How to Apply For Voter ID Card Online

Voter ID card is an essential identity proof which is issued by the  Election Commission of India. It also serves as a general identity proof, address proof and age proof for accomplishing an important task of  casting votes. It can also be used for other purposes like purchasing an SIM card for a mobile phone or applying for a passport. The voter ID card is also known as Electoral Photo ID Card (EPIC). Few years back, voter ID card was not an important entity during elections. However, now it has become the mandatory item to cast one's votes at the time of elections and it is necessary to exercise voting rights in India.

The voter card is issued to all Indian citizens who have attained the age of 18 years and qualify to be a voter. A voter ID card serves as a vital identity proof and document in India to obtain different services by the Government. The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) is accountable for the preparation of electoral rolls for an assembly constituency. To obtain a voter ID card, one has to fill up Form 6 and submit it along with attested photographs to the ERO.

The Election Commission of India organizes general elections every five years where voter ID card is an essential entity. This election ID card is also necessary during other state assembly elections, municipal corporation elections in each state and Gram Panchayat elections.

Importance of Voter ID Card

A voter ID card plays a significant at the time of elections where every Indian citizen attaining the age of 18 years has the right to vote. Voter ID cards are now important to cast votes. However, there are many reasons why this entity is obligatorily required in India. 

• It is necessary to register an individual's name on the electoral roll if one shifts the place of residence.
• People who have a voter card can easily purchase e-tickets that include railways tickets, book hotels, or seek admission in the highly secured public spots. 
• Voter ID is required to update your voter list if, for instance, there is a mistake or the name was struck off accidentally.
• One who is seeking to get a passport can use Election card to check the status of the ticket.

How to Apply for Voter ID Card?

The Government of India is striving vigorously to make people understand the value of their vote and the significance of the voter ID card or an election card. The government is forcing the citizens to get their voter id card so as to cast their vote at the time of elections. Applying for a voter ID card and obtaining it is no longer an arduous process. The process is pretty much simple as you can apply for a voter ID card online which is time-saving and conductive. Instead of lingering in a long line, the online process of registering or applying for a Voters Id is simple and provided with many benefits. 

Steps to Register for a New Voter ID Card Online

• Initially, visit the official website of Election commission of India as follows: http://www.nvsp.in/forms/form6.html
• Once you hit on the link, it redirects you to a new web page where you can find a new registration form to apply for a voter ID card. 
• Start filling up all the mandatory details that includes the following:
• Name
• Gender
• Age
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Address - State, District
• Mobile number
• E mail Id (It's Optional) 

• Once after the completion of form filling, you'll obtain a user Log-in Id and a Password which will be delivered to your registered mobile number.
• Just Login with the same id and password to get the new voter id card registration form. Enter all your details in the application form.
• You will be re-directed to a confirmation page, wherein you will have to confirm the details entered by you. After this has been verified, you can submit your form.
• After all these process you will receive a mail on your registered E mail Id. You would receive a link, which will redirect you to your personal Voter’s Id page.

Documents to be Uploaded

• Now, you need to attach a scanned passport size photograph.
• Before heading to the registration process, you have to keep a copy of a scanned Identity proof and Address proof. 
• After uploading your scanned photo, upload the identity and address proof in the similar way. 
• Once again, recheck all your details given in the form and click on save. You will be re-directed to a confirmation page, wherein you will have to confirm the details entered by you. 
• After this has been verified, you can submit your application form.
• Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a mail on your registered E mail Id. 
• You would receive a link, which will redirect you to your personal Voter’s Id page.

Verification

• After a period of time, BLO officers visits your house in order to check whether the details provided in your application form are correct or not. 
• If everything is correct, your voter id card will be delivered to your address within a month. 

Steps to Register for a New Voter ID Card Offline [Manual Process]

If the online registration process seems difficult, you can apply for a new voter ID card offline i.e., in a manual way. The Election commission of India has provided an application form for registering for a new voter id card which is called the form 6. So, as you are looking to apply for a new voter id card offline, you need to download the Voter Card Application form.

Download the Voter Card Application form

• Once you download the application form, fill in all your details
• You can get your voter Id card delivered at any of your nearby election commission office or any nearby E-Seva center. 
• Submit the filled application form along with 2-3 passport size photographs. 
• After a complete verification of the application form, you will get your voter id card which will be dispatched to your house address within a week. 
• That's it! This is the simplest process of obtaining a new voter id card online. 

Points to be Remembered before Submitting the Form

• Mention your full name in the application form without any grammatical errors.
• Give your correct date of birth and address details or else your card may be dispatched to some other address. 

These are the two different ways (online and offline) to apply or register for a new voter id card in India. Hope this article guides you in the best way to register for a new voter ID card.