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Voter ID — Forms Guide

Know which form to fill, what documents to carry, and how to do it online — all in one place.

Form 6
New Voter Registration
Use this if you are enrolling for the first time
Aadhaar Card Passport-size photo Proof of age (Birth certificate / 10th marksheet) Proof of residence (Aadhaar / Utility bill / Bank passbook)
  1. Go to voters.eci.gov.in and click "New Registration"
  2. Select Form 6 and fill in your personal details, date of birth and current address
  3. Upload a passport-size photo and your age & address proof documents
  4. Submit — you'll receive an application reference number by SMS/email
  5. A BLO (Booth Level Officer) may visit to verify your address
Apply via voters.eci.gov.in →
Form 8
Correction of Name, Date of Birth, Photo or Address
Use this to fix any wrong or outdated information on your voter card
Current Voter ID (EPIC) Aadhaar Card For name correction: Aadhaar / PAN / Passport showing correct name For DOB correction: Birth certificate / School leaving certificate For photo update: New passport-size photograph For address update: Utility bill / Bank statement / Aadhaar
  1. Go to voters.eci.gov.in → Login or register
  2. Click "Correction of entries in Electoral Roll"Form 8
  3. Search for your existing voter record using your EPIC number
  4. Select what you want to correct (name / DOB / address / photo)
  5. Upload supporting document and submit — note down the reference number
Apply via voters.eci.gov.in →
Form 8A
Shifting of Residence — Same Constituency
Moved to a new house but still in the same Assembly segment? Use this form
Current Voter ID (EPIC) New address proof (Aadhaar / Utility bill / Rent agreement) Passport-size photo (optional but recommended)
  1. Go to voters.eci.gov.in and log in
  2. Choose "Shifting of residence"Form 8A
  3. Enter your EPIC number to pull your existing record
  4. Enter the new address and upload address proof
  5. Submit — your polling booth will be updated to the nearest one at your new address
Apply via voters.eci.gov.in →
Form 7
Deletion / Objection to an Entry
To remove a deceased person's name or report a duplicate/wrong entry
EPIC number of the person to be removed Death certificate (for deceased persons) Relationship proof if filed by a family member
  1. Go to voters.eci.gov.in → Login
  2. Select "Deletion of name"Form 7
  3. Enter the EPIC number of the entry to be removed
  4. State the reason (deceased / shifted / duplicate) and upload proof
  5. Submit — the Electoral Registration Officer reviews and processes the request
Apply via voters.eci.gov.in →
Form 6B
Link Aadhaar to Voter ID
Voluntary linking of Aadhaar number with your EPIC to clean up duplicate entries
Aadhaar Card (or Aadhaar Enrolment Number) Your EPIC (Voter ID) number
  1. Go to voters.eci.gov.in"Link Aadhaar"
  2. Enter your EPIC number — your voter record will appear
  3. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and submit
  4. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar to confirm
  5. Once verified, your Aadhaar is linked — this is voluntary, not mandatory
Apply via voters.eci.gov.in →

ℹ️ Note

All forms are processed by the Electoral Registration Officer of your constituency. Processing typically takes 2–4 weeks. You can track your application status using the reference number on voters.eci.gov.in.

Civic Education
What is SIR?
Special Intensive Revision
A plain-language guide to India's electoral roll revision process — what it is, its history, and how it affects every citizen's right to vote.
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What is it?
A special drive to update, correct and clean up the voter list — adding eligible new voters, removing deceased or shifted entries, and fixing errors.
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When does it happen?
The ECI announces SIR periodically — usually before major elections. A draft list is published, then claims and objections are invited from the public.
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Who conducts it?
The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts SIR through local Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Booth Level Officers (BLOs) at the ground level.
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Why does it matter?
If your name is missing, wrong, or at the wrong polling booth — you cannot vote. SIR is your opportunity to fix that before the rolls are finalised.
Brief History of Electoral Roll Revision in India
1950
The Representation of the People Act, 1950 established the legal foundation for preparing and maintaining electoral rolls in India.
1950s – 1970s
Electoral rolls were prepared manually, house-to-house, by local government staff. Errors and omissions were common due to the scale and manual nature of the work.
1980s – 1990s
The ECI introduced more structured revision cycles — Summary Revision (annual, using existing data) and Intensive Revision (door-to-door enumeration). Photo voter ID cards were introduced in 1993.
2000s
Computerisation of electoral rolls began. The EPIC (Elector's Photo Identity Card) became the standard. Online registration portals were gradually introduced, reducing the need for physical visits.
2015 onwards
National Electoral Roll Purification and Authentication Programme (NERPAP) launched — linking EPIC with Aadhaar to eliminate duplicate entries. Online portals (voters.eci.gov.in) enabled fully digital registration and corrections.
2022 – Present
The ECI introduced quarterly roll updates (January, April, July, October) instead of a single annual revision — giving citizens more windows to enrol or correct their details throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Search your name on electoralsearch.eci.gov.in or use the Electoral Roll Search tab in this tool to look through the PDF you have. You can also ask your local BLO (Booth Level Officer) who visits your area during SIR drives.
File Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in to re-enrol. If you believe it was removed in error, you can also file an objection during the claims period of a SIR drive. Contact your local ERO office with your documents (Aadhaar, proof of residence) for assistance.
Summary Revision is a desk-based update using existing records — BLOs do not visit every home. It is faster and used for routine quarterly updates.

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) involves door-to-door visits by BLOs to physically verify voters at every household. It is more thorough and is ordered by the ECI when significant clean-up is needed — typically before a major election cycle.
Not automatically. You need to:
  1. File Form 8A (if staying in the same constituency) to update your address
  2. Or file Form 6 at your new constituency and Form 7 to delete your entry from the old roll
If you don't, your name may appear in two places — which can cause issues during verification drives.
The ECI now has four qualification dates each year — 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October. You can apply anytime, but applications submitted before each of these dates are processed for that quarter's roll update. Aim to apply at least 3 months before any election to ensure your update is reflected.
Both channels work. For most people, online through voters.eci.gov.in is the fastest way to register or correct details. However, during a SIR drive your BLO will visit your home — this is a good opportunity to verify details, hand in forms, and ensure your entire household is enrolled. You can find your BLO's contact through your local ERO office or the ECI website.
How SIR Directly Affects You
Your vote is protected
A clean, accurate roll means your vote can only be cast by you. SIR removes ghost entries and duplicates that could otherwise dilute the integrity of elections.
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Your polling booth may change
During SIR, booth boundaries are sometimes reorganised. Always verify your assigned polling booth before election day — it may have changed since your last vote.
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Missing names happen — act early
Names can be mistakenly deleted if BLOs cannot verify a resident (locked house, no response). If you moved temporarily during a SIR visit, check your name online and re-enrol if needed — do not wait until election time.

ℹ️ About this guide

This information is based on publicly available guidelines from the Election Commission of India. For official procedures and the latest updates, always refer to voters.eci.gov.in or your local Electoral Registration Officer.