Voter List

Voters’ List, also known as the electoral roll, is a compiled list of the names and other details of voters in a particular constituency. The list of voters is published each year on the official website of Election Commission of India. Since the list of eligible candidates is available online, it is not necessary for the voters to head to a booth to search for their names on the voters' list. However, if an individual wishes to make any changes to the list, they must do so before ten days of the elections and after the release of this list. After the beginning of elections, it isn't possible to make any changes in the voters’ list.

Importance of the Voting List

• It comprises the names of citizens who are eligible for voting in a specific constituency.

• The names of people are listed on the voter's list irrespective of their religion, caste and gender. This is to ensure that there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, creed or gender.

• This list makes sure that everyone exercises their right to vote.

• The updated voter list ensures that the names of new voters are added and the names of deceased individuals are removed.

• The voters' list ensures that there are no fake votes in the name of the deceased individuals.

• The voter's list includes information which is similar to the details on the voter ID card. The key components are as follows.

  • Full name of the person

  • Date of birth

  • Photograph

  • Signature sample

  • National ID number

  • Registration Address

  • Code of the Polling Station

  • Name of the Polling Station

  • Locality

These details are used by the electoral authorities to verify the voter's identification at the election booths.

How to Check Your Name in the Voters List Online 2019?

If an individual is unsure if their name is registered on the voting list or not, they must follow these steps given below:

1. Visit the official website of the State Election Commission.

2. Select the link, Electoral Roll.

3. Click on Voter Search.

4. Click on the tab 'Search by EPIC Number'.

5. Select the EPIC Number and the state of residence.

6. Type the Captcha.

7. Click on Search.

8. If you are already registered to vote for the upcoming elections, the portal can fetch your records from the government database.

9. If you aren't registered, then the message displayed will be No Records Found.

How to Download Your Voter ID Card In India?

Individuals must conform to the following criteria to apply for voter ID card:

• The applicant must be above18 years of age.

• Applicants who belong to a specific category or are financially bankrupt cannot apply for voter ID.

If you have already registered, then you may follow these steps to download your voter ID card:

1. Visit the official website of Election Commission of India.

2. Select Electoral Roll.

3. Choose the Link to Voter Search.

4. The page will redirect to the National Voters Service Portal.

5. Click on Search.

6. The web page will open two tabs Search by details and search by EPIC Number.

7. Choose any of the tabs and fill the required information and click on the search button.

8. Click on the ‘Print Voter Information’ option on the bottom right of the webpage.

9. Your voter ID details will be shown on the website and it can be downloaded and printed.