How to Download and Fill Form 6 For Voter ID Card?

Form 6 is the official application used for inclusion of a name in the electoral roll. Also referred to as Voter ID Form 6, it is required for first-time voter registration or when shifting to a new constituency. Understanding how to fill Form 6 correctly ensures successful voter enrolment without delays.

Key Highlights:

• Minimum age: 18 years as on qualifying date
• Submission mode: Online through NVSP or offline at Electoral Office
• Tracking method: Application reference number

What is Form 6?

Form 6 is the prescribed application under the Representation of the People Act for registering as a voter. It is used when applying for a new Voter ID or shifting residence to another constituency.

How to Fill Voter ID Form 6 Online Registration? 

Here's how to fill Form 6 for online registration:

Step 1: Go to the official Voters’ Service portal. 

Step 2: Click on ‘Sign-up’ and enter the required details to register on the portal.  

Step 3: Log in to the Voters’ Service portal by entering your mobile number and password.

Step 4: Under ‘Forms’, click the ‘Fill Form 6’ button.

Step 5: Enter all the information on Form 6, i.e., your state, district, parliamentary constituency, personal details, relatives details, contact details, Aadhaar details, gender, date of birth, address and declaration.

Step 6: Upload all the necessary documents on the Form. 

Step 7: Click the ‘Preview and Submit’ button. When all the details on the form are correct, click on ‘Submit’. 

After this, the system will generate an acknowledgement number, which you can use to track your application.

Form 6 Download

You can download a PDF version of the Voter ID Form 6 by visiting the official Voters’ Services portal. It is Available on the Homepage of the portal. You can fill out the downloaded Form 6 application and submit it to the Booth Level Officer’s (BLO) office to apply for a Voter ID card.

Form 6 Application Details

Here are the details that you need to fill in the Voter ID Form 6 application:

• State, district and assembly constituency name. 
• Your name and surname.
• Upload/attach a passport-size unsigned photograph that is 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, showing a front view of the full face with a white background. 
• Name and surname of any one of your relatives and specify your relationship with the individual.
• Your mobile number and email ID.
• Your Aadhaar number. (Not Mandatory)
• Your age in years and months (as of 1^st January in the current calendar year)
• Your date of birth and gender. 
• Details of your current address. 
• Upload/attach proof of date of birth and proof of residence (address)
• Select or mention if you have any disabilities and upload/attach the disability certificate. 
• Declaration, date, place and signature.

Form 6 Voter ID Documents Required

Here are the documents you need to submit to file a Form 6 application:

I. Proof of date of birth, any one of the following:

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• 10^th standard certificate
• Indian passport 
• Driving license

II. Proof of address, any one of the following:

• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook
• Utility bills
• Indian passport
• Ration card
• Sale deed or lease deed 

Form 6 Voter ID Application Status

To check your Form 6 application status, follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to the official Voters’ Service portal. 

Step 2: Click on ‘Track Application Status’. 

Step 3: Enter your application reference number, select state and click ‘Submit’. 

Step 4: The Form 6 application status will be displayed on the screen.

Common Issues for Download and Fill Form 6 Voter ID

Applicants may face certain errors while submitting Form 6. Being aware of these common issues helps avoid rejection or delays.

• Incorrect Assembly constituency selection leading to application rejection.
• Mismatch between name/date of birth in Aadhaar and Form 6 details.
• Blurred or invalid document uploads.
• Incomplete address details without proper proof of residence.
• Duplicate voter registration in another constituency.
• Failure to sign the declaration section in offline forms.
• Missing acknowledgement number, making status tracking difficult.

You can file a Voter ID Form 6 application at any point of time during the year. Moreover, if you wish to submit this form offline, you can do so at the offices of your constituency's Assistant Electoral Registration Officer or Electoral Registration Officer. You can also file your Voter ID Form 6 application at the designated polling stations in your location. 

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