Voter ID Card in Kerala

How to Apply for Voter ID Card Online in Kerala?

Applying for a voter’s ID card in Kerala can be done wherever you are, courtesy the online voter registration option provided. You can apply at your convenience for your voter’s ID card and also track the status of your voter ID application online through the dedicated online portal set up by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kerala. 

The process for registering online is a quick and simple one, with the various requirements listed below: 

Application form: 

1. When making an application for a voter’s ID card in Kerala online, you can visit the official Chief Electoral Office of Kerala website. 

1. On the home screen, you will be presented with 3 options by which to register for the process, as mentioned below: 

1. Self- where you will be applying and filling in the form yourself. 

1. Through BLO (Booth Level Officer)- for this option, you can apply through the booth level officer for your constituency. 

1. Through Akshaya Centre- a Government of Kerala initiative meant to provide access to Information Technology services to all across the state. 

Self-Application Voter ID Registration Process

1. When you click the “Self” button, a form will be displayed onscreen in both English as well as Malayalam where you will have to enter details such as district you reside in, date of birth and details of your Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) if you already have one.
2. You will also have to enter information regarding your residency status (if you are residing in India or are an NRI or Non Resident Indian).
3. Once you have entered this information and clicked “Proceed”, you will be directed to a page where you have to provide the voter ID card number of a relative or a neighbour residing near you, as well as your relation to the applicant.
4. You will then be sent a link to your registered email address through which you will have to create an account on the website.
5. Once you have signed in, you will receive access to the forms necessary to complete your registration.
6. For a new registration, you will have to fill in Form 6, which can be filled online.
7. Enter the relevant details and submit the form.
8. Once you have done so, you will have to submit a hard copy/physical copy of the form and the necessary identity and address proof to your nearest electoral office.
9. You will require the signature of the electoral officer on your form, following which it will be sent to the Booth Level Officer (BLO), who will then visit your residence to verify the details you have mentioned in the form.
10. Once the details have been verified, you will receive a notification regarding your voter ID card.
11. You will have to collect your Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC) in person from the electoral office nearest to you, and will now be able to vote.

BLO (Booth Level Officer) Application

1. Select the “Through BLO” option on the homepage and enter the BLO number of your booth officer (you can get the list from the website itself).
2. A page will be displayed with the details of your BLO officer and a form where you have to fill in details like your district, date of birth and details of an existing voter ID card, if any.
3. Proceed to step 2 and fill in a relative or neighbour’s voter ID card number, as well as their relation to you.
4. After submitting the information, an online form will appear onscreen. Fill in the details requested such as your full name, address, gender etc and submit the form.
5. You will be directed to the further process via email, such as document submission and the details submitted will be verified.
6. On successful verification, you will be notified and can collect your Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) from the electoral office nearest to your residence.

Through Akshaya Centre:

1. Enter the Akshaya Centre code on the election website and you will be directed to a page where you are required to enter details regarding your details.
2. Log in to your Akshaya Centre account and proceed with the application form, entering the required details and submitting the form online.
3. Fill in Form 6 to include your name on the electoral roll of a constituency.
4. The Booth Level Officer will verify the details submitted by you and you will be notified regarding the status of your application.
5. You can then visit the electoral office and collect your Electoral Photo ID card in person.

Documents Required

The following documents have to be submitted along with your application form:

1. Proof of age
2. Passport sized photograph
3. Proof of address

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Voter ID in Kerala

You must fulfill the below-listed eligibility criteria to apply for a voter ID in Kerala: 

1. You must be a citizen of India. 

1. You must be a resident of Kerala. 

1. You should have completed a minimum of 18 years of age. 

1. You should not have been disqualified as a voter.

Documents Required to Apply for a Voter ID in Kerala

You need to provide the below-listed documents to apply for voter ID in Kerala: 

1. Valid Age Proof: Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card, etc. 

1. Valid Residential Proof: Utility Bills, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Bank Passbook, etc. 

1. Multiple copies of recently clicked passport-sized photographs. 

Note: The above-listed documents are in general, and you may be required to submit additional documents to apply for a voter ID in Kerala. 

How to Track Voter ID Status Online in Kerala?

This facility is not available in Kerala yet, but you can check if your name has been included in the electoral rolls. 

1. Visit the Kerala CEO website(http://www.ceo.kerala.gov.in/rollsearch.html). 

1. You can search by entering your Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC) Number. 

1. Alternatively, you can search by selecting a District and Legislative Assembly. Constituency along with details like name, relation name (Name of Father, Mother, Husband or Guardian) and house name. 

Tracking Voter ID status via SMS

To track your Voter ID status, you can send the following SMS to 54242/537252. 

1. ELE voter ID number 

Calling on the Dedicated ECI 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. 

If your Voter ID card has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you can apply for a duplicate card by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Kerala. 

Step 2: Click on the "Online Voter Registration" tab on the homepage. 

Step 3: Scroll down to find the section about applying for a duplicate Voter ID. 

Step 4: Click on the “Please download form here” link to open Form EPIC-002. 

Step 5: Fill in the details requested, such as your full name, address, date of birth, voter ID number, constituency etc. 

Step 6: Once you have filled in the form, print it and submit it to the tehsildar of your constituency. 

Step 7: The details you have provided will be verified and if the verification is successful, you will receive a notification regarding the same. 

Step 8: You can collect your duplicate voter ID card from the nearest electoral office in person. 

How to Make Corrections in Kerala Voter ID Card Online?

There are occasions when there might be errors in your voter ID card, such as a misspelling in your name or other details. In the event of marriage, women change their surnames. Since the voter ID card is a valid government document and it is used as valid ID proof, it is necessary to ensure the information on the card is both correct and updated.

In such a situation, you would need to apply to make changes or corrections in your existing voter ID card. The procedure to make corrections in your voter id card are mentioned below:

1. Go to the portal of the Chief Electoral Officer in Kerala, where you will find a list of forms regarding voter ID applications.
2. You will have to submit Form 8 to make changes to entries in the electoral roll with respect to name, address, name of father etc.
3. Download the form and fill in the relevant details regarding your voter ID number, date of birth and other details as requested.
4. Fill in the changes you wish to make and submit the form online.
5. You will receive an acknowledgement and the updated voter ID card will be sent to your address as mentioned on the form, or you can visit the nearest electoral office and collect it in person.

How to Make Corrections in Voter ID card Offline in Kerala?

For those who do not have access to the internet or are not adept at using a computer, changes and corrections in the voter ID card can also be made offline. The procedure for making changes in your voter ID card offline is given below:

1. Visit your nearest Electoral Office and request for Form 8, the application form to make changes in your voter ID card.
2. Fill up the form with the information required and submit it to the same office, whereupon you will receive an acknowledgement.
3. Once your application has been verified, you will receive the corrected voter ID card through the post, or you can collect it from the office.

How to Change Your Address on Your Voter ID Card Online in Kerala?

How to Change Your Address on Your Voter ID Card Online in Kerala 

If you have moved to a new residence, it’s important to update the address on your Voter ID. The Kerala Election Commission provides a quick and easy online process to make this change. Follow these steps: 

1.  Download Form 8A from the official Election Commission of India website. 

1. Fill in the required details, including your old and new address, full name, and Voter ID number. 

1. Upload or attach proof of your new address, such as a utility bill, passport copy, bank passbook, or rental agreement. 

1. Submit the completed form online or hand it in at your nearest Electoral Office. 

1. After submission, you'll receive an acknowledgement receipt. A Booth Level Officer (BLO) will then visit your current address to verify the details. 

1. Once verification is complete, your updated Voter ID will be issued. You can either receive it by post or collect it from the Electoral Office. 

How to Change Address Offline in Voter ID Card in Kerala? 

To change your address on your voter ID card offline in Kerala, you can follow the following quick and easy steps: 

1. Visit the nearest Electoral Office and collect a copy of Form 8A, which is the form for migration from one electoral roll to another. 

1. Fill in the details required such as full name, old address, new address as well as your voter ID card number. 

1. Please remember to submit a copy of an official document mentioning your current address, such as a passport, bank pass book, electricity/telephone/gas bill etc. 

1. You will have to submit this to the Electoral Office along with proof of current residence- in the form of utility bills or any such document. 

1. Once you have submitted the form and documents, a Booth Level officer will visit your current residence to confirm your details as per the form submitted. 

1. After the verification, you will be issued with a new voter ID card with the address change reflected.