How to apply for Voter Identity card online

Updated on : 2020-Dec-01 17:46:21 | Author :

Online Voter Identity application,Benefits of applying for Voter Identity card online

Benefits of applying for voter Identity card online

 

The reasons to apply for a Voter Identity card online way are many, like:

 

By applying online, you’ll be able to track your application status anytime conveniently from home. Once submitting the form, the updated status of your application form will be sent to you.

 

It’s a more convenient process of application as you do not have to visit the electoral office personally, and thus, saves you the hassle of traveling and a lot of time.

 

It’s a quicker way to apply.

 

 

What should I do if my online Voter Identity application gets rejected?

 

If you have filled in all details properly & are eligible to get a Voter Identity, your application will not be rejected. However, in case you are online Voter Identity application is rejected, a proper reason will be provided for the same. You can check whether you furnished all the requisite details like house address, Aadhar no. etc. properly. In case you have not, you can fill the form again with proper details/ even go to the electoral office of your constituency to get proper guidance

 

Once you have filled up the form & the application is accepted, your name will also be listed in the electoral roll of your constituency. This is very essential for you to be able to execute your right to vote. In case you see any discrepancy within the electoral roll listing; for example, if your name has been spelled incorrectly, you can also apply for rectification through the online process by filling the Form eight (8)

 

The online Voter Identity application process has introduced a lot of ease and transparency in the entire process. You can easily register for a Voter Identity card as well as receive it from the comfort of your home. More importantly, you can also track your Voter Identity application status online. There is no longer any need to visit the EC office or stand in long queues to get your Voter Identity card. The gov has made this process very easy to encourage more citizens to apply for Voter Identity cards & to exercise their very essential right to vote.

 

Who is not eligible to apply for a Voter Identity online?

 

Generally, every citizen of India who has attained the age of eighteen (18) is eligible to vote as well as to apply for a Voter Identity card through the online process. Only those citizens who are either prisoners or of unsound mind as declared by a competent court / any person or persons who have been disbarred from voting due to election-related offenses or corruption are not eligible.

 

What are the advantages of applying for a Voter Identity online?

 

The advantages of going for the online Voter Identity card application are many, like:

 

The voter need not go personally to the electoral office to apply for a Voter Identity card & one can do so from home.

 

The online application process also provides the facility for tracking the status of the Voter Identity card application. The process of tracking is also very easy.

 

The online application process also guarantees timely updates of the updated information of the status of the Voter Identity card.

 

The online process is much quicker than the offline process of application.

 

Additional Resources

VOTER ID STATUS

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VOTER CARD DETAILS

IMPORTANCE, USES, REGISTRATION PROCESS OF VOTER ID CARD

Details regarding the voter ID enrolment and Electoral roll

Voter ID - Eligibility, Documents required

Register your name in Electoral Roll

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