How to Search Voter ID by Name in Chattisgarh?

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Every state in India has its own office of the Election Commission of India. It is the responsibility of this organisation to regulate the voting process in every state and union territory. Residents of the North Indian state of Chhattisgarh can easily apply for their voter ID cards.

The process of downloading voter ID in Chhattisgarh is easy and hassle-free. It enables every resident of this state above the age of 18 years to exercise their right of universal suffrage.

Read on to know how to apply, download and check the status of voter ID cards in Chhattisgarh.

Check below the eligibility criteria before applying for a voter ID in Chhattisgarh: 

• Applicant must be an Indian resident. 
• Applicant should be 18 years of age or above
• They must have a permanent address.

Given below are lists of the documents required to apply for a voter ID card in Chhattisgarh: 

Proof of Identity (any one)

• Ration card
• Driving licence 
• Bank passbook with photograph 
• Passport copy
• Student ID card
• SSLC certificate 
• Aadhaar card 

Proof of Address (one of the following mentioned)

• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• Ration card 
• Water bill
• Gas bill 

Proof of Age (produce any one of the following) 

• PAN card
• Aadhaar card 
• Birth certificate 
• Class 10 certificate 
• Driving licence
• Passport 
• Kisan card

One can apply for a voter ID in Chhattisgarh through both online and offline procedures. People who are not comfortable with technology can always opt for the offline procedure. But, to save time and effort, one can apply directly from the official National Voter' Services Portal (NVSP) or the Voters' Service Portal of the Election Commission of India (ECI). 

The following sections deal with both online and offline procedures.

• Steps to Apply for a Voter ID Card in Chhattisgarh Online

Detailed below is the process of applying for a voter ID in Chhattisgarh online:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chief Election Commissioner of Chhattisgarh and navigate to the 'For Voters' section. 

Step 2: From the dropdown menu that will open up, click on ‘Apply Online in NVSP for Add Your Name in Electoral Roll / Correction’. 

Step 3: You will be redirected to the Voters’ Service Portal. You need to register on this site and log in with the credentials you have received. 

Step 4: Choose the option for Form 6 (Register as a New Elector / Voter). Fill up this form by providing the required details such as name, address, gender, date and place of birth, parents’ details, etc. 

Step 5: Don’t forget to upload the documents as required and click on the ‘submit’ button. 

Step 6: The system will generate an application number. You can use this number to track your application status. 

Step 7: After the processing of your application is over, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit your residence to confirm the details you have submitted. 

Step 8: After the details have been successfully verified, a voter ID card will be sent to the address you have mentioned in your application.

Follow these steps to apply offline for a voter ID in Chhattisgarh: 

Step 1: Visit the nearest Electoral Office in your neighbourhood. Request the officials for Form 6. It is this form which you have to fill up to enrol in the voters’ list. 

Step 2: Fill up the form and submit it to the officer in charge with the required documents. You will receive an application number which you can use to track your application status.  

Step 3: After some days, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit you to verify the details you have submitted. 

Step 4: After the verification process is completed, the voter ID card will be sent to you by post.

Follow these steps to download a voter ID card in Chhattisgarh:

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

Step 2: Choose the e-EPIC download option and click on it. 

Step 3: Provide the login details if you are already an existing user. If not, then register yourself on the portal. 

Step 4: Enter the voter ID application form number. You will be redirected to a screen where you need to verify the details. 

Step 5: Verify the mobile number with an OTP (One Time Password). Click the ‘Download e-EPIC’ option to download your voter ID Card. 

Step 6: Finally, you can download a digital voter ID card in non-editable PDF format.

Follow these steps to check the application status of your voter ID card: 

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

Step 2: Navigate to ‘Track Application Status’ and click on it. 

Step 3: You will be redirected to a page where you need to select the state and enter the reference ID. Upon clicking on ‘Track Status,’ you will be able to view your voter ID application status.

Residents of Chhattisgarh above 18 years of age can apply for their voter ID card via both online and offline procedures. The download process of voter IDs in Chhattisgarh has been enumerated in detail in the above sections. The document is mandatorily required when an individual goes to the polling booth to cast their vote.