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 for first-time voter registration or when shifting to a new constituency. Filling Form 6 correctly ensures successful enrolment without delays and helps in timely issuance of a Voter ID card.

Key Highlights:

• Minimum age: 18 years as on qualifying date
• Submission mode: Online via NVSP, Voter Helpline App, or offline at Electoral Office
• Tracking method: Application reference number
• Processing time: 15–30 days after verification
• Application fee: Free of cost
• Eligibility: Only Indian citizens; NRIs must use Form 6A

Who is Eligible to Apply using Form 6?

The following individuals are eligible to submit Form 6:

• Indian citizens aged 18 years or above as on the qualifying date (1 January)
• Ordinary residents of the constituency where applying
• Individuals not disqualified under any law
• First-time voters or those shifting to a new constituency

Note: NRIs must use Form 6A, and service voters follow a separate process.

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)

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

II. Proof of Address (any one)

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

III. Additional Supporting Details (if applicable)

• Details of a family member already registered at the same address (with EPIC number)
• Disability certificate (if applying under PwD category)

Form 6 Download

You can download the Voter ID Form 6 PDF by visiting the official Voters’ Services portal. It is available on the Homepage of the portal in the ‘New Voter Registration’ section. 

How to Fill Voter ID Form 6 Online Registration? 

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

Step 1: Visit the official National Voters’ Service portal. 

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

Step 3: Under ‘New Voter Registration’, click on the ‘Fill Form 6’ button.

Step 4: 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 5: Upload all the necessary documents. 

Step 6: Click the ‘Preview and Submit’ button. When all the details on the form are correct, click on ‘Submit’. 

An acknowledgement number is generated after submission for tracking.

How to Fill Form 6 Using Voter Helpline App?

Form 6 can also be filled and submitted through the official Voter Helpline App:

Step 1: Download and install the Voter Helpline App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: Register or log in using your mobile number and OTP.

Step 3: On the dashboard, select ‘New Voter Registration’. Then select Form 6.

Step 4: Enter required details such as personal information, address, and constituency.

Step 5: Upload supporting documents and photograph.

Step 6: Review the entered details and submit the application.

Step 7: Note the acknowledgement/reference number to track the application status.

The app also allows tracking of Form 6 status and downloading of e-EPIC after approval.

How to Fill and Submit Form 6 Offline?

Step 1: Download Form 6 from the Voters’ Services Portal. Alternatively, the same can be obtained at the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) office, Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) office, Booth Level Officer (BLO), or designated polling stations.

Step 2: Fill all details in block letters.

Step 3: Affix a passport-size photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm).

Step 4: Attach self-attested documents for DOB and address proof.

Step 5: Sign the declaration section.

Step 6: Submit the form to BLO, ERO, AERO, or designated polling station. Collect acknowledgement slip for tracking.

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 Processing Timeline

Each form serves a different purpose in voter registration and updates.

Form 6 Voter ID Application Status

Applicants can visit ‘Track Application Status’ page after logging in on the NVSP to check the Form 6 application status using the application reference number.

Form 6 vs Form 6A vs Form 8

Form 6 follows a step-by-step process from submission to approval.

Common Issues while Filling 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 constituency selection
• Mismatch in personal details
• Invalid or unclear document uploads
• Incomplete address information
• Duplicate registration
• Missing declaration signature

Form 6 is the primary application for voter registration and constituency updates in India. Submitting accurate details and documents ensures smooth processing and timely inclusion in the electoral roll.

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