Voter ID in Karnataka

Follow the steps given below to apply for a Voter ID in Karnataka: 

A candidate can apply for a new Voter ID online in Karnataka through the website offered by the Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka. Here are the steps given below to apply online for a new Voter ID in Karnataka:

Step 1: You will have to visit the website of CEO Karnataka. On the homepage, if you are a new user, you will be prompted to register. Enter your name and email ID, and your login credentials will be sent to your registered mobile number via SMS. 

Step 2: Once you have logged in, select the option to apply for a fresh Voter ID. You will be asked to fill the Form 6 completely for the inclusion of your details in the electoral roll. 

Step 3: In Form 6, you will have to provide information like place of birth, spouse’s name, parent’s name, age, present address and also the details of other family members whose names have already been included in the electoral roll. 

Step 4: You will also have to upload all necessary documents on the site including photographs and KYC documents. 

Step 5: After completing the form and uploading the required documents, submit your application. A reference number will be generated, which you can use to track the status of your Voter ID application. 

Step 6: Once the submission is successful, your application will be reviewed. A Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit your residence to verify the provided details. After successful verification and approval, you will receive your voter ID card at your registered residential address. 

How to Apply for Voter ID Offline in Karnataka?

If you are not familiar with the online process of applying for a new voter ID or would like to file a Voter ID application in person, follow the steps given below: 

Step 1: In the offline process, you can visit the nearest Karnataka state Election Office and procure Form 6. After you have received the Form 6, you must enter all details like your name, place of birth, spouse’s name, parent’s name, residential address, taluk & constituency and also information about other family members whose name is already present in the electoral roll. 

Step 2: Depending on whether you are applying for a new voter ID or making changes to an existing one, you will need to submit the appropriate form. The below- listed are the different forms related to voter ID:

1. Form 6 - Application for inclusion of name in electoral roll after the draft publication of roll 
2. Form 7 - Application form for objection to include a name in electoral roll 
3. Form 8 - Application form for correction of details in electoral roll 
4. Form 8A - Application form for transposition of an entry in the electoral roll 

Step 3: Along with Form 6, you are required to submit supporting documents such as proof of address, proof of age, and a passport-sized photograph. After submission, your application will be reviewed, and a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit your residence to verify the information provided. 

Step 4: Also, to ensure that all eligible voters receive an Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) or Voter ID card, the Election Commission of India (ECI) organizes frequent drives at Designated Photographic Locations (DPIs). Such drives are announced and advertised on all popular media channels. You can make use of such drives conducted by ECI to get a new Voter ID without any hassles. 

How to Track Karnataka Voter ID Status Online?

To check your status online, visit the Karnataka CEO website You can check your status using the following information:

1. Select your district
2. Enter your phone number
3. Click on 'Search' to generate your results

Tracking Karnataka Voter ID Status Via SMS:

To check if your name has been included in the Electoral Roll, you can send the following SMS.

1. KAEPIC Voter Card No to 9243355223 .

Tracking Karnataka Voter ID Status through Helpline Number:

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 in Karnataka?

If your voter ID card is lost or stolen, it is important to file a complaint immediately to prevent any potential misuse. You should then apply for a duplicate Voter ID card.

Follow the steps given below to apply for a duplicate Voter ID in Karnataka:

Step 1: Once you have found that your Voter ID card has been lost or stolen, you must immediately file a complaint at the nearest police station and  file an FIR. 

Step 2: At the police station, you will have to submit a letter mentioning the loss of the card with details like the name on the Voter ID, date of loss, place of loss and Voter ID card number. 

Step 3: After the FIR has been filed, you have to secure Form 002 issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) which will help you get a duplicate Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC). 

Step 4: With Form 002, you will also have to submit KYC documents like address proof and identity proof. All documents must be submitted at the nearest Election Commission Office. 

Step 5: The application for duplicate Voter ID will be reviewed and if found genuine, the duplicate Voter ID card will be issued and sent to your residence. 

 Online Process of Karnataka Voter ID Card Correction:

It is the duty of every voter to ensure that the information mentioned in the Voter ID is correct since the Voter ID acts as identity proof. If you happen to find that your date of birth, photograph or name has been mentioned incorrectly in the Voter ID, you can get it changed online with no difficulty.

Given below are the steps to make corrections in your Voter ID online in Karnataka:Step 1: Visit the web portal of Chief Electoral Officer of Karnataka. In the homepage, you will have to use your credentials to login. Step 2: After you have logged in, select your district and Assembly Constituency. Also, you can check your Assembly Constituency in Bangalore by selecting your ward.Step 3: You will be asked to re-enter the particulars in Form 8. You will also have to input your Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) number.                                                          Step 4: Also, details like name, date of birth, photo, parent’s name and spouse’s name will be asked.Step 5: You will have to upload the supporting documents. For example, if you have to correct the name, you must upload identity proof documents like PAN Card or passport.Step 6: Once this form is submitted and reviewed by the Election Officers’, a new Voter ID with the changes specified will be sent to your home address.

 Offline Process of Karnataka Voter ID Card Correction:

Your Voter ID card must have the correct information about your date of birth, name, age and photograph since it acts as your identity.

You can get the details entered in the voter ID changed to correct information by following the steps given here:

Step 1: Fill the Form 8 completely by entering the correct information. Form 8 is designed by the Election Commission of India for correcting the details mentioned in the Voter ID. 

Step 2: You will have to provide the right documents for supporting the change in Voter ID. For example, for a candidate wishing to change the surname after marriage, she must present the marriage certificate. 

Step 3: Also, the original copy of the existing voter ID must be submitted at the Election Commission Office along with other documents and Form 8. 

Step 4: The application for change of particulars in the Voter ID in Karnataka will be reviewed and new Voter ID will be issued. 

Online Process for Address Change in Karnataka Voter ID:

If you have moved to a new city or a new assembly constituency or if the address has been mentioned incorrectly in the Voter ID, you must apply for a change of address in the voter ID and ensure that the address always stays correct.

In Karnataka, address in a voter Voter ID can be changed easily with the online portal: 

Step 1: You need to visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka. On the homepage, log in to the portal using your registered credentials. 

Step 2: Choose the option for “Transposition of Name in the Voter List.” You will be prompted to provide details such as your Assembly Constituency and district. 

Step 3: Form 8A will be displayed on the screen. This form is particularly used to update or correct your address in the electoral roll. Fill in the required information, including your name, date of birth, old address, and new address. 

Step 4: After completing and submitting the form, an application reference number will be generated. Your application will be reviewed, and once approved, the updated voter ID card will be delivered to your registered residential address. 

Offline Process for Address Change in Karnataka Voter ID:

If you are not comfortable filling out Form 8A online for the transposition of your voter ID entry, you can choose to update your address on the voter ID using the offline method.

Follow the steps given below to update the address on your voter ID offline: 

Step 1: You need to obtain Form 8A. This form, issued by the Election Commission of India, is specifically used to update the address on your voter ID within the same constituency. 

Step 2: You need to fill out the form completely with accurate details. 

Step 3: Submit the filled Form 8A along with supporting documents (such as a ration card, passport, or utility bill) to your nearest Election Commission Office (ECO). 

Step 4: Once your application is verified and approved, the updated voter ID card will be delivered to your residential address.