VOTER ID
CHAPTER-I ........ Verify voter id
CHAPTER-II ........ Voter id correction in electoral roll
CHAPTER-III ......... Track the status of voter id
See the official website link: https://www.nvsp.in/
VOTER ID:
The Indian voter ID card is an identity document issued by the Election Commission of India to adult domiciles of India who have reached the age of 18, which primarily serves as an identity proof for Indian citizens while casting their ballot in the country's municipal, state, and national elections.
CHAPTER-I
Verify voter id
How to Verify Voter ID?
Applicants can verify their Voter ID if they suspect their ID to be a counterfeit by using their Voter ID number. The applicant will have to visit the official website of the Chief Electoral Officer of their state or the nearest state election office. In doing so they must search and check if their name is present in the electoral roll, following which they can cross verify the details. If there are any discrepancies the applicant must bring it to the notice of the Chief Electoral Officer.
Steps to verify Voter ID:
Step 1: Visit National Voters Services Portal (NVSP)
Step 2: Select “Search in Electoral Roll”
Step 3: Enter your details and verify
See the official website link: https://www.nvsp.in/
CHAPTER-II
Voter ID Correction in Electoral roll
Cardholders who want to make necessary changes/corrections of their details in their voter ID can do so by physically visiting the nearest election office or visiting the online national voters’ service portal and follow the below steps.
If your details are wrong, do not worry. Fill out “Form 8” indicating the voter ID corrections and submit the form along with relevant supporting documents to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or online on the portal. Once you have submitted, the ERO will process your application and make the necessary changes to your voter ID.
Uses of Voter ID
The Voter ID card is used to furnish important details, such as:
- The card serves as proof of identity and address
- A Voter ID Card is an acknowledgement that the cardholder is a registered voter
- The Voter ID has several personal identification features such as the cardholder’s signature & photograph
- The Voter ID card can be utilised to avail certain government schemes
CHAPTER-III
Track the status of voter id
How to Track the Status of Voter ID Application?
Voter ID applicants can now track the status of their application on the State Election Commission website. Each Indian state has their respective election commission website.
To track the status of voter ID:
- Visit the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) official website.
- Select ‘Know the Voter ID status’.
- You can also apply on the National Voters’ Services Portal and select ‘Search your Name in the electoral roll’.
As an alternative, you can visit the National Voters’ Services Portal to track your application. Refer to the image below taken as an example.
Step 1 – On the home page, select the ‘Track Application Status’ option.
Step 2 – Fill in the application number or EPIC number.
Step 3 – Enter the following details:
- Name
- Date of birth
- Gender
- State
- Father’s name
- District constituency
Step 4 – Select ‘Search’ and get information on your voter ID card status.
See the official website link: https://www.nvsp.in/
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