Voter ID (EPIC) — New / Update

Enrol as a voter or update your name/address (Form 6/8)

Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.

Real government fee
FREE. Voter services are 100% free.
How many days
15 to 30 days after Booth Level Officer (BLO) verification.
Who can apply
Any Indian citizen aged 18 or above.
Best time to apply
Enrol as soon as you turn 18. Elections roll updates happen quarterly (Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct).

Documents you need

  • Aadhaar card (used for authentication)
  • Date of birth proof (birth certificate / 10th marksheet / passport)
  • Address proof (bank passbook / electricity bill / rent agreement)
  • One passport-size photo (upload on portal)

Important warnings

  • • Never pay anyone to 'add' your name — the entire process is free.
  • • Each voter can have only ONE Voter ID. Having two is a punishable offence.
  • • Link Aadhaar to Voter ID online at voters.eci.gov.in for faster future updates.

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Step by step

  1. 1

    Open voters.eci.gov.in and sign up with mobile OTP.

  2. 2

    For new voter: fill Form 6.

  3. 3

    For correction or address change: fill Form 8.

  4. 4

    Upload photo (200 KB max) and documents (PDF/JPG, 2 MB max each).

  5. 5

    Submit. Note the Reference Number.

  6. 6

    BLO will visit your home to verify address.

  7. 7

    After verification, download your digital Voter ID (e-EPIC) from the portal.

  8. 8

    Physical EPIC card comes by post in 30-45 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Voter ID ke liye kaise apply kare? / How to apply for Voter ID online?
Open voters.eci.gov.in, sign up with mobile OTP, fill Form 6 for new enrolment (18+), upload photo and address/DOB proof, submit and note the Reference Number. BLO verifies at home in 15–30 days.
Voter ID download kaise kare? / How to download digital Voter ID (e-EPIC)?
Log in to voters.eci.gov.in, open e-EPIC download, verify with mobile OTP or EPIC number, and download the digital card. Physical EPIC arrives by post in 30–45 days.
Voter ID me naam/address correction kaise kare? / How to correct Voter ID details?
File Form 8 on voters.eci.gov.in for correction, address shift, or duplicate replacement. Upload supporting proof and track with the Reference Number.
Voter ID status kaise check kare? / How to track Voter ID application?
Use Track Application Status on voters.eci.gov.in with your Reference Number, or check via the Voter Helpline app.
Kya Voter ID ke liye fees lagti hai? / Is Voter ID free?
Yes, 100% free — enrolment, correction and duplicate are all free. Never pay any agent.
Aadhaar ko Voter ID se link karna zaroori hai? / Must I link Aadhaar to Voter ID?
Linking is voluntary and helps faster future updates. Do it online at voters.eci.gov.in — it is not mandatory for voting.
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