Get your name on the voter list
Voter registration is free. You can apply online or with a paper form. Use Form 6 for new voter registration.
Apply on the ECI voter portalOfficial site: voters.eci.gov.in
Who can apply
- You are a citizen of India.
- You must be 18 on a qualifying date: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July, or 1 October. If you are 17, you can apply in advance with Form 6. Registration takes effect for the qualifying date when you meet the age requirement.
- You normally live at the address where you apply.
- You are not registered at another address. You meet the other legal requirements for voter registration.
Keep these ready
A photo
Use a recent colour photo with a white background. The photo must be 4.5 cm high and 3.5 cm wide. Your full face must be visible. Keep your eyes open.
Proof of age: select one document
- Birth certificate
- Aadhaar card
- PAN card
- Driving licence
- Class 10 or Class 12 certificate that shows your date of birth
- Indian passport
Proof of address: select one document
- Water, electricity, or gas bill for the address (at least 1 year)
- Aadhaar card
- Current passbook from a nationalized bank, scheduled bank, or post office
- Indian passport
- Land records, including Kisan Bahi
- Registered rent agreement
- Registered sale deed
Apply online in 8 steps
Step 2
Create an account
Select the option to create an account. Enter your mobile number. Enter the OTP sent to your phone.
Step 3
Select Form 6
Select Form 6 for new voter registration.
Step 4
Enter your personal details
Complete each field in the form. Check your name, date of birth, and address for errors.
Step 5
Upload the documents
Upload your photo. Upload your proof of age. Upload your proof of address. Make sure each image is clear.
Step 6
Submit the application
Check the completed form. Submit the application. Save the reference number to track your application.
Step 7
Prepare for an address check
A BLO may visit your address. Keep your original documents available for the check.
Step 8
Track the application and get your voter ID
Use the reference number to track your application on the voter portal. After approval, check your name on the voter list. Download your e-EPIC, the digital voter ID, from the voter portal. Your voter ID card is delivered free by Speed Post.
Prefer paper?
Complete a paper Form 6. Give it to your BLO or the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) for your area.
Forms for other tasks
- Form 6A: voter registration for eligible Indian citizens who live outside India.
- Form 8: address changes or corrections to an existing voter registration.
- Form 7: objections to an entry or requests to remove an entry from the voter list.
Do not give false information. A false declaration can result in a prison sentence, a fine, or both. See Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.