How to Apply for Voter ID in Telangana: Voter ID cards, or EPICs (Electoral Photo Identity Cards), are issued by the Telangana Election Commission to those who have registered to vote. During election season, this card serves as an identity card and must be shown at polling places.
How to Apply for Voter ID in Telangana Online 2024
Thanks to the online application process, Telangana residents can apply for a voter ID card from the convenience of their homes. The following is the online application process:
- Visit the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana’s website and select the “E-registration” link at the top of the page.
- From the drop-down menu, choose the “Assembly Constituency” tab, then click “Form 6” from the list of available alternatives.
- Enter your name, address, Birth date, place of current residence, and declaration in the online form.
- Submit the supporting papers by uploading them as specified in the form.
- An application reference number that functions as a tracking number and a receipt will be generated upon submission.
- Following application processing, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will come by to confirm the information on the form and supporting documentation.
- The voter ID card will be mailed to the address listed on the application form following a successful verification.
How to Apply for Voter ID in Telangana Offline 2024
Applicants may also apply offline for a voter ID card by doing the steps listed below:
- Get a copy of Form 6, which is the form for adding a name to the electoral roll, by going to the closest electoral office.
- Complete the form and send it in with the necessary supporting documentation.
- An application reference number, which can be used to monitor the status of the application, will be sent as an acknowledgment upon submission.
- A Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit the application after it has been processed to confirm the details provided.
- The voter ID card will be mailed to the address listed on the application form following a successful verification.
How to Check Voter ID Status Online
By tracking their application, applicants can find out the current status of their voter ID application. The Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana’s website is where the Telangana Election Commission has provided a means to monitor the status of applications.
- On the website, applicants can click the “E-registration” tab and choose “Assembly Constituency” from the drop-down menu.
- Select the ‘Know Your Status’ option from among the alternatives presented, where applicants can select to search by Application ID or House Number.
- After choosing the appropriate parameters, the application’s current status will be shown on the screen.
How to Apply for a Duplicate Voter ID Card Online in Telangana
Rather than registering for a new voter ID card, applicants who have misplaced or lost their original voter ID card may apply for a duplicate. The following details the procedure for requesting a duplicate voter ID card:
- Get a copy of Form EPIC 002 by going to the electoral office. As an alternative, get a copy of the application from the Election Commission’s webpage.
- Complete the form by entering the relevant information, such as your name, address, birth date, and EPIC number, and click submit.
- Add supporting documentation and a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) that was submitted at the time of the theft or loss.
- The duplicate voter ID card will be mailed to the address indicated on the form following a successful verification.
How to Correction in Voter ID Card Online in Telangana
Sometimes there are mistakes on the voter ID card, such as a misspelled name or an incorrect address. People in these situations have the option to apply online to have the inaccuracies fixed. Below is a description of the procedure:
- Visit the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana’s website and select the “E-registration” link at the top of the page.
- From the drop-down menu, choose the “Assembly Constituency” tab, then click “Form 8” from the list of alternatives.
- Enter your details in the form, including your name, address, and EPIC number.
- Upload a document (such as a passport, Aadhaar card, driver’s license, or bank passbook) that has the information that needs to be updated.
- Following a successful verification process, the data will be updated.
How to Correction in Voter ID Card Offline in Telangana
Through an offline application, applicants can also have the information on their voter ID cards changed, as detailed below:
- Get a copy of Form 8 by going to an electoral office or downloading it from the internet.
- Complete the form as instructed and send it in with the required supporting documentation (passport, Aadhaar card, driver’s license, etc.) that reflects the accurate information.
- The applicant will be informed of the correction once the application has been processed and the information has been updated.
How to Address Change in Voter ID Card Online in Telangana
For their names to appear on the voter registration rolls in the new constituency, voters with voter ID cards who have moved must notify the Election Commission of the change. To have this modification performed, anyone can now apply online using the procedure outlined below:
- Go to the “E-registration” tab at the top of the homepage when you visit the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana’s website.
- From the drop-down menu, choose the “Assembly Constituency” tab, then pick “Form 8-A” from the available alternatives.
- Complete the form, providing the relevant information (name, current address, EPIC number, date of birth, etc.).
- After submitting the form, upload any documents (rent agreement, utility bill, ownership deed, etc.) that reflect the new address.
- An application reference number will be generated upon form submission, which can be used to monitor the application’s progress.
- The name will be added to the new constituency’s electoral roll and the applicant notified upon processing and verification of the application.
How to Address Change in Voter ID Card Offline in Telangana
People who have moved and would like their new address to appear on the electoral rolls can apply offline by doing the following steps:
- Get a copy of Form 8-A, the form for transposing an entry from an electoral roll, by going to an election office.
- Complete the form and affix the necessary paperwork, such as a copy of an official document (such as a rent agreement, ownership deed, or utility bills) that mentions the current address.
- The name will be added to the new constituency’s electoral roll following application verification.
Required Documents
When requesting a voter ID card in Telangana, the following paperwork must be submitted:
- Current passport-sized photograph.
- Proof of address can be a passport, bank passbook, driver’s license, Aadhaar card, or ration card.
- Proof of age (for candidates between 18 and 21 years old)- A driver’s license, a birth certificate, a school certificate, a PAN card, an Aadhaar card, a bank or post office passbook, etc.
Important Links
| Telangana CEO Official Portal | Click here |
| Official Voter Helpline Portal | Click Here |
Link your Aadhaar card with your Voter Id from any where now, just by following these few simple steps.
— Chief Electoral Officer Telangana (@CEO_Telangana) March 16, 2023
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