How to apply for Voter ID (EPIC)
Election Commission of India · official link, documents, fee & step-by-step — free, no middleman
Registers you to vote and serves as a common photo identity proof.
Issued by
Election Commission of India
Who it’s for
Indian citizens aged 18+ on the qualifying date.
Fee
Free
Timeline
~30 days
Apply
Online or in person
Helpline
1950
↗ Official portal — voters.eci.gov.in
Documents you need
- Aadhaar / identity proof
- Address proof
- Passport-size photo
- Age proof
How to apply
- Open the Voters’ Service Portal and register / sign in.
- Fill Form 6 (new) or the correction/shift form.
- Upload a photo, age proof, and address proof.
- Track the reference number; the EPIC is verified, then issued.
This service is free or low-cost on the official government portal — you don’t need a paid agent or middleman.