Voter ID (EPIC)

1. Issued By & Official Portals

Voters' Services Portal (ECI)

Official Portal (voters.eci.gov.in)

2. Why It Is Required

The Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC), commonly known as Voter ID, is issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for Indian citizens to cast their votes in democratic elections.

3. Who Is Eligible

  • Must be an Indian citizen
  • Must have completed 18 years of age on qualifying date (Jan 1, Apr 1, Jul 1, Oct 1)
  • Must be an ordinary resident in the polling constituency applied for

4. Official Application Fees & Timeline

Direct Govt Portal Rates

Official Fee Breakdown

New Voter Registration (Form 6)Free (₹0)

Official registration for first-time voters (18+) on Election Commission portal.

100% Free
Shifting / Correction / Update (Form 8)Free (₹0)

Change of address, photo update, name or DoB correction.

100% Free
Replacement Color EPIC CardFree (₹0)

Issued and delivered by Electoral Registration Office (ERO) free of cost.

Free Delivery

Estimated Processing Timeline

Field Verification by BLO7 to 15 days

Booth Level Officer (BLO) verifies residential details at your address.

Digital e-EPIC Download10 to 20 days

Downloadable from Voter Portal upon approval with unique EPIC number.

Physical EPIC Card by Speed Post15 to 30 days

Dispatched via Department of Posts to registered residential address.

All voter registration, corrections, replacement cards, and e-EPIC downloads are 100% free of charge under Election Commission of India mandates.

5. Documents Required

3 Document Types
1. Proof of Age (DoB)dob
Accepted Proofs
Aadhaar CardBirth CertificatePAN CardDriving Licence10th Marksheet
2. Proof of Ordinary Residenceaddress
Accepted Proofs
Electricity / Water / Gas BillAadhaar CardBank PassbookRent AgreementIndian Passport
3. Passport Size Photographphoto
Accepted Proofs
Recent color photograph (200 x 200 px, under 2 MB)
7. Full Application Guide & Specifications

Official Application Steps

1

Visit ECI Voters' Portal

Sign up on voters.eci.gov.in using mobile number and create password.

2

Fill Form 6 (New Voter)

Enter your state, assembly constituency, personal details, family members, and address.

3

Upload Photo and Proofs

Attach clear scans of age proof, address proof, and front-facing photograph.

4

Verification by Booth Level Officer (BLO)

The local BLO may conduct field verification before issuing your digital e-EPIC card.

Technical Upload Specifications

Photograph Rules

Size: Max 2000 KB

Dimensions: Passport size color photograph

Background: Light / White background

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