Documents Required for Applying for Voters' ID Card

We get to hear many views and opinions about the ruling government during elections. However, the voter turnout shows that many people don't even participate in the polls since they either think getting a voter ID card is a hassle or that voting doesn't make any difference. Getting to one of the primary reasons why people end up not voting is because they are not entirely aware of the documents that are required to be submitted while applying for a voter ID.

What is a Voter ID Card?

Voter ID card, also known as the Voter Registration Card or Election Card is issued to all the eligible citizens of the Election Commission of India. Voter ID acts as a proof of the citizenship of an individual and it helps them in casting their vote. The photo ID card helps in improving the accuracy of the voters' list and also to prevent any cases of fraud.

Documents Required to Get a Voter ID Card

• Recent passport size photographs

• Address Proof

1. Copy of Passport
2. Gas/Water/Ration/Electricity Bill
3. Aadhaar Card
4. Bank Passbook
5. Copy of Age Proof
6. Birth Certificate
7. 10th Standard Certificate
8. Aadhaar Card
9. Pan Card
10. Copy of Passport
11. Driving Licence
12. Kisan Card

• Identity proof

1. PAN Card
2. Ration Card
3. Driving Licence
4. Passport Copy
5. SSLC Certificate
6. Bank Passbook with Photograph
7. Aadhaar Card
8. Student ID Card

Why is it Important to Have a Voter ID Card?

• It serves as a personal identification.

• It acts as an acknowledgment that the cardholder is an eligible voter.

• Includes several identification features like the photograph, signature, and fingerprints of the cardholder.

• The card has provisions to prevent the owner from casting their votes multiple times.

• The voter ID is also suited to the electoral requirements of the population with low levels of literacy.

• For voters who do not have a fixed address, it is highly beneficial.

How to Apply for a Voter ID Card in India?

The citizens can follow this method to apply online for a voter ID card:

• Visit the official website of Election Commission of India.

• Click on National Voters' Services Portal.

• Click on 'Apply online for Registration of New Voter ID.'

• Fill up the required details. Fill in all the 4 sections of Form 6.

• Click on Submit.

• If you wish to finish the details later, click on Save and fill up the details according to your convenience.

• If you wish to change any details provided by you, then you can click on ‘Reset.’

• Click on Upload - to upload the scanned copies of all the required documents.

• Upload your photograph along with the documents.

• You can check the status of your Voter ID application by using the reference number.