With the Lok Sabha elections just months away, the Election Commission of India is likely to announce the dates around March 14 to 15, reports say. As political parties announce their candidates and prepare for elections, we as citizens must also cast our vote for the deserving candidate. To do this, citizens must have a valid voter ID card. The Voter ID serves as the primary identification document for citizens exercising their right to vote during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
If you still don't have a voter ID, you can use these simple steps to apply.
Who is eligible for a Voter ID in India?
A candidate must be a citizen of India to cast his vote. Anyone who is 18 years or older can vote.
For the new registration, you have to fill Form 6 on the official website i.e. voters.eci.gov.in, while for shifting the domicile/correction of entries in the existing card, you have to fill Form 8.
How to apply for a new voter card
-Visit the official website of voters.eci.gov.in
-Under 'New General Voter Registrations', click Complete Form 6.
-Log in to the page.
-Once the account is created, complete Form 6 and fill in all the required details along with the documents and photos.
-Check all details are filled correctly and click Submit to complete the process.
-You can then track your application status on the website using the 'reference number and state name'.
Make changes to the voter card
-Visit the official website of voters.eci.gov.in
-Click on 'Change of residence/correction of entries in existing electoral roll/replacement of EPIC/marking of PwD' on Filling Form 8.
-Fill in all required information and update the documents.
-Check that all details have been filled in correctly and click Submit to complete the process.
How to Apply/Change Your Voter ID Offline
The voter ID application process also extends to offline channels, where individuals can visit the nearest office of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). They must fill Form 6 or Form 8, provide necessary information and attach self-attested documents as stipulated. After this, the application must be submitted to the official concerned for further processing.
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Published: Mar 13, 2024 11:43 AM IST