter ID card status, and download their EPIC online through the Voters’ Services Portal.

Structure of Voter ID

Voter ID is an important document required for an Indian citizen. A voter ID card is an accepted form of personal identification in India as it is issued by a government body. The voter ID consists of the following details:

• A unique Serial number (EPIC Number)
• Photograph of the cardholder
• A hologram containing the respective state/national symbol
• Name of cardholder
• Father’s Name of cardholder
• Gender of cardholder
• Card holder’s Date of Birth

Voter ID Card Eligibility

In order to be eligible for a Voter ID card, individuals must meet the following criteria:

• An Indian citizen
• Must be aged 18 years or above
• Must have a permanent address

How to Apply for Voter ID Card Online?

Step 1: Visit the National Voters’ Services Portal (NVSP).

Step 2: Click on the ‘Sign-Up’ option available on the top right corner of the homepage.

Step 3: Enter your mobile number, email ID and captcha code and click ‘Continue’.

Step 4: Enter your ‘First Name’, ‘Last Name’, ‘Password’, ‘Confirm Password’, and click the ‘Request OTP’ button.

Step 5: Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number and email ID and click ‘Verify’.

Step 6: Log in to the Voters’ Services portal by clicking the ‘Login’ button, entering your mobile number, password, and captcha and clicking the ‘Request OTP’ button.

Step 7:  Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number and click the ‘Verify & Login’ button.

Step 8: Click the ‘Fill Form 6’ button under the ‘New registration for general electors’ tab.

Step 9: Enter all the details on Form 6, which includes personal details, relatives details, contact details, Aadhaar details, date of birth, address, and declaration.

Step 10: Upload the required documents in the given sections and click the ‘Preview and Submit’ button. Check if the entered details are correct and click ‘Submit’.

How to Apply for Voter ID Card Offline?

Step 1: Visit the nearest State Election Office and request Form 6.

Step 2: Fill in the Form 6 with the required details.

Step 3: Submit the completed Form 6 along with a photo and supporting documents at the Election Office.

How to Download Voter ID from the Voter Helpline App?

Step 1: Download the Voter Helpline App from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.

Step 2: Click the ‘Personal Vault’ option.

Step 3: Click on ‘Login’.

Step 4: Enter your mobile number, password and OTP and click ‘Login’.

Step 5: Your e-EPIC card details will be displayed on the screen. Click the ‘Download’ button.

Downloading your Voter ID is very easy. You can download it using your mobile phone or computer. You can store your Voter ID in PDF format in online lockers like Digilocker.