As we all aware that General Elections will be held in India from 19th April 2024 to 1st June 2024. The elections will be conducted in seven phases across the country and results will be announced on 4th June 2024. An eligible candidate who want to vote should have an Voter ID Card issued by Election Commission Of India (ECI). Voter ID Card is also known as Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) and commonly known as election card. It is a kind of identity card issued by ECI to all eligible indian citizens. In this article we will guide you on how to apply for Voter ID card online in india in 2024.
Eligibility For Applying Voter ID Card:
In order to apply for Voter ID Card in India one should meet the eligibility criteria setup by The Election Commission Of India (ECI). Below are the eligibility criteria to be met by one who is applying for Voter ID Card in India,
- Applicant should be an Citizen Of India.
- Applicant's age should be 18 years or above.
- Applicant should have permanant address.
Documents Required For Applying Voter ID Card:
For applying an Voter ID Card you need to produce below documents as a proof,
- Identity Proof (Aadhar Card or any other govt issue ID Card)
- Address Proof (Aadhar Card or any other accepted proof)
- Date Of Birth Proof (10th certificate/Aadhar Card/PAN Card etc)
- Passport size Photograph
How To Apply For Voter ID Card Online In 2024:
Voter ID Card is issued by ECI, a government body and it is accepted as an personal identification card in India. One can apply for Voter ID Card (EPIC) in three different ways. They are,
- Online Mode
- Semi Online Mode
- Offline Mode
Now let us explore all the three ways and you can choose any one mode as per your convinence.
Online Mode:
An eligible candidate can apply for voter ID Card by visiting Voter's Service Portal or by downloading Voter Helpline App. The registration process in both app and website is same. Follow the below steps to apply for Voter ID Card.
Step-1: Visit Voter's Service Protal (voters.eci.gov.in) and click on sign up on the top right corner and create an account.
Step-2: After clicking on sign up you will be redirected to below page. Enter all the mandatory fields and click on continue.
Step-3: After clicking on continue you will be redirected to below page where you need to enter your name and need to set an password. After all the details are entered click on "Request OTP".
Step-4: After clicking on "Request OTP" you will receive an One Time Password (OTP) to your mobile number which you gave in step-1. Enter the OTP and click on Verify. Once the OTP is verified you are done with creating an account.
Step-5: Once the account is created click on Log in on top right corner and login to your account.
Step-6: Once you have successfully logged in click on "Fill Form 6" as shown below to fill your applucation.
Step-7: After clicking on "Fill Form 6" you will be redirected to fill application form. Enter all the mandatory details on Form 6 which includes Aadhar details, Permanant address, Date Of Birth, Father's name, Personal details, Declaration etc.
Step-8: After filling all the you need to upload required documents as proof that all the details provided by you is correct and belongs to you. After uploading all the required documents click on "Preview and Submit"
Step-9: After clicking on "Preview and Submit" you are requested to verify all the details entered by you. After verifying all the details and you think that all are correct click on "Submit" to submit your application.
Once you click submit and Reference ID will be sent to you registered mobile number. Save that reference ID for future purpose
Semi Online Mode:
You can apply for Voter ID Card through Semi Online Mode as well. To apply through this mode you need to visit Voter's Service Protal (voters.eci.gov.in) and need to download the Form 6 by clicking on download button as shown below.
Once downloaded take a print out of the Form 6 and fill all the mandatory fields and attach all the supporting documents and submit the application form in the nearest election office.
Offline Mode:
For applying through offline mode visit your nearest election office and request for Form 6. Fill all the mandatory fields and attach all the supporting documents and submit the application form in the election office.
Once the application form is submitted through and of the above mentioned modes and accepted by Election Commission Of India (ECI), you will receive your Voter ID Card to your address in approximately 30 days from the date you submitted the application form.
How to Verify The Status Of Application:
Once you submit your application, ECI will review your application and accepts if all the details provided by you correct ar else your application will be rejected. Follow the below steps to check the status of your application.
Step-1: Visit Voter's Service Protal (voters.eci.gov.in) and click on Log in on the top right corner and enter your registered mobile number, password, captcha and click on Login.
Step-2: After logging in click on "Track Application Status" as shown below.
Step-3: After clicking on "Track Application Status" you will be redirected to below page. Enter yor application reference number, select state and click on check status. Status of your application will be displayed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
1. Is applying for Voter ID Card Mandatory?
A. Yes, Applying for voter ID card is mandatory to cast your vote. One without Voter ID Card is not allowed to cast his/her vote.
2. Do I need to pay for applying Voter ID Card?
A.No, we need not pay anything for applying Voter ID Card. Its completely free of cost.
3. Do I need to pay for PVC Voter card to deliver to my address?
A. No, you need not to pay any charges for the card to be delivered to your address. You will receive your card once your application is accepted.
4. What I need to do if my application is rejected?
A. If your application is rejected find the reason for rejection and re apply by correcting the in correct details and by uploading appropriate documents.
5. What I can do if i didn't receive my Voter ID Card to my address?
A. Usually you will receive your card to your address approximately 30 days from the date of submission of application. If you didn't receive your card please visit your nearest election office.
6. Do I need to apply for PVC card seperately?
A. No, Once your application is accepted you will receive to your address.
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