How to Apply for a Voter ID Card in Maharashtra?

Source: livehindustan

Voter ID allows you to elect your preferred candidate to govern the democratic country, India. Besides allowing citizens to cast a vote, it also serves as vital identity proof.

However, you need a voter ID card to cast your vote. The state government of Maharashtra introduced online and offline application facilities for election voter ID in Maharashtra.

Keep reading if you want to know about eligibility parameters to apply for your voter ID and other vital information.

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for a voter ID card in Maharashtra -

• Indian citizens of 18 years or above
• Residents of the poling area of a constituency

Note that financially bankrupt and citizens falling under a specific category list are not eligible to apply for voter ID registration in Maharashtra.

Applying for a voter ID online in Maharashtra is simple. Take a look at the following step-wise guide mentioned below –

Online Steps to Apply for Voter ID in Maharashtra

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra. Choose "Online Voter Registration" from the menu.
• Step 2: Select Form 6 if you are registering yourself as a new voter.
• Step 3: The page redirects to the National Voters Services Portal. Log in or register with your username and password to select "Register as a New Elector/Voter).
• Step 4: Fill in the relevant information such as your name, locality, etc. Upload the supporting documents such as PAN card, electricity bills, etc. and submit.

After submitting the online application form, a Booth Level Officer will visit your residence to verify the details. You will receive your voter ID card via post to your registered address after successful verification of your application.

However, applicants without internet access can also apply for election voter ID in Maharashtra. Keep scrolling to know about this procedure.

Offline Steps to Apply for Voter ID in Maharashtra

Visit your nearest Electoral Office and ask for Form 6. You can also download this form from the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra.

Here are the 2 simple steps to download -

• Step 1: After visiting the website, navigate to the "Download Forms".
• Step 2: Select the "Electoral Roll" option to download the form.

Once you receive this form, fill it in with relevant details such as your name, date of birth, age, etc. Submit it with valid documents such as PAN card, Aadhaar card etc., to the Electoral Office.

You can also submit this form to your nearest Voter's Help Centers. You can find this detail on the official website by selecting the Voter's Help Centre option. Choose your residential district to search for the same.

A Booth Level Officer will visit your residence to verify the details. Once your application is verified, you will receive your voter ID card to your registered address via post.

Submit the necessary documents mentioned below for completing your application process of election voter ID in Maharashtra -

1. Your recent passport-sized photographs
2. Documents for age proof include -
   1. Passport
   2. Aadhaar card
   3. Birth certificate
   4. PAN card
   5. Driving licence
   6. School certificate
3. Residential proof include –
   1. Passport
   2. Ration card
   3. Aadhaar card
   4. Bank passbook etc.
   5. Electricity or phone bill

You can download voter ID online in Maharashtra on your smartphone or computer in the form of an e-EPIC. It is a document or PDF of your EPIC or voter ID card. You can further upload this card on DigiLocker, print or laminate it according to your convenience.

Newly registered electors in special summary revision 2021 are eligible to download this in Phase 1. In Phase 2, other general electors can also download the same.

Follow the few simple steps to download voter ID in Maharashtra -

• Step 1: Register or log in with your username and password to NVSP.
• Step 2: Select "Download e-EPIC" and type your form reference number or EPIC number.
• Step 3: Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. Select to download e-EPIC
• Step 4: Select "e-KYC" if your mobile number is not registered in Eroll.

Accordingly, pass the live face verification and update your contact number to download e-EPIC.

Check voter ID status online in Maharashtra by visiting the NVSP. Once you visit the website, follow the steps mentioned below to track the status of voter ID in Maharashtra -

1. Select "Track Application Status".
2. Type your reference ID, which you received post submission of your application for an election voter ID in Maharashtra. Select "Track Status".

Besides these, check your name in the voter's list online after a successful registration. Follow the steps mentioned below -

1. Visit the website of the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra. Select "Find Name In Voter List".

You can search your name by the following two options -

• Name-wise

Once you select "name wise," choose your "district" or "assembly". Enter your name and verification code and click "Search".

• ID card-wise

In this, select your residential district and type your EPIC number. Enter the verification code and click "Search".

Note the following guidelines while applying for a voter ID card in Maharashtra to avoid inconvenience -

1. Choose the right form to register for yourself as a voter. For example –
   1. Form 7 is to delete your name or other's name from the electoral list.
   2. Form 8 to correct information in your voter ID. Other forms such as Form 8A and 6A are also available. However, check the official website to select the relevant form.
2. Keep the correct documents handy while applying for voter ID. Also, review all the details to submit an error-free application form and avoid inconvenience later.

Thus, choose any of your preferred modes to apply for election voter ID in Maharashtra. Also, keep the pointers mentioned above in mind for a smooth application process.