What is the EPIC Number in Voter ID Card?

What Are The Uses of the EPIC Number?

The EPIC number is very useful. Here is why it is important.

• Acts as an identity proof: The EPIC number helps in verifying the identity of the voter and ensures that only registered users vote.
• Helps in Avoiding Fraudulent Activities: The EPIC number is unique to each voter. So, it helps in preventing dishonest activities such as bogus voting, multiple voting, and impersonation.
• It helps in giving easy access to electoral services: The EPIC number is essential for availing various electoral services such as applying for a voter ID card, updating voter details, and verifying the voter status.
• Participation in Elections: The EPIC number is necessary for casting your vote in any election in India. It is a unique identification number that helps in recognizing your candidature. Without this number, you cannot use your right to vote.
• Ensures transparency in the election process: The EPIC ensures transparency and trustworthiness in the election process. It helps in conducting fair and free elections.

How Do You Find Your EPIC Number?

Even if you do not have your voter ID, you can still find your EPIC number through the following steps

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the National Voters' Service Portal.
• Step 2: Enter the necessary details such as the name, date of birth, father’s or husband’s name, gender, and state.
• Step 3: Type the captcha code correctly and click ‘Search’
• Step 4: If the details entered match the records, then your EPIC number will be displayed on the screen.

How to Download Your Voter ID Card Using the EPIC Number?

Step 1: Go to the official website of the National Voter's Service Portal.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the ‘e-EPIC Download’ option

Step 3: Log into your account and proceed with the download process

Step 4: Enter the e-EPIC number and the OTP that was provided to your registered cellphone number along with your e-EPIC number or Form 16 number.

Step 5: Click ‘Download EPIC Online’ to complete the process and download the digital copy of your EPIC card.

How To Get A New EPIC If You Lost or Forgot EPIC Number

If you have lost your EPIC, another EPIC can be issued by paying a fee of Rs. 25. You should also submit a copy of the complaint registered with the police. No fee has to be paid if the EPIC was lost for reasons out of the elector’s control such as natural calamities, etc.

How To Search For The Name in the Voter List Using The EPIC Number?

Step 1: Visit official website of the Election Commission of India.

Step 2: Click on voter services. You are about to be directed to a different page.

Step 3: Click on the option ‘Search in Electoral Roll’ and select the ‘Search by EPIC’ option

Step 4: Enter the EPIC number and choose your state

Step 5: Submit the captcha code and click Search

Step 6: Your name will be displayed if it is on the voter’s list.

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