How to Check Name In Voter List by SMS and Voter Helpline?

1. Firstly, if you have applied for a voter ID card, you will be given your application number.
2. Type an SMS "EPIC" space voter ID application number and send it to 1950.
3. Once you send the SMS, you will receive a reply about the status of your application.

How to Check Name in Voter List Using Helpline Number?

The Election Commission of India introduced a free helpline number to help voter get the required information on time. The toll-free helpline number is 1950. People across the country can call this number and they will be connected to a representative in their particulate state who will help the caller with any information required. People can also use this helpline to lodge complaints. The expenses of the calls placed will be borne by the Chief Electoral Officer of the respective state.

Also, for differently-abled people, the Election Commission has come up with a SMS service. They have to enter the symbol star (*) followed by their voter ID number to get help. This service also records the number of differently-abled voters we have in a particular place. If a person sends an SMS without the symbol star, then a reply SMS consisting details of the nearest polling booth where the voter is registered will be sent.

While the Election Commission of India and the government together are bringing so many facilities to make the voting process easy, it is our job to go ahead and cast our vote. Haven't you applied for your voter ID card yet? Go ahead and take advantage of the internet and apply for your voter ID card in few seconds and make your vote count! Or, just use the SMS and helpline service to know how to proceed or where to apply for an election card in your area.

Other Ways to Check Name in Voter List:

Voter Helpline App: The Election Commission of India has released a new mobile application called Voter Helpline. The application facilitates improved communication between the ECI and the nation's digitally literate population. One of its important features is enabling voters verify that their names are on the voter's list. All you need to do is to download the app from the Google Play Store and complete registration by entering your mobile number and EPIC. 

You can quickly confirm your name in the electoral roll after creating an account. This app can also be used to access other features like downloading a digital photo voter slip.  

ECI Website: You can visit www.electoralsearch.in or www.nvsp.in to check your name on the voter’s list. You need to enter the necessary information, such as the voter's name, father's or husband's name, age or date of birth, state, district, and assembly constituency. Then authenticate the search by entering the special code that is shown on the screen. If your name is on the voter list, you will be able to see the details on the screen.  

In case you do not find any information or if you are dissatisfied by the information provided, you can reach the closest local electoral office for further information. 

Reasons Why a Voter’s Name is Missing from the Electoral Roll: 

There are numerous instances where a voter is denied the right to vote despite possessing a valid voter ID because their name is missing from the electoral roll. In the majority of cases, this is because the voter registered just before the election dates, making it impossible for their names to be promptly updated in the voter list. Another reason why a voter’s name is missing from the electoral roll is if voters update their voter IDs or change their constituencies. 

Three weeks before the election is when applications for new voter IDs and other voter changes must be submitted. Voters are advised to confirm that their name is on the voter list by contacting the ECI in order to prevent situations like this or last-minute complications.