Form 6 Online Apply: New Voter ID Registration on voters.eci.gov.in, Step by Step

First-time voters register with Form 6. You can complete it online in one sitting on voters.eci.gov.in or in the ECINet app. It is free, and you do not need to visit any office.

Check your eligibility

Not 18 yet? If you are 17 and will turn 18 by one of the next qualifying dates, apply now. Your application is held and processed for the quarter in which you qualify.

Keep these ready before you start

• Mobile number for OTP (one number can be used for family members too)
• Passport-size photo, scanned or clicked against a plain light wall
• Age proof: birth certificate, Class 10 or 12 certificate, PAN, driving licence, passport or Aadhaar
• Address proof: utility bill, bank or post office passbook, rent agreement, passport or Aadhaar
• EPIC number of a parent or family member registered at the same address, if any

Check the size and format limits shown next to each upload button and compress images before uploading.

Form 6 online: step by step

1. Create an account. On the portal click Sign-Up, enter mobile number and captcha, verify the OTP and set a password.
2. Open Form 6. After login choose "New registration for general electors".
3. Select state, district and assembly constituency.
4. Personal details. First name and surname in English; the regional-language spelling fills in automatically — correct it if it is wrong. Upload your photo.
5. Relative's details. Father, mother, husband, wife or guardian.
6. Contact details. Mobile and email, marked as your own or a relative's.
7. Aadhaar. Enter it, or tick that you cannot furnish it. It is optional.
8. Gender and date of birth. Upload the age document.
9. Present address. House number, locality, post office, PIN, and the address document.
10. Disability and family member. Both optional.
11. Declaration. Place of birth, how long you have lived at the address, and today's date.
12. Preview and submit. Read every spelling once more, then submit and note the reference number.

After you apply

1. You receive an SMS with the reference number.
2. A Booth Level Officer verifies your details, often by visiting your home.
3. The Electoral Registration Officer accepts or rejects the application.
4. On acceptance you get an EPIC number. Download the e-EPIC from the portal; the printed card comes by post.

Track progress under Track Application Status with the reference number, the same way as described in our status check guide.

Mistakes that delay or sink a Form 6

• Applying when you are already registered somewhere else. Use Form 8 to shift instead; a duplicate entry is an offence.
• Uploading a blurred or cropped document.
• Giving a hostel or temporary address without any proof of living there.
• A name that does not match the document.
• Not answering the BLO's call during verification.

Voting in the 2027 elections?

If you live in a state that votes in early 2027, apply now so your name is in the final roll due on 4 January 2027. The full list of 2027 election states is here, and the offline route is covered in Form 6 PDF download.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a new voter ID online?

Sign up at voters.eci.gov.in, choose Form 6 for new registration, fill in your details, upload photo, age proof and address proof, and submit.

Can I apply for a voter ID at 17?

Yes. You can apply in advance if you will turn 18 by an upcoming qualifying date — 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October.

Is Aadhaar mandatory for Form 6?

No. Aadhaar is optional and other documents are accepted.

How do I download my voter ID after approval?

Use the e-EPIC download option on voters.eci.gov.in with your EPIC number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile.

Source: Election Commission of India, Form 6 and the Voters' Service Portal. Screen labels on the portal are updated from time to time.