Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh

Electoral updates in Himachal Pradesh 2025

There is no Assembly election scheduled only in 2025, and the next one is due in 2027. The Election Commission may continue to hold bye-elections if Assembly and Lok Sabha seats become vacant due to a resignation, death, or disqualification of a member. In 2025 for bye-election updates citizens can check back regularly at: Election Commission of India (ECI) CEO Himachal Pradesh official website  

Chief Electoral Officer for Himachal Pradesh

Mr. Maneesh Garg (IAS) serves as the Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh for the Lok Sabha elections 2024. 

Below are his contact details: 

1. Address: Block No. 38, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009 
2. FAX No: 2625584 
3. Phone No. / EPBX No.: 0177 2620024 
4. Email: election-hp@nic.in    

Eligibility criteria to get EPIC in Himachal Pradesh

For Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh, prospective voters must meet three essential criteria:

1. Must be a citizen of India.  

1. You must be at least 18 years old on or before January 1 of the year when the electoral roll is reapportioned.  

1. Must be a resident of Himachal Pradesh 

How to apply for Voter ID online in Himachal Pradesh?

Applying for Voter ID online in Himachal Pradesh can be done by visiting the National Voters' Service Portal (NVSP) or the Voter Helpline App. Steps to download the Voter ID: 

1.  Step 1: Go to the NVSP Portal (https://www.nvsp.in or download it from the Google Play Store or App Store). 

1. Step 2: Select Form 6 for new voter registration.  

1. Step 3: Enter your information (full name, date of birth, gender, and permanent residential address in Himachal Pradesh).  

1. Step 4: Upload documents (proof of age, proof of residence, and recent passport size picture/document).  

1. Step 5: Read through all the entries and details before submitting the complete form online.  

1. Step 6: Save the reference ID in a safe place after submission and keep it on hand to check your application status. 

How to apply for Voter ID offline in Himachal Pradesh?

If you do not have online access, then you can register offline. Here is how you can do it: 

1. Step 1: Go to the nearest Electoral Registration Office (ERO) where you reside.

1. Step 2: Get Form 6, which is used to apply for new voter registration. 

1. Step 3: Fill out the form with the required information. 

1. Step 4: Include your proof documents (age proof and address proof) and two passport-sized photographs. 

1. Step 5: Submit your application to the Booth Level Officer (BLO) or to the ERO office. 

1. Step 6: A BLO will visit your home address.

1. Step 7: The Voter ID card will be sent to your address by post after approval.

How to Track Voter ID Status

You can track the status of your Voter ID application with any of the following methods: 

 Method 1 - NVSP Portal:

1. Visit NVSP Portal. 

1. Enter your reference number and constituency. 

1. Click on ‘Track Status’ to see its status. 

 Method 2 - Voter Helpline App:

1. Open the Voter Helpline App. 

1. Tap on ‘Track Application Status’. 

1. Enter your reference ID to get updates. 

 Method 3 - Helpline Number:

Call 1950 (Toll-Free) from the mobile number which you provided while registering. This helpline will be available from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on all working days. 

Documents required to apply for a Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh

Given below is a list of documents that need to be submitted while applying for a Voter Id card in Himachal Pradesh.

Address proof (Submit any one of the following documents)

1. Electricity bill
2. Water bill
3. Telephone bill
4. Bank passbook
5. Passport
6. Driving license
7. Ration card

Age proof (Submit any one of the following documents)

1. 10th grade certificate
2. Birth certificate
3. PAN Card
4. Driving License
5. Passport
6. Aadhaar card
7. Senior citizen card
8. 2 recent passport size photographs

How to get a duplicate Voter ID in Himachal Pradesh?

• Online
  • Lodge a police complaint with the police.
  • Get a copy of the FIR.
  • Download Form 002 from Election Commission website of Himachal Pradesh .
  • Fill the form with correct details and submit it at the election commission office along with the FIR copy.
  • The officer will give a reference number after submission of the form. This number will come in handy when tracking the status of your application.
  • The verification process will be done within three weeks of the application.
  • The card can be collected from the Electoral Office.
• Offline
  • Lodge a police complaint and get the FIR copy.
  • Download Form 002 from Election Commission website of Himachal Pradesh .
  • Fill the form with correct details and submit it at the election commission office along with the FIR copy.
  • A reference number will be provided after submission of the form. This number will come in handy when tracking the status of your application.
  • The voter Id verification process will be done within three weeks.
  • The card can be collected from the Electoral Office.

Online - How to get corrections/changes made to Voter ID cards?

Individuals who possess a Voter ID card but want to make correction or change details in the Voter ID card can do it online by following the below mentioned steps.

• Correction/updating using Form 8
  • Search for Form 8 on the official Himachal Pradesh CEO website.
  • Select "Correction of entries in electoral roll" option on the website.
  • The site will direct you towards the application form.
  • Fill in the form with relevant details.
  • Section IV of the form is a very important part of the form for corrections.
  • Upload your form along with the required documents.
  • Submit the form once you have completed it.
  • The Electoral Officer will verify your application.
• Changing constituency using Form 8AIt is important to change the constituency if you have changed your residence.Listed below are the steps that need to be followed in order to the same:
  • Search for Form 8A on the official Himachal Pradesh CEO website.
  • Select "Correction of entries in electoral roll" option on the website.
  • The site will direct you towards the application form.
  • Fill in the form with relevant details.
  • Section IV of the form is a very important part of the form for corrections.
  • Fill in all the details of your new residence in the form correctly.
  • Upload your form along with the required documents.

Offline - How to get corrections/changes made to Voter ID cards?

Given below is the procedure to be followed in order to make correction to Voter ID card:

• Correction/updating using Form 8
  • Download the form 8 online from Puducherry CEO website or get it from designated locations.
  • Fill in the application form with all the details and submit it where the draft electoral roll is displayed.
  • The forms can also be submitted at Electoral Registration Officer and Assistant Electoral Registration Officer of the Constituency.
• Changing constituency using Form 8A
  • Download the form 8A online from Puducherry CEO website or get it from designated locations.
  • Fill in the application form with all the details and submit it where the draft electoral roll is displayed.
  • The forms can also be submitted at Electoral Registration Officer and Assistant Electoral Registration Officer of the Constituency.