With the Lok Sabha general elections around the corner, many eligible and first-time voters may be required to create and send in their application for a voter ID card. This can be easily done online by heading over to the Election Commission’s official website and mobile app and filling in an application form. One can also track and update existing details in their voter ID using the website and app. On that note, here’s a guide on how to apply for Voter ID card online.
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How to apply for Voter ID using website
One can easily apply for a new voter ID using the Voter’s Service Portal in a few simple steps:
Step 1: Head over to the official Voter’s Service Portal website
Step 2: Now you need to make an account by clicking on ‘Sign Up‘ in the top right corner
Step 3: Enter the details such as mobile number, email ID, captcha and hit ‘Continue‘
Step 4: An OTP may arrive on your mobile number via SMS. Enter it on the next screen
Step 5: Now login to your newly created account and go back to the homepage of Voter’s Service Portal
Step 6: Under the ‘Forms‘ section, select ‘Fill Form 6‘ button
Step 7: On the next screen, a long form will appear which is divided into 12 sections. All you need to do is carefully fill in the required fields with the correct details
Step 8: Start by selecting your state, district, and assembly constituency followed by personal details such as your name, relative’s name, contact details and so on.
Step 9: In one of the sections it’ll ask you to upload a passport-size photograph along with the date of birth and address proof in which you can use an Aadhaar card, passport, or ration card
Step 10: In the last step, provide your declaration and enter the given captcha. Lastly, select ‘Preview and Submit‘
Step 11: Go through the filled form properly and hit ‘Submit‘ to upload your Voter ID application
Step 12: Note down the application number for future references
How to apply for Voter ID using mobile app
While it’s easier to apply for a voter ID using a PC or laptop, applicants who don’t have one can do so using the mobile app available on the Google Play Store and App Store.
Step 1: Firstly, download the Voter Helpline app from Play Store or App Store
Step 2: Once installed, open the app and select ‘New User?‘ option
Step 3: Proceed to enter your mobile number and hit ‘Sent OTP‘. Now enter the OTP in the given field once it arrives and tap ‘Submit‘. Type in a password of your choice and your account will be created
Step 4: Now log into the app using your mobile number and password
Step 5: From the main home screen of the app, select ‘Voter Registration‘
Step 6: Tap on the ‘New Voter Registration‘ tab
Step 7: On the next screen, a long form will appear which is divided into 12 sections. All you need to do is carefully fill in the required fields with the correct details
Step 8: Start by selecting your state, district, and assembly constituency followed by personal details such as your name, relative’s name, contact details and so on.
Step 9: In one of the sections it’ll ask you to upload a passport-size photograph along with the date of birth and address proof in which you can use an Aadhaar card, passport, or ration card
Step 10: In the last step, provide your declaration and enter the given captcha. Lastly, select ‘Preview and Submit‘
Step 11: Go through the filled form properly and hit ‘Submit‘ to upload your Voter ID application
Documents required for application of Voter ID
For identity proof, these are documents that may be required when applying for voter ID:
- A passport-sized photograph
- An identity proof such as a driving licence, birth certificate, passport, PAN card or class 10th or 12th mark sheet
- An address proof such as an electricity bill, passport, driving license, or a ration card
Voter’s ID card eligibility
To be eligible to get a voter ID, make sure you fulfil certain criteria:
- You should be an Indian citizen
- You must have a permanent residential address
- You must be 18 years old or above
General Election 2024 dates, schedule
The polling for the General Election 2024 will start from April 19th and continue until June 1st. The election will be conducted in phases across the country. Each phase has been assigned a particular date and includes several constituencies and states. Check out the full schedule of the General Election 2024:
| PHASES | POLLING DATES | NUMBER OF CONSTITUENCIES/ STATES |
| Phase 1 | April 19th, 2024 | 102 constituencies/ 21 states |
| Phase 2 | April 26th, 2024 | 89 constituencies/ 13 states |
| Phase 3 | May 7th, 2024 | 94 constituencies/ 12 states |
| Phase 4 | May 13th, 2024 | 96 constituencies/ 10 states |
| Phase 5 | May 20th, 2024 | 49 constituencies/ 8 states |
| Phase 6 | May 25th, 2024 | 57 constituencies/ 7 states |
| Phase 7 | June 1st, 2024 | 57 constituencies/ 8 states |
| Date of counting of votes: June 4th, 2024 | ||
How to verify your name in voters list
To verify your name on the voters list, or more specifically in the electoral poll, you can visit Election Commission’s official election website to check for your name, polling booth, and date by simply using your mobile number or EPIC number.
FAQs
Can I track the status of my voter ID card application?
Yes, the status of a voter ID application can be tracked using both the Voter Helpline mobile app and the Voter’s Service Portal website as long as you have the application number.
Can I change or update the details in voter ID once it’s received?
To change or update details such as address or polling details in a voter ID card, one can fill out Form 8 found on the Voter’s Service Portal website and submit it. The changes will be reflected in the new card.
How long does the physical voter ID card take to arrive?
It can take anywhere between 15 to 20 days for the physical voter ID card to arrive at your given residential address provided no discrepancies have been found and the details have been duly verified by the authorities.
