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Voter ID Reader
Upload your Voter ID card to instantly read and extract all your details — securely on your device.
⚠️Cards issued before ~2000 may have missing EPIC No. or inaccurate fields due to faded print.
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VoterTrace is an independent tool built to help citizens easily extract their voter details and search for their name in Kannada electoral rolls. It is not affiliated with the Election Commission of India and cannot submit or alter any official records.
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Electoral Roll Search
Upload the electoral roll PDF, then search by name in Kannada to find voter records.
Step 1 — Upload Electoral Roll PDF
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Step 2 — Search for a Voter
⬆️Upload and process the PDF above first, then search here.
Browse Entries by Part / Page
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Important Links
Official Election Commission of India services — all in one place.
Check your voter status, find your polling booth, and more — from Google Play
Google Play Store
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ECINet — iPhone / iPad
Same features built for iPhone and iPad — from the Apple App Store
Apple App Store
📷 Point your phone camera at the QR code to download directly
ℹ️ About VoterTrace
VoterTrace is a free, independent civic tool — not affiliated with the Election Commission of India. For any official voter services, please use the links above.
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
📄 Documents Required
Aadhaar CardPassport-size photoProof of age (Birth certificate / 10th marksheet)Proof of residence (Aadhaar / Utility bill / Bank passbook)
🖥️ How to apply online
Go to voters.eci.gov.in and click "New Registration"
Select Form 6 and fill in your personal details, date of birth and current address
Upload a passport-size photo and your age & address proof documents
Submit — you'll receive an application reference number by SMS/email
A BLO (Booth Level Officer) may visit to verify your address
Correction of Name, Date of Birth, Photo or Address
Use this to fix any wrong or outdated information on your voter card
📄 Documents Required
Current Voter ID (EPIC)Aadhaar CardFor name correction: Aadhaar / PAN / Passport showing correct nameFor DOB correction: Birth certificate / School leaving certificateFor photo update: New passport-size photographFor address update: Utility bill / Bank statement / Aadhaar
🖥️ How to apply online
Go to voters.eci.gov.in → Login or register
Click "Correction of entries in Electoral Roll" → Form 8
Search for your existing voter record using your EPIC number
Select what you want to correct (name / DOB / address / photo)
Upload supporting document and submit — note down the reference number
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:
File Form 8A (if staying in the same constituency) to update your address
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
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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.