How to Apply for a Duplicate Voter ID Card?

First introduced in 1993, a voter ID card permits you to elect representatives during the election. Additionally, it also serves as an important identity proof. Given its importance, make sure to apply for a duplicate voter id card if you have lost your old voter ID card. Keep reading to check the step-wise guide to apply for the same.

How to Get a Duplicate Voter ID Card Online?

Follow the step-wise guide listed below on how to get a duplicate voter ID card:

Step 1: Download Form EPIC-002 from your respective state Chief Electoral Officer's website. Form EPIC-002 is the application form to apply for a duplicate election card online.
Step 2: Fill in the form with the necessary details, such as your name, relative's name, residential address, locality etc.
Step 3: Visit your nearest electoral office to submit this duly signed form and the supporting documents such as a copy of FIR, Aadhaar card etc.

Once you submit, you will receive a reference number. Keep it carefully to track the application status of a duplicate election identity card. Once your application is processed and verified, you will receive a notification to collect your duplicate voter ID card from your local electoral office.

This summarises the procedures on how to apply for duplicate voter ID online. Now let's learn about its offline application process.

How to Get a Duplicate Voter ID Card Offline?

If you are not comfortable using the internet, apply for a duplicate election card offline. Visit your nearest electoral office. Ask for Form EPIC-002. Fill it in with the required information such as –

Your name
Original voter ID card number
Gender and age
Residential address
Locality, police station etc.

Also, put a right tick to the applicable option-

To return the damaged voter ID card
To return the lost voter ID card once it is recovered

Submit it to your respective local electoral office and the relevant documents such as the Aadhaar card etc.

4 Important Documents Required for Duplicate Voter ID Card

You need to submit the following documents when you apply for a duplicate voter id card:

First Information Report in case you lost or misplaced your voter ID card
Duly signed Form EPIC-002
Your recent passport-sized photographs
Identity and address proof such as Aadhaar card, passport, electricity bill etc.

How to Check the Application Status of Duplicate Voter ID Cards?

Use the reference number you received post submitting your application for a duplicate voter ID card to track its status. Here are the simple steps that you need to follow -

Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Voters Services Portal. Select"Track Application Status".
Step 2: Enter the reference ID and select "Track Status" to view the application status.

Alternatively, you can also check the application status by visiting the respective official website of the state election office.

Thus, this is all about how you can apply for a duplicate voter ID card. Keep the above pointers in mind for a smooth application process.

Frequently asked questions

✓ When can you apply for a duplicate voter ID card?

You can apply for the duplicate voter ID if you face the following situations:

The card is stolen or misplaced
A damaged card that you can no longer use

✓ What are the charges to get a new voter ID?

Pay nominal charges of ₹25 or ₹30 based on the option through which you want to receive your new voter ID card.

✓ Do you need to submit Form EPIC-001 to get a duplicate voter ID in Kerala?

Yes. Download and submit Form EPIC-001 to get a new EPIC if you have lost your voter ID card.