I lost my voter ID card. How to get a duplicate?

Download your e-EPIC from voters.eci.gov.in — it's legally valid. If you need a physical card, apply at your local ERO (Electoral Registration Officer) office or through voters.eci.gov.in with your EPIC number.

Can I vote with e-EPIC (digital voter ID)?

Yes. The e-EPIC downloaded from the official portal is accepted as voter identity proof at polling stations. You can show it on your phone or carry a printout. However, carrying any other valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving license) also works for voting.

I moved to a new address. How to update voter ID?

Apply for 'Shifting/Migration' through Form 6A (within same constituency) or Form 6 (to a different constituency) at voters.eci.gov.in. Your old registration is cancelled and a new one is created at the new address. This takes 30-45 days.

What is the minimum age for voter registration?

18 years on the qualifying date (January 1 of the year). If you turn 18 on or before January 1, 2026, you can register for elections held in 2026. The government has also introduced 4 qualifying dates per year (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1) to allow faster registration.

Updated: March 2026

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How to Download Voter ID Card (EPIC) Online

Download your digital Voter ID (e-EPIC) in PDF format from the Election Commission portal — or register as a new voter if you've turned 18

Portal

voters.eci.gov.in

Download

Free (e-EPIC)

New Registration

Form 6

Min Age

18 years

📱How to Download e-EPIC (Digital Voter ID)

Visit voters.eci.gov.in

Go to the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP). Click 'Login/Register'. Register with your mobile number if first time.

After login, click 'Download e-EPIC' from the dashboard. Enter your EPIC number (voter ID number) or search using your name and constituency.

Verify with OTP

OTP sent to your registered mobile. Enter to verify identity.

Download PDF

Your e-EPIC (digital voter ID) downloads as a PDF with your photo, name, EPIC number, constituency, and QR code. This is legally valid as voter identity proof.

📝How to Register as a New Voter (Form 6)

Visit voters.eci.gov.in → 'Register as New Voter'

Click 'New Voter Registration' and fill Form 6 online. You must be 18 years or older on the qualifying date (Jan 1 of the year).

Fill personal details

Name, date of birth, gender, father's/mother's/husband's name, current address, and constituency (auto-detected from address).

Upload documents

Age proof: Aadhaar, birth certificate, 10th marksheet, or passport. Address proof: Aadhaar, utility bill, or bank passbook. Passport photo (JPEG).

Submit and track

You'll get a reference number. Track status at voters.eci.gov.in. After BLO (Booth Level Officer) verification (they may visit your address), your name is added to the voter list and EPIC card is issued within 30-45 days.

🔍How to Check If Your Name is in the Voter List

Visit voters.eci.gov.in → 'Search in Electoral Roll'. Search by: (1) Name + address details, or (2) EPIC number. If your name appears, you're registered and can vote. If not, apply for new registration via Form 6.

You can also check via SMS: Send EPIC to 1950. Or use the Voter Helpline App (available on Google Play and App Store).

Before every election, the Election Commission publishes draft voter rolls. Check your name 2-3 months before elections and apply for inclusion if missing. Last-minute registration is not possible — there's a cutoff date.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

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Based on Election Commission of India processes as of March 2026. Check voters.eci.gov.in for latest updates.