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

A voter ID card, also called Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC), is provided to all eligible residents of Delhi so they can cast their votes for the local and central government. Casting a vote is not only the privilege of citizens, but it is also their responsibility. The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi is responsible for issuing voter ID cards to applicants.

In the following sections, we will cover the entire process of applying for voter ID cards in Delhi.

The following are the eligibility criteria for voters in Delhi:

• Citizens above 18 years of age can apply for a voter ID card.
• Citizens' names should not be already present in the electoral roll.
• An overseas Indian should be present as an ordinary resident at the passport office.
• Service voters should reside ordinarily at their home address.
• Enrolments can take place at one’s permanent address only.

Only Indian citizens can apply for a voter ID card in Delhi. The following documents are needed to apply for a voter ID card:

• Identity Proof: Passport, birth certificate, driving license or PAN card. The age of an individual applying for a voter ID card needs to be verified.
• Address Proof: Either passport, driving license, phone bill, electricity bill, or ration card with the correct address of your residence is required.
• One passport-size photograph of the voter eligible to vote.

Elections in Delhi are conducted according to the Indian Constitution. A voter ID card is mandatory for voting in state and national elections. Anyone above the age of 18 years can apply for a voter ID card in Delhi, both online and offline.

Below, you will find the details on how to apply for a voter ID card in Delhi.

The online application procedure has become user-friendly, thereby making it easy and hassle-free for voters. First-time voters need to sign up and submit an application if they want to enrol their names in the electoral list.

To know how to apply for a voter ID card in Delhi online, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi. Click on ‘Submit Application Online’ in the Electoral Services section.

Step 2: You will be redirected to the ‘Voters’ Services Portal’. For online registration for voter IDs in Delhi as a first-time user, enter your details like name, address, and phone number.

Step 3: After logging in with your valid credentials, click on “Form 6 (Register as a New Elector/Voter)”.

Step 4: Fill in Form 6 with details such as area, locality, or Assembly Constituency Number. After this, enter the details of your family members already enrolled in the electorate.

Step 5: First-time voters must mention that their names are not already there in any assembly of the electoral roll. Voters trying to change their address to another assembly constituency are not included in the electoral roll. They should select other options accordingly.

Step 6: Enter the OTP sent in your registered mobile number to preview the application form and then submit it.

Step 7: Attach all the supporting documents like address proof, identity proof, and photographs upon submission of the application form.

Step 8: After reviewing the application, Booth Level Officer will visit your residence to check the validity of the information given and then send your application to the next level. A voter ID card will be sent to your residence in Delhi once all verification gets completed.

Many people are not comfortable with the online procedure of voter ID applications. Thus, they prefer offline mode only they will collect an application form from a nearby Election Commission office and submit it physically.

Mentioned below are the steps for applying for a voter ID card offline in Delhi:

Step 1: Download Form 6 or visit the office of an Electoral Registration Officer or Booth Level Officer in your polling areas. Get a copy of Form 6 and fill it out with all the necessary details.

Step 2: Attach one passport-size photograph in the space allocated along with age proof and proof of residence.

Step 3: Send the filled-out application form to a Voter's Registration and EPIC Centre (VREC) through post or directly.

Step 4: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will conduct a thorough verification of the application form. After verification, a voter ID card is then sent to the applicant's address.

Each state in India has Its Election Commission website. Following steps detail how to check voter ID card status in Delhi:

Step 1: Visit Delhi’s official website of Election Commission for checking your Voter ID card status online.

Step 2: Enter your required application ID to check the status of your voter ID card.

Step 3: Select the correct form as per your requirement:

• Form 6
• Form 6A
• Form 7
• Form 8
• Form 8A

Step 4: Insert your ID and CAPTCHA code. Finally, click on "Search" to check the status of your voter ID.

A voter ID card is used for casting votes and it serves the purpose of identity proof. If you are already registered on the official website, you can log in and download a voter ID card in Delhi by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the website link of National Voter’s Service Portal.

Step 2: Click on the "E-EPIC Download" option.

Step 3: Click on "Login" and enter your username, password, and the given CAPTCHA.

Step 4: Sign in and provide your mobile number to which a One Time Password (OTP) will be sent. For verification, enter this OTP and download your voter ID card online.

Here are some guidelines which every applicant should follow while applying for a voter ID card in Delhi.

• Address the application for a voter ID card to the Electoral Registration Officer in your local constituency. The constituency name should be there in the blank space provided in the application form.
• First-time voters should fill out the declaration portion of the form with complete details. Any kind of misinformation will lead to the rejection of their forms at the initial stage.
• Enter the exact name and spelling as it appears in the electoral roll and Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC).
• Strike out any kind of unnecessary option in columns. For example, enter the name of your father/mother, if you are an unmarried female applicant. If you are a married female applicant, provide only your husband's name.
• The age of an applicant applying for a voter ID card in Delhi should be 18 years and above.
• Attach a passport-size photograph with proper DPI resolution in the provided space in the form.

There are several Voter ID forms available in Madhya Pradesh. Each and every form has its unique functions. Before filling up a form always check for its functions. Here are all the types of different Voter ID Card application forms available in Delhi:

• Form 6: Application form for new Voter ID card.
• Declaration Form: Declaration of students living in a temporary address.
• Form 6B: Aadhar Card submission application form.
• Form 6A: Application form to enrol as an overseas voter.
• Form 7: Application form to object to any existing entry in the Electoral Roll.
• Form 8: Application form to correct any entries in the existing Electoral Roll.

Voter ID represents the identity of every voter. Hence, every voter should ensure all the entered information in his/her application form is correct. If you are 18 years and above, you can easily obtain a voter ID card in Delhi from the official Voters’ Services Portal.