How to register as a new voter (Form 6)
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If you've never been on the electoral roll, you register with Form 6 on the Election Commission's Voters' Service Portal.
After you apply, your Booth Level Officer verifies your details. Once the Electoral Registration Officer approves the application, you're added to the roll and can download your e-EPIC.
Can this be done online?
Fully online
What you'll typically need
- Proof of Address
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Recent passport-size photograph
Government fee
Free — Voter registration
Steps
- Visit voters.eci.gov.in and sign in with your mobile number and OTP
- Fill Form 6 with your personal details and constituency
- Upload proof of address, identity, date of birth, and photograph
- Submit — your local Booth Level Officer (BLO) conducts verification
- Once approved by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), your name is added to the electoral roll and a digital e-EPIC becomes available
Frequently asked questions
Which form is for first-time voters?
Form 6. Form 8 is only for people who are already registered and need to move, correct details or replace a card.
Do I have to visit an office?
You apply online. Verification is then done by your local Booth Level Officer (BLO).
When can I get my voter ID?
Once the Electoral Registration Officer approves your application, a digital e-EPIC becomes available on the portal.
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Start with SwikaarSource: Election Commission of India — Form 6 (New Voter Registration) · Last verified 2026-09-13
Source: Voters' Services Portal — Election Commission of India · Last verified 2026-09-13