How to Apply for New Voter ID Card Online via ECI Portal

1. Introduction

The right to vote is a cornerstone of Indian democracy. Governed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, an Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) establishes your inclusion in the official electoral roll of your parliamentary and assembly constituency.

With the launch of the unified ECI Voters’ Services Portal (voters.eci.gov.in) and the Voter Helpline App, Indian citizens who have attained 18 years of age can register as first-time electors seamlessly without paper submissions or visits to administrative offices.

2. Quick Answer: 3 Steps to New Voter Registration

1. Register on ECI Portal: Open voters.eci.gov.in, sign up with your mobile number, and select New registration for general electors (Form 6).
2. Fill Form 6 & Upload Documents: Enter your personal details, residential address, assembly constituency, and upload proof of age, proof of address, and passport photo.
3. Field Verification & Delivery: A local Booth Level Officer (BLO) verifies your residence. Once approved by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), your digital e-EPIC can be downloaded immediately, and your physical PVC card is posted to your home for free.

3. Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Must have attained 18 years of age on any of the qualifying dates: 1st January, 1st April, 1st July, or 1st October of the calendar year.
• Must be an ordinary resident of the polling area and assembly constituency where registration is sought.
• Must not be disqualified from voting under statutory laws relating to corrupt practices or mental unsoundness.

4. Documents Required

You need only three items in clear JPEG or PDF format (max file size 2 MB):

1. Recent Color Photograph: Front-facing passport-size photo with white background.
2. Proof of Age (Any ONE):
   • Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or Registrar
   • Aadhaar Card
   • PAN Card
   • Driving Licence
   • Class 10 / 12 Marksheet
   • Indian Passport
3. Proof of Ordinary Residence (Any ONE):
   • Water / Electricity / Gas connection bill for that address (current)
   • Aadhaar Card with current residential address
   • Current passbook of Nationalized / Scheduled Bank or Post Office
   • Indian Passport
   • Revenue department registered sale deed or lease agreement

5. Step-by-Step Form 6 Application Guide

1. Navigate to https://voters.eci.gov.in.
2. Click Sign-Up. Enter your 10-digit mobile number, email, and captcha to create your login password via OTP.
3. Under Services, click Fill Form 6 (New registration for general electors).
4. Section A (Select State, District & Assembly Constituency): Choose your state, district, and respective Parliamentary / Assembly constituency.
5. Section B (Personal Details): Enter First Name, Surname, and upload your passport photo.
6. Section C (Relatives’ Details): Choose Father, Mother, or Spouse and enter their full name.
7. Section D (Contact Details): Enter self mobile number and email ID.
8. Section E (Aadhaar Details): Provide your 12-digit Aadhaar number for identity linkage (optional but speeds up verification).
9. Section F (Gender): Select Male, Female, or Third Gender.
10. Section G (Date of Birth): Enter your DOB and select/upload your proof of age document.
11. Section H (Present Address): Enter House/Building number, Street/Area, Village/Town, Post Office, PIN code, Tehsil/Taluka, and upload your proof of address.
12. Section L (Declaration): Declare that you are an ordinary resident at this address and have not applied for inclusion in any other constituency.
13. Click Preview and Submit. Review all fields carefully and click Submit.
14. Note down the Acknowledgement Reference Number (e.g., S05123456789).

6. Tracking Application Status and BLO Verification

1. Go to https://voters.eci.gov.in/track-application-status.
2. Select your State and enter your Reference Number.
3. The tracking pipeline displays:
   • Submitted
   • Appointed BLO
   • Field Verified
   • Accepted / Rejected
4. Your designated Booth Level Officer (BLO) may visit your residential address or call your mobile to verify documents and confirm physical residence.

7. How to Download Digital e-EPIC Card

Once the application status displays Accepted:

1. Click e-EPIC Download on the ECI portal home screen.
2. Enter your newly allotted EPIC Number or Form 6 Reference Number.
3. Authenticate with OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
4. Download the legally valid high-resolution e-EPIC PDF containing your official photograph and secure digital QR code.

8. Official Resources

• ECI Voters’ Service Portal: voters.eci.gov.in
• Election Commission of India: eci.gov.in
• Voter Helpline Toll-Free: 1950 (accessible from any telephone in India)

9. Disclaimer

eGyan.in is an independent civic portal. We are not affiliated with the Election Commission of India. All voter registrations and electoral services are managed directly by ECI without official fees.