Voter ID Card: Elections are to be held in many states across the country. Along with this, Lok Sabha elections are also to be held next year. In such a situation, if you do not yet have a Voter ID, then get it made. Now you can get your Voter ID card made sitting at home. Apart from this, those who have turned 18 this time and will vote for the first time should also get their cards made soon.
In earlier times, people had to visit offices to get voter ID cards made. Now you can get this work done sitting at home. You can easily cast your vote through voter card. Apart from this, you can also use it as an identity card. The Election Commission has announced elections in 5 states. So get your voter card made soon.
How to Apply for a Voter ID Card Online?
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Voters’ Service Portal .
Step 2: There on the website under ‘Forms’ either click on ‘Fill Form 6’ or download the form and take its printout. Fill Form 6 if you are a resident of India. If you are an NRI then click on ‘Form 6A’.
Step 3: If you want to apply online, then register yourself by clicking on the ‘Sign-up’ button and providing your mobile number and email ID and other important details. If you are already registered, then provide your registered mobile number or EPIC number followed by the password and captcha and click on ‘Request OTP’. Enter the one-time password (OTP) and log in to the portal.
Step 4: Enter details and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Click on “Submit”.
Step 6: Once you submit, you will receive an email at the email address that you have provided. This email will have a link to a personal Voter’s ID page. You will be able to track your voter ID application through this page, and you should receive your Voter ID card in a month from your application.
Which documents will be required?
If you are also going to get a Voter ID card made, then you will have to provide many types of document proofs. For age proof, you can upload copy of Birth Certificate, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License (DL) or High School Marksheet, Passport.
Address proof will also be required
Apart from this, address proof is also required. For address proof, you can use driving license, bank passbook, post office passbook, passport, ration card, rent agreement, electricity bill, water bill.
