A voter card is an important document issued by the Govt to all eligible citizens. A person having this document is entitled to participate in the Election process and elect their representative at Regional, State and National level.
This card can be used throughout the life time to participate in election process.
In the event of the card is misplaced, lost or become unusable you can apply for a duplicate one.
Duplicate card can be applied in case of
- Lost or misplaced
- Theft of Card
- Mutilated or become unusable
HOW TO APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE CARD - GUIDELINES
Offline Process :
- Visit the nearest Electoral Registration Office of the place of your residence and obtain Duplicate Voter ID card application is also called as EPIC-002 or download the form from CEO website
- Fill in all the details in the application form with all the relevant information
- Attach the required documents to the application and submit to the Electoral Office
- On submitting the application you will get an acknowledgement reference Number for future reference and for tracking your application status.
- On successful verification by the Electoral Officer you will be issued Duplicate Voter ID Card
- Once processed and ready for delivery collect the card in person by visiting the the electoral office
The documents to be submitted along with EPIC-002
- FIR registered with local Police Station
- Proof of Address
- Proof of Identity
- Passport size colour photograph
You can also apply online by visiting the CEO website of your State/Union Territory.