Lok Sabha Election 2024: Step-by-Step Guide To Get Your Digital Voter ID Card Online

Lok Sabha Election 2024: The Lok Sabha elections for 2024, described by the BJP as a significant step towards 2047 and by the Opposition as a fight to protect democracy, began today. In the first part of this 7-phase process, voting is being held in 102 areas spread across 21 states and Union Territories.

This initial phase of voting covers all the seats in Tamil Nadu (39), Rajasthan (12), Uttar Pradesh (8), Madhya Pradesh (6), Uttarakhand (5), Arunachal Pradesh (2), Meghalaya (2), Andaman and Nicobar Islands (1), Mizoram (1), Nagaland (1), Puducherry (1), Sikkim (1), and Lakshadweep (1). Additionally, there are five seats each up for grabs in Assam and Maharashtra, four in Bihar, three in West Bengal, two in Manipur, and one each in Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir, and Chhattisgarh.

In the digital era, Digital India has created a user-friendly platform that allows Indian citizens to easily apply for and manage their digital voter ID cards online. This service, provided by the Government of India, simplifies the voter registration process, ensuring accuracy in the information of voters. The voter ID card holds significant importance for eligible citizens participating in elections.

Apart from being a necessary identification for voting, a voter card is also one of the most reliable forms of address verification available for us.

Indian voters | Photo: BCCL

The digital voter ID card is a secure, portable PDF version that can be accessed for download on mobile devices or printed from a computer for personal use. This digital format offers flexibility, allowing voters to either store the card on their phones, upload it to DigiLocker, or print and laminate it as needed.

Registration for a Digital Voter ID Card:

To apply for and download your digital voter ID card online, registration on the NVSP portal is essential. Follow the below steps to register on the NVSP portal for applying for a digital voter ID card online:

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Digital Voter ID Card Online:

Signing Up:

1. Go to the National Voters Services Portal (NSVP) at voters.eci.gov.in.

2. Click on 'Sign-Up'.

3. Type in your mobile number, email address, and the captcha code, then press 'Continue'.

4. Fill in your 'First Name', 'Last Name', 'Password', and 'Confirm Password', then click 'Request OTP'.

5. Enter the OTP you receive on your mobile and email, then click 'Verify'.

6. Once verified, you'll be all set to log in using your mobile number and password.

Applying for Your Digital Voter ID Card:

1. Visit the NVSP website again and select 'Login'.

2. Enter your login details.

3. After logging in, go to the 'New registration for general electors' section and click 'Fill Form 6'.

4. Complete Form 6 with all your accurate details.

5. Review the information by clicking 'Preview', then submit the form when you're happy with it.

Checking Your Digital Voter ID Card Status:

1. Head back to the NVSP website.

2. Log in with your credentials.

3. Choose 'Track Application Status'.

4. Enter your 'Reference Number', choose your state, and click 'Submit'. Your application status will be displayed. Alternatively, you can call the helpline number - 1950 from your BSNL mobile.

Downloading Your Digital Voter ID:

The government allows you to download your digital voter ID cards through the NVSP. Here's how:

1. Visit the NVSP website.

2. Log in with your credentials or sign up if you haven't already.

3. Find and click on the 'E-EPIC Download' section.

4. Choose either 'EPIC No.' or 'Form Reference no.'.

5. Enter the EPIC number or form reference number you got during form submission.

6. Select your state and click 'Search'.

7. Your Voter ID details will show up. Click 'Send OTP'.

8. Enter the OTP sent to your phone and click 'Verify'.

9. Once verified, click 'Download e-EPIC'.

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