Voter ID in Andhra Pradesh

How to Apply for Voter ID Card Offline in AP?

No doubt that our country is going steadily digital, which is user-friendly to the point that people do things like applying for Voter ID card in minutes. But not everyone has the access or even basic computer skill to do it. And even if they do, some evidently prefer the slow but 'reliable' (in their eyes) method of applying in person. Those people can still apply for a Voter ID card offline in Andhra Pradesh by getting in touch with their nearest electoral office.

Please follow the below steps for the same:

1. Secure the application form and other listed forms from your nearest electoral office. As a new applicant you must get Form 6.
2. Along with the correct form for application, as in Form 6, you must also submit other necessary Know Your Customer (KYC )documents as your age proof, ID proof and residence proof. You can submit copies of your driving license, passport, Aadhar card, latest utility bill, SSLC Book, Ration Card, rental/ lease agreement or LIC Policy paper among others accordingly.
3. Please bear in mind to submit information of your family members who already possess Voter ID cards or if their name is included in the electoral roll. This can certainly help in speeding up the process a bit.
4. Go to the closest Electoral Registration Office to give the documents. Upon authorization and verification, the Booth Level officers (BLOs) sent by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) will come to your given address to see that all the info given are correct.
5. To give a Voter ID for all listed voters, regular drives are structured by the Election Commission of India(ECI) at Designated Photographic Locations (DPIs). Such drives are endorsed in every new media from time to time.

How to find out voter ID status by name in Andhra Pradesh?

Follow the steps mentioned below to find out voter id status AP:

Step 1: Visit the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh portal 

Step 2: Below ‘Search Your Name’ check for ‘Council Constituency’ and choose the option ‘Know your status’. 

Step 3: Fill in your name and click on ‘Search’ button. 

Your current status of Voter ID will be displayed on the screen.  

How to Track Andhra Pradesh Voter ID Status?

Tracking Voter ID Status Online

1. To check your status online, visit the Andhra Pradesh CEO website. 
2. You can choose to check your status using your Application ID or your House Number. 
3. Select your form. 
4. Enter your ID or house number and click on "Search" to generate your results. 

Tracking Voter ID status via SMS

To track your Voter ID status, you can send the following SMS.

1. VOTE Voter ID number to 9246280027

You can call the ECI Helpline number 1950 toll free. The helpline is available on all working days between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

How to Apply for Duplicate Voter ID Card in Andhra Pradesh?

You may lose your Voter ID card under numerous circumstances. It may get stolen, misplaced or damaged. As Voter ID is one of the most important document that every citizen over age 18 must have, you are strongly advised to get a duplicate  Voter ID card at the earliest. There are some legalities involved when it comes to applying for a duplicate Voter ID card in Andhra Pradesh.

Follow the given steps to get Duplicate Voter ID in AP:

1. First thing to do when you find that you lost your Voter ID card is to visit the nearest police station and lodge an FIR. This is important as Voter ID is a national identity document and can be misused. With an FIR filed, you are safe from any consequence that might arise due to fraudulence.
2. FIR should contain particulars on how and when you lost your card as well as you want to apply for a duplicate card. Keep a copy of the FIR with you.
3. Download Form  8, which is strictly designed for application of duplicate Voter ID. You can also collect that form directly from the local Election Commission office.
4. Fill the form as directed and all the information should be accurate. Attach a copy of the FIR to it as well as all the KYC documents as proof of age, proof of residence and ID proof.
5. Then just as in the first-time application, a Booth Level Officer would come to verify the submitted details. You will soon get your duplicate Voter ID delivered by post.

Process of Voter ID Card Correction Online in Andhra Pradesh:

Due to the large number of applications that reach their server every day, it is possible to make errors while entering the details on the ID cards. It is also not uncommon to get completely incorrect ID cards by error. 

Form 8 is mainly helpful for those who notice that there is one or more errors on their newly obtained ID card. 

To make these alterations online without the added stress of umpteen visits to the regional electoral office, you can simply download Form 8 from the official National Voters’ Services Portal Upon submission, the same verification process that followed your documentation for verification will ensue. An official will visit your house to confirm submitted details. The corrected ID will be soon delivered to you by post.

Process of Voter ID Card Correction Offline in Andhra Pradesh:

As said before online correction may not bode well with many people for various reasons such as lack of awareness, access or knowledge. It could also be that the first time resulted in an erroneous Voter ID card and they do not want to risk the same again. But the process of Voter ID correction offline in Andhra Pradesh is not as time consuming or frazzling too.

You can simply visit your regional electoral office and collect the Form 8 directly from the counter. Fill it as directed and submit it. They are sure to ask you for supporting documents for proof that warrants the change. For instance, if you are newly married and wishes to change your surname, they might ask to see your marriage certificate. After submission, the same verification process will ensue. An official will visit your place of residence to validate given information and then you can collect your new voters ID card.

Process of Changes of Address for Andhra Pradesh Voter Card Online:

Many reasons can warrant an application to change one's address in Voter ID. They might have printed the address wrong or you might be moving to a different city (that is, different assembly constituency) in AP. Whatever the reason is, you have to make sure that the address is updated accordingly at the earliest in your Voter ID card too. This is not as cumbersome a process as it once was, thanks to instant online services offered by the government.

If you have newly got wedded and wish to change residence address, you will have to deliver the copy of your marriage certificate. Students are requested to submit declaration application given by their school or university principal if they are prepared to change the voter id's address to their present address (of hostel or rental house). If you are relocated by the enterprise or government office to a new place and you want to bring up-to-date the new address on your voter ID card, you have to give a declaration application signed by your boss. The substantiation for these kinds of applications doesn't take long if the documents are up to mark.

Please follow the below steps for the same:

1. Log in to the Chief Electoral Officer's using your credentials. Click on 'Electoral Services' in the home page.
2. Select the option 'Change of Address' and a form will be displayed.
3. Please enter EPIC number. If you do not have it with you, you can also click on 'Don't know EPIC', the system will request for your district and constituency by which your number can be tracked.
4. Enter the new and old address as asked and agree to the declaration (that the information given is correct). Click on submit after which the usual review and verification by an officer follow. You will soon get the new card.

Process of Changes of Address for Voter Card Offline in Andhra Pradesh:

You can also opt for the good old-fashioned way, which is securing the Form 8 in person from the concerned regional office and doing as directed by any staff there.

The procedure on how to change address in Voter ID in Andhra Pradesh is as follows:

1. Duly fill and sign the form number 8 A which is specifically designed for this purpose of changing the address.
2. With all required documents for new address such as utility bill, passport, Aadhar card or ration card, submit the form at the closest Electorate office.
3. The Election Commission Office will analyse your form and will send a new, modified Voter ID card to your new address.