Updated on: Dec 30th, 2025
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Linking Aadhaar with Voter ID helps the Election Commission of India maintain accurate electoral rolls by preventing duplicate or bogus voter entries. While Aadhaar–Voter ID linking is voluntary, it allows faster verification of voter details and smoother electoral roll authentication. Indian voters can link Aadhaar with their Voter ID online, through mobile apps, or offline using simple verification methods.
Key Highlights
- Linking Aadhaar with Voter ID is voluntary and not mandatory.
- Voters can complete Aadhaar–Voter ID linking online via the Voters’ Service Portal or Voter Helpline App.
- Offline options include SMS, phone call, or submission through a Booth Level Officer (BLO).
- Aadhaar–Voter ID linking is done using Form 6B for electoral roll authentication.
- There is no fee for linking Aadhaar with a Voter ID card.
The linking of Aadhaar with voter ID can be done on Voter Service Portal. You must log in to the Voter Service Portal to link your Voter ID and your Aadhaar card.
To link your Aadhaar number with your Voter ID, send an SMS to 166 OR 51969 in the following format:
ECILINK<SPACE><EPIC No.>< SPACE><Aadhaar No.>
One can link their Aadhaar card with Voter ID by calling 1950 on weekdays between 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Aadhar can also be linked with Voter ID by submitting an application to your respective Booth Level Officer (BLO). The information provided will be verified by the BLO and after verification, it will be reflected in the records.
You can link the Aadhaar card to your Voter ID by downloading the Voter Helpline App from Google Play Store or App Store. Follow the below steps to link Aadhaar with your Voter ID on the Voter Helpline App:
Linking Aadhaar with Voter ID is a voluntary process that helps improve the accuracy and integrity of India’s electoral rolls. By completing Aadhaar–Voter ID linking, voters can ensure their identity details are correctly authenticated and reduce the risk of duplication or errors in voter records.
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