Voter ID Card in Punjab

Steps to Apply for Voter ID Card in Punjab

  Individuals can apply for a Voter ID in Punjab both online and offline.  

Apply for Voter ID Online:

1. If customers wish to apply online, they will have to visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab and click on the link titled 'Forms'.
2. Individuals will have to download Form 6 which is for the inclusion of their name in the electoral roll and take a printout of it.
3. Individuals will have to fill in the form with all required details such as name, address and other necessary requirements and provide all documents.
4. A colour photograph against a white background will also have to be provided.
5. Once the form has been filled and all documents have been attached, it will have to be sent to the Electoral Registration Officer in the area.
6. Applicants can expect a visit from an official to verify all their documents and will receive their ID shortly.

Apply for Voter ID Offline:

In case individuals wish to apply offline, they will have to follow the steps provided below

1. Individuals will have to procure Form 6 which is meant to include their name into the electoral roll and fill it by providing all relevant details.
2. A passport size colour photograph taken against a white background must be given along with all supporting documents.
3. The above must be submitted to the closest Electoral Registration Office.
4. Applicants can expect a visit from Booth Level Officers for verification and once this is done, individuals will receive their Voter ID after a few days/weeks.

There are also regular drives that are being conducted throughout Punjab. Information regarding this will be provided by the media.

How to Track Voter ID Status in Punjab?

Tracking Voter ID Status Online

To check if your name has been included in the electoral rolls, you can follow the steps given below.

1. Visit the Punjab CEO website.
2. Click on "Search your vote".
3. On the map, click on your district.
4. You can then view the details of your constituency.
5. You can download the Electoral roll in PDF format
6. Or you can click on "Search".
7. Enter your details,

• Area
• Name
• Father/Husband name
• House number
• Identity card number
• Age
• Gender

8. Enter the Captcha code and click on "Search".

Tracking Voter ID status via SMS

To get your Voter ID details, you can send the following SMS to 1950

To obtain information about your Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) or Voter ID card, send an SMS with the message ECI followed by a space and your EPIC number to 1950. For example, if your EPIC number is 12345678, send an SMS with the message ECI 12345678 to 1950.

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.

How to Apply for Duplicate Voter ID in Punjab?

In case individuals have damaged or lost their Voter ID, they can apply for a duplicate Voter ID by following the steps mentioned below -

1. Individuals will have to first visit their local police station and file a police complaint as an FIR is necessary in order to procure a duplicate Voter ID.
2. Necessary details such as Voter ID number, Name, Address and so on will have to be provided.
3. Individuals will then have to avail Form 8 which is available on the website of the Election Commission of India and ill in the required details.
4. Individuals will also have to deposit Rs.25.
5. Address and Identity proof must also be given along with Form 8.
6. The above documents must be given to the closest Election Commission Office which will then be reviewed and a new Voter ID will be sent directly to the applicants.

Process of Voter ID Correction in Punjab

In case there is a mistake regarding any of the details in the Voter ID, individuals can get it rectified either online or offline.

Online:

• In case individuals wish to correct certain details mentioned in their Voter ID such as name, sex and so on, they will have to download Form 8 from the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab.
• This form will have to be filled and relevant details and proofs will have to be provided. For e.g., if there is a mistake in the name of the individual then apart from mentioning the detail to be corrected, he/she must also provide proof such as the 10th Std Marks card or Passport.
• This form must then be submitted to the nearest Election Commission Office. Once documents have been verified, individuals will receive their corrected Voter ID.

Offline:

• In case individuals do not wish to take the online route, then they can apply for a correction offline as well. They will have to procure Form 8, fill it and provide necessary KYC details along with a passport size photograph taken against a white background.
• The above must be submitted to the nearest Election Commission Office post which verification will be done and the corrected Voter ID will be sent to the applicant.

Steps to Change Address in Voter ID Online in Punjab

If individuals have shifted their address from one place to another in the same constituency, they can change the address in their Voter ID by following the steps mentioned below-

Online:

1. Individuals will have to visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Official of Punjab and download Form 8A and fill it in.
2. Necessary supporting documents such as proof of new address must be provided and a declaration will have to be signed. Once this is done, details will be verified and corrected Voter ID will be sent to the applicants.

Offline:

1. If individuals wish to change their address on their Voter ID, they will have to avail Form 8A, fill in the details, provide supporting details and submit it to the nearest Election Commission Office.
2. Once details are verified, individuals will receive their rectified Voter ID.

CEO, Punjab or Chief Electoral Officer Punjab operates under the control and supervision of the Election Commission of India. The aim of the website of CEO, Punjab is to increase the communication between Election Department of Punjab and the voters of Punjab.

Electoral Roll:

• Go to the official website of CEO, Punjab.
• Scroll down and you will find a link that says 'Search your vote' on the left side of the screen.
• When you click on it, you will be redirected to a page called Electoral Rolls.
• Under this particular heading, you will find Punjab's map and all the districts will be marked.
• Select your district on the map and click on it.
• On clicking, the names of the Assembly Constituencies will be shown to you.
• Click on your Assembly Constituency.
• You will find two options on this page - 'Electoral Rolls pdf' and 'Search'.

Voter List Punjab - Searching by Name

You must follow all the steps mentioned above to reach this step. To search your name on the voter list,  you will have to follow the steps below:

1. Click on the button that says 'Search'.
2. A new page will be opened where you must select your areas, enter your father's name or your husband's name, your name, house number, age and ID card number.
3. Click on 'Search' after you have filled up all the information.
4. If your name is there on this, all the details will be displayed on the screen.

CEO Punjab Voter List PDF Download Process

• Click on the button that says 'Electoral Rolls PDF'.
• You will be redirected to a new page that will display a table divided on the basis of Polling Station Building and Areas Covered.
• Keep scrolling till you find the area you are looking for.
• Once you find your area, click on the link beside it that says 'Voter List'.
• This PDF file that you download will contain all the names of the eligible voters.

Note: The PDF that you download will be in Punjabi language.

Documents That Can be Accepted as the Elector's DOB Proof and Address Proof:

Proof of date of birth - The following documents can be accepted as date of birth proof:

• Birth certificate issued by the Municipal Authorities.
• Birth certificate from the applicant's last attended school.
• Mark sheet of class 10.

Address proof - Applicant's ration card, DL, electricity bills, gas connection, telephone bills, etc.

Search for Polling Station & Assembly

In order to search the polling station, the steps mentioned below must be followed:

1. The voter must go to the official website of CEO, Punjab.
2. On the search tool, name of the town or village has to be entered.
3. In the next box, the street/locality/ward has to be entered.
4. A captcha code will be provided which must be entered correctly in the box provided there.
5. After all of this is done, clicking on the search button will produce the desired result.

Lok Sabha Elections in Punjab 2024

The 2024 Lok Sabha elections in Punjab were a four-cornered contest. Polling for all 13 parliamentary constituencies in the state was held in the seventh and final phase on 1 June 2024.

Schedule of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule of election on 16 March 2024. The Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases across the country, with Punjab participating in the final phase. 

Chief Electoral Officer Office  

The Chief Electoral Officer plays a crucial role in the elections of the state, they oversee and manage all electoral processes within the state, ensuring the smooth conduct of elections in accordance with electoral laws and regulations. As the Chief Electoral Officer of the state of Punjab, Shri Sibin C., IAS, plays a pivotal role in upholding the integrity and transparency of the electoral system, enabling fair and democratic elections across Punjab. Mentioned below is the list of Chief Electoral Officers for the state of Punjab: 

• The Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Sibin C., IAS, can be contacted at 0172-2704743 or via email at ceo_punjab@eci.gov.in.  
• The Additional Chief Electoral Officers are Shri Harish Nayar, IAS, and Shri Abhijeet Kaplish, IAS, both reachable at 0172-2704779 or dyceo@punjab.gov.in.  
• The Joint Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Sakatar Singh Bal, PCS, is available at 0172-2704701 or dyceo@punjab.gov.in.  
• Finally, the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, Shri Bharat Bhushan Bansal, can also be contacted at 0172-2704701 or dyceo@punjab.gov.in.