Document
Index

Voter List West Bengal 2024

By Adnan Ali

|

Updated on: May 10th, 2024

|

7 min read

The voting for the Lok Sabha election 2024 has started. Polling for the 18th General Election is being conducted in seven phases between April 19 and June 1. The polling for the general election is taking place in West Bengal with a date scheduled as follows: April 19, April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25, and June 1.

West Bengal residents looking to participate in the upcoming elections should ensure they are on the voter list. This article provides guidance on how to locate names in the voter list, download the West Bengal voter list, apply for a Voter ID, and access other important election-related information.

How to check Name in West Bengal Voter List

These steps will help you locate your name in the voter list.

Visit the ECI Website:

Navigate to the Elector Menu:

  • From the homepage, find and click on the “Elector menu” tab.

Find Your Name:

  • In the Elector menu, click the “Search your name in the electoral roll” option.

Input Your Details:

  • Use your EPIC number or Voter ID to search for your name on the electoral roll by entering it into the designated search fields.

Alternative Methods for Searching:

  • If you don’t have your EPIC number or Voter ID available, you can still search using other information:
    • Your registered phone number.
    • Personal details like your date of birth, district, assembly area, and information regarding a relative.

Procedure to View Name in PDF Electoral Roll

  1. Visit the website of Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.
  2. Click on the “Electors” and Now go on the “Search your in Electoral Roll”.
  3. Use your EPIC number or Voter ID to search for your name in the list.
  4. If you don't have your EPIC with you, you can still search for your name using other options like your phone number or personal details.
  5. You can use other details such as your date of birth, the district you're in, your assembly area, and details about a relative to find your name on the voter list.

How to Apply for West Bengal Voter ID Card Online?

Step 1: Access the Portal

Step 2: Initiate Sign-Up

  • Click on the 'Sign-Up' option located at the top right corner of the homepage.

Step 3: Enter Your Details

  • Provide your mobile number, email ID, and captcha code, then select 'Continue'.

Step 4: Set Up Your Account

  • Input your 'First Name', 'Last Name', 'Password', and 'Confirm Password', then click the 'Request OTP' button.

Step 5: Verify Your Identity

  • Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and email ID, and select 'Verify'.

Step 6: Log Into Your Account

  • Click the 'Login' button, enter your mobile number, password, and captcha, then press the 'Request OTP' button.

Step 7: Complete Login

  • Input the OTP received on your mobile number and select the 'Verify & Login' button.

Step 8: Start New Voter Registration

  • Select the 'Fill Form 6' button found under the 'New registration for general electors' tab.

Step 9: Fill Out Form 6

Step 10: Finalize Submission

  • Review all details for accuracy and click 'Submit' to complete your registration.

How to Apply for Voter ID Card in West Bengal Offline? 

Follow these steps to obtain your Voter ID card:

  • Visit your nearest Electoral Office and request Form 6.
  • Complete Form 6 with all required information.
  • Attach required documents to Form 6 and submit them at the Electoral Office.
  • A Booth Level Officer may visit your home to verify application details.
  • Upon confirmation of details, your Voter ID card will be mailed to your registered address.

Documents required for Voter ID card

  • One recent passport-size photograph.
  • Aadhaar card
  • Photo-copies of Proof of Date of Birth document. The following documents can be submitted for Proof of Date of Birth:
    • Birth certificate issued by the competent Municipal authority, local body or Registrar of Births and Deaths  
    • Aadhaar card
    • PAN card 
    • Driving license 
    • Certificates of Class X or Class XII issued by the CBSE, ICSE or State education boards
    • Indian Passport
  • Photo-copies of Proof of Address document. The following documents can be submitted for Proof of Address:
    • Water, electricity or gas connection bill not older than one year 
    • Current passbook of Nationalised bank, Scheduled bank or post office 
    • Revenue Department’s Land Owning records, including Kisan Bahi 
    • Registered rent or lease deed (In case of tenant) 
    • Registered sale deed (In case of own house) 
    • Passport

Eligibility to apply for Voter ID card in West Bengal

  • Indian citizens who have reached the age of 18 by January 1st of the year in which the electoral roll is updated are eligible to vote. This date serves as the qualifying cutoff for determining voter eligibility. 
  • Additionally, it is necessary for the individual to be a regular resident of the constituency where they intend to vote. 

How to Check Voter ID Status in West Bengal? 

  • Visit the official National Voter Services’ Portal.
  • Click the 'Login' button.
  • Input your mobile number, password, and captcha code; then click the 'Request OTP' button.
  • Enter the received OTP and click the 'Verify and Login' button.
  • Select the 'Track Application Status' tab.
  • Enter the reference number, select "State as West Bengal," and click the 'Submit' button.
  • Your voter registration status will be displayed on the screen.
  • Note: The reference ID is on the acknowledgement slip received upon submitting the voter registration application.

How to Download the West Bengal Voter ID Card Online? 

Step 1: Visit the Portal

  • Go to the official National Voter Services’ Portal to start the process.

Step 2: Initiate Login

  • Click on the ‘Login’ button located typically at the top right corner of the page.

Step 3: Authenticate

  • Enter your login credentials followed by the OTP (One-Time Password) sent to your registered mobile number to securely log in.

Step 4: Access e-EPIC Services

  • Once logged in, click on the ‘E-EPIC Download’ tab which you can find on the homepage.

Step 5: Choose Identification Method

  • Select whether you wish to proceed by entering your ‘EPIC No.’ or ‘Form Reference No.’

Step 6: Search Your Record

  • Input either your EPIC number or the reference ID number. Make sure to select 'West Bengal' as the State and then click on the ‘Search’ button.

Step 7: Request OTP

  • Your Voter ID details will be displayed. Click on the ‘Send OTP’ button. Please ensure that your mobile number is updated in the NVSP records. If necessary, update your mobile number by submitting ‘Form 8’ on the NVSP website.

Step 8: Verify OTP

  • Enter the OTP you receive on your registered mobile number and click the ‘Verify’ button.

Step 9: Download e-EPIC

  • After OTP verification, you will be able to click on the ‘Download e-EPIC’ button to download your digital Voter ID.

How to Update Address in Voter ID in West Bengal Online? 

  • Log in to the official National Voters Services Portal.
  • Navigate to the 'Shifting of Residence/Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll' section on the homepage.
  • Click on 'Form 8' to be redirected to a new page; enter required details.
  • Choose the option 'Self' and click 'Submit'.
  • Select 'Shifting of Residence', then choose either 'Within Assembly Constituency' or 'Outside Assembly Constituency' and click 'Ok'.
  • Select your 'State, District, and Assembly/Parliamentary Constituency' and click 'Next'.
  • Provide your Aadhaar number, email, and mobile number, then click 'Next'.
  • Input your new address and the required supporting documents.
  • Upload the supporting document and click 'Next'.
  • Complete the declaration, enter the captcha code, and click 'Submit'.
  • The Election Commission of India will then process your request, and, upon approval, update your Voter ID card accordingly.

How to Update Address in Voter ID in West Bengal offline?

  1. Go to your nearest Electoral Office.
  2. Request and collect Form 8.
  3. Fill in all the required information on Form 8.
  4. Submit Form 8, along with proof of residence document, to the nearest Electoral Office.
  5. Wait for your application to be processed and verified.
  6. Once your details are confirmed, you will receive a new Voter ID card.

How to Apply for West Bengal Duplicate Voter ID Card Online/ Offline? 

Step 1: Obtain Form EPIC-002

  • Visit the Election Commission of India's website to download 'Form EPIC-002', or collect a physical copy from your nearest Electoral Office.

Step 2: Fill Out the Form

  • Complete 'Form EPIC-002' with all necessary details, including your name, age, relative’s name, address, and EPIC details.

Step 3: Submit the Form

  • Attach required documents such as a copy of your Aadhaar card and an FIR, among others, to your completed form. Submit this form at your nearest Electoral Office.

After the processing and verification of the application, you will receive a notification to collect your duplicate Voter ID card from your local Electoral Office.

Related Voter Articles:
1. NVSP Portal Login, How To Register And Status Check
2. Voter Registration Process: How to Register to Vote in India?
3. Voter ID Download: How To Download Voter ID Card Online?
4. How to Download and Fill Form 6 For Voter ID Card?
5. How to Apply and Get Duplicate Voter ID Card?
6. Voter List – How to Check Your Name & Download the Voter List?
7. Link Aadhaar With Voter ID: How To Link Voter ID with Aadhaar card?
8. Voter ID Name Change - How To Change Name In Voter ID Card?
9. Voter ID Address Change: How to Change Address Details on Voter ID Card?
10. How To Download Voter ID Card Online?
11. Digital Voter ID Card - How to Apply and Download Digital Voter ID Card?
12. Voter ID Details - How To Check Voter ID Details?
13. How To Transfer a Voter ID Card After Marriage Online?
14. Voter ID Card - Apply Online for Voter ID Card, Track Status, Eligibility And Documents Required
15. Voter Slip Download - How To Download Voter Slip?
16. Voter List Delhi 2024
17. Voter ID Verification - How To Verify Voter ID Card?
18. How to Check Voter ID Card Status?
19. Voter List Maharashtra 2024
20.  Voter List Haryana 2024
21. Voter List Andhra Pradesh 2024
22. Voter List Uttar Pradesh 2024
23. Voter List Bihar 2024
24. Voter List Madhya Pradesh 2024

Can't get yourself started on taxes?
Get a Cleartax expert to handle all your tax filing start-to-finish
About the Author

I am a curious person, and Finance is at the top of my list of interests. With more than 5 years of experience in fintech, I am an expert in lending, investment and personal finance. I believe the Devil lies in details, so I dig a lot before writing anything and armed my writing pieces with figures and facts. Read more

summary-logo

Quick Summary

The Lok Sabha 2024 election is being conducted in seven phases between April 19 and June 1 in West Bengal. Voters can check their names online, apply for a Voter ID card, and update their details. Eligible citizens must be 18 years old by January 1st and residents of the constituency they intend to vote in. Questions: How to check name in the voter list? How to apply for a Voter ID card online? How to update address in the voter ID card?

Was this summary helpful?
liked-feedbackliked-feedback

Clear offers taxation & financial solutions to individuals, businesses, organizations & chartered accountants in India. Clear serves 1.5+ Million happy customers, 20000+ CAs & tax experts & 10000+ businesses across India.

Efiling Income Tax Returns(ITR) is made easy with Clear platform. Just upload your form 16, claim your deductions and get your acknowledgment number online. You can efile income tax return on your income from salary, house property, capital gains, business & profession and income from other sources. Further you can also file TDS returns, generate Form-16, use our Tax Calculator software, claim HRA, check refund status and generate rent receipts for Income Tax Filing.

CAs, experts and businesses can get GST ready with Clear GST software & certification course. Our GST Software helps CAs, tax experts & business to manage returns & invoices in an easy manner. Our Goods & Services Tax course includes tutorial videos, guides and expert assistance to help you in mastering Goods and Services Tax. Clear can also help you in getting your business registered for Goods & Services Tax Law.

Save taxes with Clear by investing in tax saving mutual funds (ELSS) online. Our experts suggest the best funds and you can get high returns by investing directly or through SIP. Download Black by ClearTax App to file returns from your mobile phone.

Cleartax is a product by Defmacro Software Pvt. Ltd.

Company PolicyTerms of use

ISO

ISO 27001

Data Center

SSL

SSL Certified Site

128-bit encryption