Voter Services

This page explains the most common voter tasks in plain language. The final step for every task is done on the official Voter Services Portal: https://voters.eci.gov.in. You can also use the Voter Helpline mobile app or call 1950.
Last reviewed: 10 November 2026.
Form 6: Register as a new voter
Who can apply: an Indian citizen who is 18 or older on a qualifying date and is not already on any electoral roll. There are four qualifying dates every year: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. You can also apply in advance if you are 17, and you will be added once you turn 18.
What you need:
• A recent passport-size photograph.
• Age proof, for example birth certificate, Class 10 or 12 marksheet, Indian passport, driving licence, PAN card or Aadhaar.
• Address proof, for example Aadhaar, passport, bank or post office passbook, ration card, utility bill or rent agreement.
Steps:

1. Open voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app and sign in with your mobile number (create an account if you are new).
2. Choose Form 6, New voter registration.
3. Fill in your name, date of birth, relatives’ details and your full address.
4. Upload your photo and documents.
5. Review everything, submit, and save your Reference ID.
6. Use the Reference ID to track your application. A Booth Level Officer may visit to verify your address.
   Good to know: Linking Aadhaar to the roll is voluntary and is done through Form 6B. Not giving an Aadhaar number cannot be a reason to refuse your application if you provide other documents.
   Living abroad? Overseas citizens who are not citizens of another country use Form 6A instead.
   Form 7: Delete a name or object to an entry
   Who uses it: you, to delete your own name from a roll (for example after moving permanently or after marriage), or any voter, to object to an entry that looks wrong, such as a deceased or duplicate voter.
   What you need: the voter’s EPIC number or entry details, the reason, and proof if you have it.
   Steps:
7. Sign in at voters.eci.gov.in.
8. Open Form 7 and enter the details of the entry.
9. Select the reason (death, shifted, duplicate or other) and submit.
10. Save the Reference ID.
    Good to know: the Electoral Registration Officer checks each request and notifies the person before removing a name. Filing a false objection can lead to penalties, so use this only when you are sure.
    Form 8: Correct details, change address or replace your card
    Who uses it: a voter who needs to correct a spelling, age or photo, change address (inside or outside the same constituency), replace a lost or damaged EPIC, or mark a disability (PwD).
    What you need: your EPIC number, proof of the correct detail or new address, and a new photograph if you are changing it.
    Steps:
11. Sign in and open Form 8.
12. Tick what you want to change and enter the correct information.
13. Upload proof and submit.
14. Track the application with your Reference ID.
    Good to know: older guides mention Form 8A for shifting within a constituency. That case is now handled through Form 8.
    Download your e-EPIC (digital voter card)
    Who can: voters whose mobile number is linked with their EPIC record.
    Steps:
15. Sign in at voters.eci.gov.in.
16. Click Download e-EPIC.
17. Enter your EPIC number (or your Form Reference ID) and verify the OTP sent to your registered mobile.
18. Download the PDF and keep a copy on your phone.
    If your mobile number is not linked, first update it through Form 8, then download.
    On polling day: you can show the e-EPIC or your physical EPIC. If you have neither, the Election Commission also accepts a list of other photo identity documents, such as Aadhaar, passport, driving licence and PAN, as long as your name is on the roll. Check the Commission’s current list before you go.
    Check your name on the electoral roll
19. Open electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.
20. Search by EPIC number, by your details (name, age, state) or by mobile number.
21. Note your part number and polling station.
    Do this well before an election. If your name is missing, apply with Form 6 immediately.
    Frequently asked questions
    Is registering free? Yes. The official forms are free. Be careful of anyone who charges you.
    How long does it take? It depends on verification, usually a few weeks. Track your Reference ID on the portal.
    Can I be registered in two places? No. You should be on the roll at only one address. If you move, use Form 8.
    Who can I call? The Voter Helpline, 1950.