Election Branch

1. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Voter Registration

1. Form No. 6 – Application for Inclusion of Name in           Electoral Roll

Eligibility Criteria:

Indian citizens 18 years of age and above.

Required Documents:

• Proof of age (Birth Certificate, School Certificate, Aadhaar, etc.).
• Proof of residence (Utility bill, Rent agreement, Passport, etc.).
• Passport-size photograph (if required).

Procedure:

• Online: Apply via NVSPor Voters Helpline App(VHA), upload documents, and track status.
• Offline: Visit nearest Sub Divisional Office (ERO)/ Tehsil Office (AERO) / Voter Helpline Centre / BLO.
• Fill Form 6, attach documents, and submit to ERO/AERO/BLO.
• Verification: BLO conducts verification.
• Approval & Issuance: ERO processes the application and EPIC (Voter ID) is issued.

2. Form No. 7 – Application for Objection to Inclusion /           Deletion of Name

 Purpose:

• Raise an objection to an ineligible name.
• Request deletion due to death, shifting, or duplication.

Required Documents:

• Proof of ineligibility (age, citizenship status, death, non-resident, etc.)
• Death certificate (for deceased voter deletion).
• Self-declaration.

Procedure:

• Online:Apply via NVSPor Voters Helpline App(VHA)
• Offline:Visit nearest Sub Divisional Office (ERO) / Tehsil Office (AERO) / Voter Helpline Centre / BLO.
• Fill Form 7 and submit it to ERO/AERO/BLO.
• Verification: BLO conducts field verification.
• Approval & Update: ERO processes the request.

3. Form No. 8 – Application for Correction/ Shift / Modification of Entries in Electoral Roll / Duplicate EPIC

Purpose:

• Correct errors in name, age, gender, address, date of birth, or other details.
• Shifting of namein Electoral Roll from one to another LAC
• Apply for Duplicate EPIC

Required Documents:

• Proof supporting the correction (Birth Certificate, Aadhaar, Passport, etc.).
• Self-attested declaration.
• EPIC no &/ or Serial No. and Part no. of Electoral Roll of current LAC

Procedure:

• Online:Apply via NVSPor Voters Helpline App(VHA), upload supporting documents.
• Offline:Visit nearest Sub Divisional Office (ERO) / Tehsil Office (AERO) / Voter Helpline Centre / BLO.
• Fill Form 8, attach proof, and submit it to ERO/AERO/BLO.
• Verification: BLO verifies the request.
• Approval & Update: ERO processes the request and updates the electoral roll.

This ensures a structured, transparent, and accessible voter registration process.Citizens can track their applications through NVSP / VHA or contact their local BLO/AERO/ERO for assistance. For queries, call 1950 (ECI Helpline).