For the 294-member West Bengal Assembly, polling will be held in two phases. Elections for 152 seats will be held on April 23, while the second phase for the remaining 142 seats will take place on April 29.
The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
Are you a registered voter and preparing to cast your vote in West Bengal Assembly elections? But do you know whether your name is listed in the Voter ID, also known as EPIC, list? If not, know how to register online.
To apply for Voter ID card in West Bengal, the applicant must:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Be 18 years or older as on the qualifying date
- Be ordinarily residing in Bengal
- Not be enrolled as a voter in another constituency
- Documents Required for Voter ID Registration in BengalApplicants must upload or submit valid documents while submitting Form 6 for West Bengal Voter ID registration.
I. Address Proof (any one)
- Water/Electricity/Gas connection bill for that address (at least 1 year old)
- Aadhaar Card
- Current passbook of Nationalized/Scheduled Bank/Post Office
- Indian Passport
- Revenue Department’s land owning records including KisanBahi
- Registered Rent Lease Deed (in case of tenant)
- Registered Sale Deed (in case of own house)
(The address proof can be in the name of the applicant or in the name of parent/spouse/more than 17-year-old child already enrolled at the same address.)
II. Age Proof (any one)
- Birth certificate issued by Competent Local Body/Municipal Authority/Registrar of Births & Deaths
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Driving Licence
- Certificate of Class X or Class XII issued by CBSE/ICSE/State Education Board (if it contains Date of Birth)
- Indian Passport
III. Photograph
Recent passport-sized photograph
Steps To Apply For Voter ID Online
If your name is on the electoral roll and your mobile number is registered with the Election Commission of India and linked to your EPIC, you can download your e-EPIC from https://voters.eci.gov.in. Online registration is processed through the National Voters’ Service Portal.
I. Through the National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP)
Step 1: Register or log in using your mobile number and OTP on the Voters’ Service Portal.
Step 2: Open Form 6 under the New Voter Registration tab.
Step 3: Enter personal, address, and family details.
Step 4: Upload required age and residence proof documents.
Step 5: Review and submit the application.
(Save the acknowledgement reference number for tracking.)
Steps To Apply For Voter ID Offline
Applicants can submit their Voter ID application directly at the respective Electoral Registration Office in West Bengal.
Step 1: Download Form 6 pdf or collect a printed copy from the local office.
Step 2: Provide complete personal and residential information in the form.
Step 3: Attach supporting documents for age and address verification.
Step 4: Submit the filled form to the authorised official at the office.
Step 5: Obtain the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Upon approval, the applicant’s details are incorporated into the West Bengal electoral roll search system and the EPIC (Elector Photo Identity Card) is issued.
How to Check Voter ID Status?
Applicants can monitor their Voter ID application progress online.
Step 1: After logging in, navigate to the ‘Track Application Status’ section on the National Voters’ Service Portal.
Step 2: Provide your application reference number in the required field.
Step 3: Check the displayed update status of your Voter ID application.
How To Download Voter ID Cards Online?
Once the application is approved, applicants can download their Voter ID through the e-EPIC service on the Voters’ Service Portal.
Step 1: Log in and open the ‘e-EPIC Download’ section on the National Voters’ Service Portal.
Step 2: Enter your EPIC number or the Form reference number.
Step 3: Select ‘Send OTP’. This option is available only if your mobile number is linked.
Step 4: Enter the received OTP and click ‘Verify’.
Step 5: Choose ‘Download e-EPIC’ to download the digital Voter ID.
