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Voter ID Card (EPIC - Electoral Photo Identity Card)
What It Is:
An official photo identity card issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to adult citizens enrolled in the electoral rolls of an assembly constituency.
Electoral Registration Office (ERO) / Booth Level Officer (BLO) distribution, or downloaded digitally as e-EPIC.
Election Commission of India (ECI)
Voters' Services Portal (ECI)
Official Purpose & Who Generally Needs It
Serves as proof of enrolment in the electoral roll enabling Indian citizens to cast votes in Parliamentary, Legislative Assembly, and local body elections, as well as valid general photo identity proof.
- Indian citizens aged 18 years or older on the qualifying dates
- Citizens relocating residence to a new assembly constituency
- Voters requiring correction of name, photo, address, or replacement of lost EPIC
Common Supporting Documents Required
General statutory proofs accepted across state and central application gateways.
- Birth certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Class 10 school leaving certificate
- Indian Passport
- Water/Electricity/Gas connection bill
- Aadhaar Card
- Current passbook of nationalized/scheduled bank
- Indian Passport
- Registered rent/lease deed
General Application & Issuance Process
Standard operational workflow for obtaining Voter ID Card (EPIC - Electoral Photo Identity Card) via designated channels.
Online Registration on Voters' Portal
Log into voters.eci.gov.in and fill Form 6 for fresh voter registration (or Form 8 for shifting/correction).
Upload Photo & Supporting Documents
Upload a passport-sized photograph and valid Proof of Age and Proof of Ordinary Residence.
Field Verification by BLO
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) may visit the residence to verify physical presence and address credentials.
Electoral Roll Inclusion & EPIC Generation
The Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) approves the application and allocates a unique EPIC number.
Download e-EPIC & Physical Delivery
Download the digital e-EPIC PDF via the portal; a physical color EPIC card is delivered via speed post.
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Q: Can I vote if I do not have a physical Voter ID card?
Yes. If your name is enrolled in the official electoral roll, you can cast your vote by presenting any of the 12 alternative government photo identity proofs approved by the ECI (e.g. Aadhaar, Passport, Driving Licence, PAN).
Q: What is e-EPIC?
e-EPIC is a portable digital version of the Electoral Photo Identity Card in secure PDF format that can be downloaded from the Voters' Services Portal and stored on mobile devices or printed.