Form 6 is the Election Commission of India's application for including a new voter's name in the electoral roll. The official PDF is free and is published on the ECI's voter portal. Here is where to get it and how to fill it correctly.
Where to download the Form 6 PDF
- Go to voters.eci.gov.in, the ECI Voters' Service Portal.
- Open the Forms section on the home page.
- Next to "New registration for general electors" choose Form 6 and download it in English or Hindi. Most state CEO websites also carry it in the regional language.
Use only the official form. Form 6 is free. Do not pay any website for the PDF, and avoid old copies: the form was redesigned in 2022, and older versions are not accepted.
Who should fill Form 6
- An Indian citizen who is registering as a voter for the first time.
- Someone whose name was removed from the roll and who needs to be enrolled again.
You must be 18 on one of the four qualifying dates in a year: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Seventeen-year-olds can apply in advance and are added when they qualify.
Form 6 is not for moving house or fixing a spelling. For those, use Form 8. Overseas Indian voters use Form 6A.
Documents to attach
| Purpose | Accepted documents (any one) |
|---|---|
| Photograph | One recent passport-size colour photo, plain light background |
| Proof of age | Birth certificate, Aadhaar, PAN card, driving licence, Class 10 or 12 certificate showing date of birth, Indian passport |
| Proof of address | Electricity, water or gas bill for the address (at least one year old), Aadhaar, bank or post office passbook, Indian passport, registered rent or lease deed, registered sale deed, land revenue record |
Self-attest every photocopy. In states that have gone through the Special Intensive Revision, the BLO may also ask for a signed declaration form along with Form 6.
How to fill Form 6: section by section
- Top of the form: name of your assembly constituency and state.
- Name: in capital letters, exactly as on your documents, in English and in the state's official language.
- Relative's details: name of father, mother, husband, wife or legal guardian, and the relation type.
- Contact: mobile number and email. Updates are sent by SMS.
- Aadhaar: optional. You can tick that you are unable to furnish it.
- Gender and date of birth: tick the age document you are attaching.
- Present address: house number, street, village or town, post office, PIN, district, and the address document you are attaching.
- Disability: optional, helps with facilities at the booth.
- Family member already enrolled: their name and EPIC number, so you land in the same polling station.
- Declaration: confirm citizenship, place and date of birth, and since when you have lived at the address. Sign and date it.
Where to submit the filled form
- Hand it to your Booth Level Officer (BLO), or
- Submit it at the office of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant ERO of your constituency, usually the tehsil or SDM office.
Take the acknowledgement slip — it carries the reference number used for tracking. If you would rather not print anything, you can fill Form 6 online on the same portal.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Form 6 PDF free to download?
Yes. Form 6 is free on voters.eci.gov.in and at ERO and BLO offices. There is no fee to submit it either.
Is Form 6 available in Hindi?
Yes. The ECI publishes Form 6 in English and Hindi, and state CEO websites provide regional language versions.
Is Aadhaar compulsory in Form 6?
No. Aadhaar is optional. You can use other documents for age and address proof.
Can I use Form 6 to change my address?
No. Shifting of residence and corrections are done through Form 8.
Source: Election Commission of India, Registration of Electors Rules forms and voters.eci.gov.in. Document lists can be updated by the ECI — check the instructions printed on the current form.