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Voter Registration & Elections|Last updated: July 2026|5 min read

India Voter ID Card (EPIC) Registration & Download Guide (2026)

Easy process
Quick Answer

To register as a voter in India, create an account at voters.eci.gov.in, fill Form 6 with your address and identity proof, and submit online. A Booth Level Officer (BLO) will verify your address in 15-30 days. Download your digital e-EPIC Voter ID card once approved.

Who can register to vote?

You can register as a voter in India if:

  • You are an Indian citizen
  • You are 18 years of age or older (or will turn 18 by the qualifying date)
  • You are ordinarily residing at your current address
  • You are not disqualified under any law (e.g., criminal convictions, unsound mind)

What documents you'll need

Age/Date of Birth proof (any one):

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Indian Passport
  • Driving License
  • Class 10 Marksheet or Certificate
  • Birth Certificate

Address proof (any one):

  • Aadhaar Card (most convenient)
  • Bank Passbook with photo
  • Electricity Bill (within last 3 months)
  • Water Bill (within last 3 months)
  • Gas Connection Bill
  • Rent Agreement + Owner's NOC

Passport-size photo:

  • Digital photo in JPG/PNG format, under 2MB
  • White or light-colored background
  • Recent photo (within last 6 months)

Step-by-step: Register as a new voter

1

Create account on Voter Portal

Visit voters.eci.gov.in and click "Register as a new voter." Create an account using your mobile number (you'll receive an OTP for verification).

Tip: Use an active mobile number — you'll receive application status updates via SMS.
2

Fill Form 6 (New Voter Registration)

Select Form 6 and fill in your personal details: name, father's/mother's name, date of birth, gender, and complete address. Choose your State, District, Assembly Constituency, and Part (polling area).

Tip: Use the "Search Your Name in Electoral Roll" feature first to confirm you're not already registered.
3

Upload documents and photo

Upload scanned copies of your age proof, address proof, and a recent passport-size photo. Ensure all files are clear and under the size limit (2MB per file).

Tip: Use your smartphone's scanner app for better quality scans than photos of documents.
4

Review and submit

Review all details carefully in the preview page. Once submitted, you'll receive an Application Reference Number (ARN). Save this number for tracking.

Tip: Take a screenshot of the ARN confirmation page.
5

Wait for BLO verification

A Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit your address within 15-30 days to verify your residence. You or a family member should be present to show proof of residence.

Tip: Check your application status regularly at voters.eci.gov.in using your ARN.
6

Download your e-EPIC card

Once your application is approved, you can download your digital Voter ID (e-EPIC) from the portal. Your EPIC number will also be added to the electoral roll.

Tip: The physical Voter ID card may take 4-6 weeks to arrive by post, but the e-EPIC is valid immediately.

How much does it cost?

Voter registration is completely FREE. The Election Commission of India does not charge any fee for:

  • New voter registration (Form 6)
  • Corrections to existing details (Form 8)
  • Shifting of residence/constituency (Form 8A)
  • Downloading e-EPIC digital Voter ID card
  • Physical Voter ID card delivery

How to track your application status

Track your voter registration status online:

  1. Visit voters.eci.gov.in
  2. Click "Track Application Status"
  3. Enter your Application Reference Number (ARN)
  4. Enter your mobile number and captcha

Status meanings:

  • "Pending with BLO": Waiting for Booth Level Officer verification visit
  • "Pending with ERO": Electoral Registration Officer reviewing BLO report
  • "Approved": Your name is added to the electoral roll — download your e-EPIC
  • "Rejected": Application denied (you'll receive rejection reason via SMS)

How to download your e-EPIC card

1

Login to the Voter Portal

Visit voters.eci.gov.in and login to your account using your mobile number and OTP.

Tip: If you registered offline, you can still download e-EPIC if your EPIC number is in the system.
2

Navigate to e-EPIC download

Click on "Download e-EPIC" from the dashboard. Enter your EPIC number (printed on your physical Voter ID card or available in your approval SMS).

Tip: You can also download e-EPIC from the NVSP mobile app (available on Android and iOS).
3

Download and save the PDF

Your e-EPIC will be generated as a password-protected PDF. The password is your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. Save this file on your phone and cloud storage.

Tip: e-EPIC is legally equivalent to the physical card and accepted as valid ID proof.

Common mistakes to avoid

Other services on the Voter Portal

The voters.eci.gov.in portal also allows you to:

  • Correct your details (Form 8): Change name, address, photo, or other personal information
  • Shift to new constituency (Form 8A): Transfer your registration when you move to a new address
  • Delete duplicate entries (Form 7): Remove duplicate voter registrations
  • Link Aadhaar with Voter ID: Voluntarily link for easier updates and verification
  • Find your polling station: Search by EPIC number or name to locate your assigned booth
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