Check Your Name on the Voter Roll
Check Your Name on the Voter Roll — specific eligibility, documents, portal steps, verification stages, common mistakes, and practical FAQs.
- Last verified
- 18 August 2026
- Official site
- electoralsearch.eci.gov.in ↗
- Application Mode
- Online & Offline
- Issuing Authority
- Election Commission of India
- Online
- Available
- Offline
- Available
Check Your Name on the Voter Roll is handled through Election Commission of India and, where applicable, the office serving the relevant address, vehicle, employer, tax record, or place of occurrence. The exact form and verification route depend on the record in question.
Start with the official portal linked above, use the specific option named in the steps, and retain the acknowledgement or reference. For a case that falls outside the examples here, verify the route with Electoral Registration Officer and Booth Level Officer.
Eligibility
- You meet the service conditions published by Election Commission of India.
- Your identity and supporting records can be verified by the issuing authority.
Required documents
Name and relative's name
RequiredSupports the Check Your Name on the Voter Roll application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Election Commission of India; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalState, district, and assembly constituency
RequiredSupports the Check Your Name on the Voter Roll application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Election Commission of India; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalEPIC number if available
RequiredSupports the Check Your Name on the Voter Roll application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Election Commission of India; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginalMobile number if it is linked to the voter record
RequiredSupports the Check Your Name on the Voter Roll application or status check.
Use the current checklist published by Election Commission of India; carry the original when the office may inspect it.
PDFJPGOriginal
Step-by-step process
- 1
Open voter search
Open electoralsearch.eci.gov.in and choose the voter search method.
- 2
Search by personal details
Search by personal details using name, relative name, state, district, and constituency; use EPIC number when you have it.
- 3
Try EPIC or mobile
Try the mobile search only when the mobile is registered on the electoral roll.
- 4
Verify the polling record
Open the result and verify the polling station, part number, serial number, and constituency.
- 5
Register or correct the entry
If no record is found, use the Form 6 registration route on voters.eci.gov.in; use Form 8 for a correction in an existing record.
Official website
Always confirm critical details here
electoralsearch.eci.gov.in
Who issues this?
- Issuing Office
- Electoral Registration Officer and Booth Level Officer
What happens after applying
- 1
Application or status request submitted
The Election Commission of India portal or office records the request and provides a reference where applicable.
- 2
Record and document checks
Election Commission of India compares the submitted information with its records and supporting evidence.
- 3
Verification or clarification
The applicant or employer may need to answer a query, attend an office, or provide an additional record.
- 4
Record updated or document issued
The final status, certificate, card, licence, or departmental response is made available through the prescribed channel.
Common mistakes & rejection reasons
Selecting the wrong service or jurisdiction
Why: The department routes records by service, address, employer, vehicle, or event jurisdiction.
Fix: Confirm the responsible office and exact service name on the department portal before submitting.
Entering details that do not match the source record
Why: A spelling, date, address, or reference-number mismatch can stop an automated match.
Fix: Copy the value from the original record and review the completed form before authentication.
Uploading an incomplete or unreadable file
Why: Cropped pages, blurred text, unsupported formats, and password-protected PDFs can fail document checks.
Fix: Upload the complete, legible record in the format shown by the portal and retain the original.
Missing a department query
Why: An unanswered clarification can leave the request unresolved or send it back for correction.
Fix: Monitor the official account and registered contact channel, then answer through the same route.
Using an unofficial link or agent form
Why: A private page may collect identity information without being connected to the issuing authority.
Fix: Start at the official URL in this guide and verify the domain before entering credentials.
Special situations
A name or date differs across records▾
Ask the issuing authority which correction evidence is accepted.
Frequently asked questions
How can I search by name?▾
Enter the name, relative name, state, district, and assembly constituency on the ECI search page. Try likely spelling variants because the roll may use an abbreviated or local-language form.
How can I search by EPIC?▾
Choose the EPIC search option and enter the voter ID number with the state details requested by the portal. Check the returned name and polling station.
Can I search by mobile?▾
Mobile search works when that number is linked to the voter record. If it returns no record, use the personal-detail or EPIC search instead.
What does the result show?▾
A matching result can show the polling station, assembly constituency, part number, and serial number. Save those details before visiting the polling station.
What if my name is missing?▾
Use Form 6 on the official voter portal to apply for inclusion. Enter the address and identity details carefully and keep the application reference.
What if the address is wrong?▾
Use Form 8 for correction or shifting within the electoral roll, as applicable. The ERO may ask for address proof and may verify the residence.
Can I search a family member?▾
You can search using that person's voter details, but use personal information responsibly and do not share the result or credentials without permission.
Why are search results not appearing?▾
Check spelling, constituency, state, and EPIC characters. If the record remains absent, contact the BLO or ERO and ask whether the roll has been recently revised.
What is the correct route for check-voter-roll?▾
Use the named portal option in the steps, not a similar-looking form. The service is handled by the authority identified in this guide.
Which record controls the application?▾
Use the primary record named in the documents list and copy its details exactly. If two records conflict, verify the correction route with the issuing authority.
What should I save after submission?▾
Save the acknowledgement, reference, receipt, and any uploaded-document confirmation. Use the reference on the department's own status page.
Can the office require verification?▾
Yes. The authority may compare the record, request an appearance, or ask for clarification when the application cannot be verified from the submitted evidence.
What if the service is unavailable online?▾
Use the authorised office or assisted route identified by the department. Do not upload personal records to an unofficial form while the portal is unavailable.
How do I handle a rejected request?▾
Read the stated reason, correct the underlying record or document, and use the authority's correction or fresh-application route. Verify unusual cases with the issuing office.
Who controls the final decision?▾
The issuing authority and its jurisdictional office control acceptance, verification, and issuance. A private agent cannot override a department decision.
Official sources
- Election Commission of India ↗
electoralsearch.eci.gov.in
Official source for Check Your Name on the Voter Roll.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only. Government portals, document requirements, and fees can change without notice. Always verify the latest requirements on the official website before you apply. Last verified on 18 August 2026.