After you submit Form 8 you get a reference number. With it you can see exactly where your voter ID correction stands — online, on the app or by phone. No login to any paid service is needed.
Check Form 8 status online
- Go to voters.eci.gov.in and log in with your mobile number and OTP.
- Click Track Application Status.
- Enter the reference number from your acknowledgement and select your state.
- Press submit. The current stage, the officer handling it and any remarks are shown.
Other ways to check
- ECINet app: the ECI's unified mobile app (it replaced the Voter Helpline app). Open "Track application" and enter the reference number.
- Helpline 1950: call from your state with the reference number ready. Dial your STD code first if you are calling about another district.
- Your BLO: use "Know your BLO" on the portal to get the Booth Level Officer's phone number and ask directly.
What each status means
| Status | Meaning | What you should do |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | The form reached the system | Nothing; keep the reference number |
| BLO appointed | A Booth Level Officer has been assigned to verify | Keep original documents handy |
| Field verified | The BLO has completed verification and sent a report | Wait for the ERO's decision |
| Accepted | The ERO approved the change; the roll is updated | Download the new e-EPIC; printed card follows by post |
| Rejected | The ERO refused the change; a reason is recorded | Read the remark, fix the issue and apply again or appeal |
How long does Form 8 take?
There is no single fixed number of days. In ordinary months most applications are decided within a few weeks. During a roll revision the pace follows the revision calendar: applications are decided before the final roll is published. For the states revising rolls now, that date is 4 January 2027.
Lost the reference number?
- Search your SMS inbox for the ECI message sent when you submitted.
- Log in to the portal with the same mobile number — applications filed from that account are listed under your profile.
- If you applied offline, the number is on the acknowledgement slip the BLO or ERO office gave you.
Status not moving? Try this
- Wait at least two weeks; field verification depends on the BLO's visit schedule.
- Call the BLO and ask whether a visit is pending.
- Call 1950 and register a query with the reference number.
- Write to the ERO, or raise a complaint on the ECI's grievance portal, quoting the reference number.
If the application is rejected
You can file a fresh Form 8 online with a clearer document. If you believe the rejection was wrong, an appeal lies to the District Election Officer within 15 days of the order, and a second appeal to the state's Chief Electoral Officer.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check my Form 8 status?
Log in at voters.eci.gov.in, open Track Application Status, and enter your reference number and state.
Can I check Form 8 status without a reference number?
Log in with the mobile number you used to apply and your applications appear in your account. Otherwise ask your BLO or call 1950.
What does "Field verified" mean?
The Booth Level Officer has finished checking your details and the Electoral Registration Officer will now accept or reject the application.
When can I download the corrected voter ID?
Once the status shows Accepted, the updated e-EPIC can be downloaded from the portal using your EPIC number and OTP.
Source: Election Commission of India Voters' Service Portal and the Representation of the People Act, 1950 (appeals under section 24).