The Election Commission of India (ECI) issues voter ID cards, which you can use as identification documentation. Candidates can now simply register online for voter IDs using the National Voters' Services platform (NVSP), a platform created by the ECI. Form 6 can now be completed and submitted to request your voter ID card.
National Voters' Services Portal:
On January 25, 2015, President Dr. Abdul Kalam's Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Service Portal. In order to provide Indian voters with a single-window service, the NVSP was introduced.
These are the services offered by the NVSP:
- Register for Voter ID card
- Find your name on the electoral roll
- Check your assembly constituency, parliament constituency and polling booth
- Apply for changes or corrections to your Voter ID card
- Contact details of election officers and booth level officer
- Upload your Aadhaar card and link it with your Voter ID card
How to Apply for Voter ID Card by Submitting Form 6?
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for voter ID card by submitting form 6 -
- Visit to the official website of National Voters Service Portal
- Click on 'Forms'
- Scroll down and click on 'Form 6'
- You will be redirected to a new page
- Fill in information like your state, district and parliamentary constituency
- Click on 'As a first time user'
- Scroll down and fill in the remaining details
- Upload the required documents
- Type in the captcha code
- Select 'Submit'
- An acknowledgement number will be generated
- You can use the number to track your application
You can download the Form 6 in Hindi or English by clicking the link under "Download Files." Once you've downloaded it, print it off, fill in the information, and turn it in by going to your city's Chief Electoral Office.
Documents Required for Form 6 Voter ID
The various documents that need to submit along with form 6 voter ID are -
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport, Pan card, etc.)
- Address proof (Aadhaar card, ration card, passport, electricity bill, etc.)
How to Check Form 6 Application Status
Follow the steps mentioned below to check Form 6 application status -
Step 1: Enter the Voters' Service website and log in.
Step 2: Go to "Track Application Status" and click.
Step 3: After choosing your state and entering your application reference number, click "Submit."
Step 4: The status of the Form 6 application will appear on the screen.
A Form 6 application may be submitted at any time of the year. Additionally, you can turn in this form in person at the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer or Electoral Registration Officer's offices in your constituency. Also, you can submit your Form 6 application at the polling places assigned to your area.
FAQs on Form 6
- Form 6: What is it
A new name can be added to the electoral roll via a Form 6 application. People use voter ID cards when they are initially eligible to vote, when they move to a new constituency, or when they need to update the information on their present card.
- Who is eligible to register online using Form 6?
Form 6 can be used for online voter ID registration by any Indian citizen who was at least 18 years old on the qualifying date (January 1 of the year of the revision of the electoral roll) and who regularly resides in the constituency where they seek registration.
- How do I complete Form 6 online?
Visit the website of the relevant State Chief Electoral Officer or the Election Commission of India to fill out Form 6 online. Choose "Form 6", fill out the relevant information, add the required files, and submit the form.
- Is there a cost to register using Form 6?
No, there is no fee associated with submitting Form 6 for the addition of a new name to the electoral roll.
- What occurs once Form 6 is submitted online?
After Form 6 has been electronically filed, the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) checks it to make sure the information is correct and comprehensive. If the application is approved, the applicant's name will be put on the voter registration list, and they will receive a voter ID card.
- How much time does it take to complete the registration process?
Depending on the verification process and the workload of the electoral authorities, the registration process' completion time may change. The procedure often takes a few weeks to a few months.
- Can I track the status of my Form 6 application?
In many states, you can track the status of your Form 6 application online by using the application reference number or other information you provided upon registration.
- What papers are needed to register using Form 6?
Candidates must submit proof of their age and place of residency, such as a birth certificate, school or college transcript, passport, or any other legal document issued by the government.
- Form 6: What is it