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New voter ID (EPIC): documents checklist

What you usually need to apply online for a new voter ID card.

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Age proofFor example a birth certificate, a school certificate or a passport.
Address proofFor example Aadhaar, a utility bill, a bank passbook or a rent agreement.
A recent passport-size colour photograph
Mobile number and email address you can access
Details of a family member already on the electoral roll, if you have them
Your application reference number, saved after you submit

Your ticks are saved only on this device. Nothing is uploaded.

Make a passport-size photo Official site: Voters' Service Portal (ECI)

Tips and common mistakes

Register through the official portal

New voters apply online through the Election Commission's Voters' Service Portal using Form 6. You must be 18 or older on the qualifying date, so check the dates the commission publishes.

Common mistakes

Giving an address that differs from your proof, and uploading a photo that is not clear. After you apply, keep the reference number to check the status.

This is a general guide, not an official list. Rules and accepted documents change and differ by office, so always confirm with the official website before you go. Last updated November 2026.

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