Voter ID in Assam: Eligibility, Documents Required & Application Process

Voting and electing leaders is a fundamental right of every Indian citizen above 18 years old. Therefore, if you want to cast your vote in your state Assam or the particular district you belong to, applying for a Voter ID Assam is mandatory. A registered Voter ID card allows individuals to cast their vote in assembly elections and prevents fraudulent votes.

A Voter ID contains all the personal information of a person such as name, age, sex, address etc along with a photograph which is directed to prevent identity theft.   Thus,  it will also be accepted as proof of identity in banks, insurance companies, offices, etc.

The eligibility criteria you should meet to apply for a Voter ID in Assam are as follows:

1. You should be a citizen of India.
2. You must also be a resident of India.
3. Your age should be 18 years or older while applying for the Voter ID.
4. You must not be disqualified as a voter.

Before applying for a Voter ID in Assam, it is necessary to keep soft copies of all these documents in hand and also self-attest them. The documents that will be required are as follows:

1. Proof of Age: Aadhaar card, passport, driving licence, bank passbook, ration card, utility bills, and many more.
2. Address Proof: Birth certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, driving licence, and many more.
3. The required number of recently clicked passport-sized photographs.

The application process for Assam Voter ID can be done online and offline. To do so in a convenient manner, you can use the online method. However, you can opt for the offline method if you lack basic internet connectivity.

• Steps for Online Application for Voter ID in Assam

The step-by-step process to follow for the online application for a Voter ID card in Assam is as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chief Election Office of Assam.

Step 2: Go to the 'Downloads' tab to the left of the Home page.

Step 3: Click on the option ‘Inclusion of Name (Form 6)’ for the enrolment of new voters.

Step 4: Here, you will get three language options: Assamese, Bengali and English. Select any language as per preference.

Step 5: The Voter ID application form opens. Download this form and print it out.

Step 6: Start filling out the form and attach soft copies of all the documents required, like identity proof, age proof, address proof, etc. Also, add the required number of passport-sized photographs. Make sure that you go through the guidelines before filing the form.

Step 7: Finally, submit this form to the nearest election office in person or by post.

Step 8: At this stage, you will receive an application number that can be used to keep track of your Voter ID application status.

Step 9: Now, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will personally visit your residence for verification purposes as per the details provided in the application form.

Step 10: After completing all these steps, you will receive your voter's ID card via post at the address mentioned in your application form. Other than this, you can also collect it by yourself from the election office.

• Steps for Offline Application for Voter ID in Assam

The steps you need to follow for offline application of Assam Voter ID are as follows:

Step 1: Make a visit to the nearest election office or the designated booths as announced by the municipality.

Step 2: Collect Form 6 or Inclusion of Name Form from the respective officer for the enrolment of a new voter in the election rolls. You can ask for a form as per your preferred language among Assamese, Bengali, and English.

Step 3: Fill out the form and attach soft copies of all the documents required, like age proof, identity proof, address proof, etc. Add passport-sized photographs as per requirement. Also, make sure to go through the mentioned guidelines before filing the form.

Step 4: Submit this form to the nearest election office or the designated booths (as per announcements).

Step 5: After submission, you will receive an application number that you can use to keep track of the status of your Voter ID application.

Step 6: Now, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will personally visit your home to verify all the information you have entered in your Voter ID application form.

Step 7:After the verification of information is completed, you will be issued a voter's ID card via post at the address that is mentioned in your application form. In case you need to collect the post, you can collect it from the election office in person.

If you have already registered your name in the voter list for casting a vote, then you can easily download your voter ID card from its official website. The steps you need to follow for voter ID card download online in Assam are given below:

Step 1: Visit the 'National Voters' Service Portal' official website.

Step 2: Go to the ‘Search in Electoral Roll’ option.

Step 3: Enter all the required details like your name, husband/father's name, date of birth, and gender. After this, select the state 'Assam', district, and assembly constituency of your domicile, respectively, from their drop-down list.

Step 4: Enter the given captcha text or a number and then click on the 'Search' button.

Step 5: Your Voter ID card will appear. Download it in a PDF format and save it in the documents of your mobile phone. Otherwise, you can also get a printout of it if necessary.

OR

Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Voters Service Portal.

Step 2: Go to the ‘Search by EPIC No.’ option.

Step 3: Enter your respective EPIC (Electors Photo Identification Card) number and select the state 'Assam' from the drop-down list.

Step 4: Enter the given captcha text or a number and then click on the 'Search' button.

Step 5: Your Voter ID card will appear on the screen. Download this card in a PDF format and save it in the documents of your mobile phone. Otherwise, you can also get a printout of it if necessary.

You can track the status of your applied Assam Voter ID by two methods. They are via the online website or by calling on the dedicated HCI helpline number.

• Steps for Online Process

The steps which you can follow for an online voter ID check in Assam are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chief Election Office of Assam.

Step 2: Go to ‘Search by Details’ or ‘Search by EPIC Number.’

Step 3: Fill in the required details.

Step 4: Enter the given captcha text or number.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Search’ button. All the required details will appear on the screen.

• Calling the ECI Helpline Number: In case of tracking the Assam Voter ID on call, you can call at 1950, which is the toll-free ECI helpline number. This helpline number is available on all working days between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm.

The guidelines that you should consider while applying for Assam Voter ID are as follows:

1. Submit the original documents only to ensure a smooth process.
2. Enter all the details correctly and check the spelling. Otherwise, your Voter ID card will carry the wrong information.
3. Do not hold any criminal record in order to apply for a Voter ID card.
4. Use the Government's official website for online applications, as any non-Government websites or portals can lead to fraudulent activities.
5. On receiving the Voter ID card, make sure to go through it carefully to mark mistakes and approach for rectification immediately.
6. Do not approach any third-party broker for the application of Assam Voter ID, as sharing essential documents with them can lead to fraudulent activities.
7. Avoid paying fees or commissions to any third-party broker who promises to make a Voter ID on your behalf.