How to Register to Vote in India?

Any person who is a citizen of India and is 18 years or older is eligible to vote in the elections. However, before doing so the applicant is required to register himself or herself.    

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What is the Eligibility Criteria to Register to Vote?

The eligibility criteria required for voter registration is as follows:

  1. The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
  1. As of January 1, of the year in which the applicant is registering himself or herself as a voter, he or she should be at least 18 years of age.
  2. The applicant should be the resident of the constituency from which he or she is applying to get enrolled.

Registration Process to Vote in India Online:

In order to register to vote Id online, the applicant is required to fill Form 6. The applicant can download the form from the NVSP website. After the completion of the form, it is to be submitted to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in your country. The form will be verified, and the name of the applicant will be included in the voter list. Basically, there are three different categories of voters which are general electors, overseas electors (NRI) and service electors.

Confirmation of voter registration

In order to confirm that your voter registration is complete, you can log on to the election website and check for your registration details. You will need to provide your reference ID for the same. The EC website will also allow the applicant to make changes to his or her details in the electoral roll. The link for the election commission website.

Registration Process to Vote in India Offline:

In order to register yourself as a voter offline, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Visit the nearest Booth Level Officer (BLO) to obtain Form 6.
  2. After the form is filled, submit it along with the Aadhar card and a document which provides proof of your birth and the graduation certificate. In case any of these documents is not available, you are required to submit an affidavit stating the reason for it.
  3. Two passport size photographs of the applicant is also required.
  4. In addition to the other documents, the applicant is also required to submit the photocopy of the voter ID of a family member. If none of the family members possess an ID card, the applicant can submit the ID card of the neighbor.
  5. Once all the documents are submitted with the Booth Level Officer (BLO), the verification department will verify the papers and issue the voter ID to the applicant.
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Required Forms to Register to Vote:

The forms required under different circumstances are as follows:

  1. Any general voter is required to fill Form 6. For applicants who are registering themselves as first time voters along with those who want to change their constituency can also fill out Form 6.
  2. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are required to fill out Form 6A.
  3. If the applicant wants to make changes to any information regarding his or her entry in the electoral roll, he or she can fill Form 7.
  4. The applicant should fill Form 8 to change the details such as Name, Photo, Age, EPIC Number, Address, Date of Birth of the applicant, Name of the relative, Type of relation or the gender.

Any aspiring voter who is not registered yet must fill Form 6 and submit it to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) of the assembly constituency in which the applicant resides. After the submission of the form, the applicant is now registered to vote in the elections.

How to Check Voter ID Registration Status?

To check the voter registration status, follow the steps mentioned below:

  1. Visit https://electoralsearch.in/ to check the voter registration status.
  2. If your name appears in the electoral list, you are registered as a voter otherwise you should register your name in the list.
  3. In order to register your name in the voters list, visit the website .

FAQs on Register to Vote

  • What happens when I register to vote?

    When you register to vote, your name is included in the electoral roll. You are eligible to vote in the elections.

  • How do I know if registered to vote?

    In order to check whether you are registered to vote or not, log on to the NVSP website and check the registration status.

  • Do you have to re-register to vote?

    If you have registered yourself as a voter once, there is no requirement to register yourself as a voter again.

  • How do I pre-register to vote?

    There is no facility for pre-registration to vote in India.

  • What documents are required to register to vote?
    1. Address proof: Ration card,Bank Passbook,Driving license,Income tax assessment order,Rental agreement,Latest water, electricity or gas connection bill
    2. Date of birth proof: Birth certificate issued by the local authority.If the applicant has passed class 10, he or she can submit the marksheet. It will also be accepted as proof for date of birth.,Passport,PAN card,Driving license,Aadhar Card.
    3. Forms required : Any general voter is required to fill Form 6. For applicants who are registering themselves as first time voters along with those who want to change their constituency can also fill out Form 6. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are required to fill out Form 6A If the applicant wants to make changes to any information regarding his or her entry in the electoral roll, he or she can fill Form 7. The applicant should fill Form 8 to change the details such as Name, Photo, Age, EPIC Number, Address, Date of Birth of the applicant, Name of the relative, Type of relation or the gender.
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