Voter ID Status: In India, general elections take place at regular intervals of five years. During these elections, eligible citizens exercise their right to vote by selecting their preferred leader through the casting of votes. Each voter has an official voter ID card issued by the Government of India, serving as a valid identification document.
Once you have submitted the application for obtaining a voter ID card, you can check the status of your application both online and offline. Whether you have applied for a new voter card or requested for modifications to an existing voter ID card, here is a step-by-step guide to help you track your voter card application status.
Documents required to check your voter card application status
You need your voter card application reference number or acknowledgement number received at the time of registration. Also, keep your registered mobile number or email ID used during the application process handy.
How to track your voter ID application status online?
Follow the steps provided below to check the status of your voter ID card application through online process:
- Visit the Election Commission of India’s National Voter’s Service Portal (NVSP) website at https://www.nvsp.in/.
- On the NVSP website, click on the “Track Application Status” option.
- You will be redirected to a new page where you need to select the ‘state’ and ‘enter reference ID’
- Click on the ‘Track Status’ button.
- The current status of your voter card application will be displayed on the screen. It will indicate whether your application has been processed, approved, or if any additional steps are required. You can also check if your voter card has been dispatched and the expected delivery date.
How to check your voter ID application status offline?
The step-by-step guide to check the voter ID application status offline is provided below for the reference of voters:
- Visit the nearest Electoral Registration Office (ERO) of your constituency. The contact details of the ERO can be found on the Election Commission’s website.
- Provide the ERO with the necessary details such as your name, address, and application reference number or acknowledgement number.
- The ERO will help you in checking the status of your voter card application.
