Digital Voter ID Card Download: If you do not have a hard copy of the voter ID card, you will be able to download a soft copy of it from today. This facility will be available like Aadhaar card. As soon as you download the Aadhaar card from the UIDAI website, you will be able to download your digital voter ID from the Election Commission site.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card) on 25 January 2021. Digital Voter ID Card download process has been started from the National Voter’s Day. Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has launched the e-EPIC programme and has distributed digital voter ID cards to 5 new voters. This will be the first time that the government is issuing voter identity cards in digital formats. Other identity proofs like the Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence are already available in the digital format.
Launch of Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) Initiative
The e-elector photo identity card is non-editable digital version of the elector photo identity card and it can be saved in facilities such as digital locker and can be printed in the PDF format. This is in addition to physical IDs being issued for fresh registration. The e-EPIC initiative has been launched in two phases.
Phase 1 of Digital Voter ID Card Download
In the first phase from January 25 to 31, all new voters who have applied for the voter-ID card and registered their mobile numbers in Form-6 will be able to download the e-EPIC by simply authenticating their mobile number. The mobile numbers should be unique and not be previously registered in the ECI’s electoral rolls.
Phase 2 of Digital Voter ID Card Download
The second phase will start from February 1. It will be open for the general voters. All those who have given their mobile numbers (linked one) they can also download their e-EPIC. A digital version of the Elector Photo Identity Card can be accessed through the Voter Helpline App and websites https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/ and https://www.nvsp.in/.
Who Launched e-EPIC Initiative
Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has launched the e-EPIC programme. The central govt. has distributed e-EPICs and Elector Photo Identity Cards to five new voters. This also comes ahead of the assembly elections in five states – West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The physical card takes time to print and reach the voter and the idea is to provide faster delivery and easy accessibility to the document.
The Aadhaar card, Permanent Account Number (PAN) card and driving licence are available in digital mode already. Introduced in 1993, the elector photo identity cards are accepted as proof of identity and address. The e-version of the voter card is being launched to mark the anniversary of the Election Commission.
Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) Features
Here are the important features of Digital Voter ID Cards or e-EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card):-
- The e-EPIC is a non-editable secure PDF version.
- In the first phase, only new voters who have applied for their voter cards and have registered their mobile numbers with the Election Commission are able to download their digital voter ID cards.
- From 1 February 2021, all voters will be able to download their digital copies, if their phone numbers are linked with the Election Commission.
- Voters who do not have their phone numbers linked will have to get it done to avail of the download feature.
- Digital voter identity cards will be in PDF formats.
- New voters will also get hard copies of their voter ID cards.
- The digitization is to ensure there is no delay in getting voter ID cards as the physical card takes time to print and reach the voter. The idea is to provide faster delivery and easy accessibility to the document.
- Digital voter ID cards can be stored on Digilocker.
- The digital cards will carry a secured QR code.
- The e-version of the voter card is being launched to mark the anniversary of the Election Commission.
- Digital Voter ID Card or e-EPIC can be downloaded on a mobile phone or personal computer.
Benefits of Digital Voter ID Cards
Let us have a look at the benefits of the yet to be launched Digital Voter ID Cards as shown below.
- The digital voter cards are in electronic form and can be carried easily to anywhere and everywhere.
- It mitigates the fear of lost, misplace, and theft of the Voter ID Cards.
- The digital initiation will benefit the Election Commission by making the cost of printing the manual id cards to zero.
- The applicants are not required to visit any government offices or undergo a long online application process to apply for the voter cards.
- It saves the time and energy of both the citizens and government officials.
- The digital id cards can be easily downloaded and carried in digital form.
How to Download Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC)
Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) can be downloaded through National Voters Services Portal at nvsp.in or at ECI Voter Portal at voterportal.eci.gov.in or at Voter Helpline App. Also Read: Indian Railways passengers can check IRCTC PNR status on WhatsApp, Here is how
How to Download Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) at NVSP Portal
Below is the complete process to download Digital Voter ID Card or e-EPIC through NVSP portal in online mode:-
STEP 1: Firstly visit the official National Voters Services Portal at https://www.nvsp.in/
STEP 2: At the homepage, the Download e-EPIC option is present and is non-clickable, so to avail this facility you will have to register / login at NVSP portal first.
STEP 3: For this purpose, click at the “Login / Register” button as shown here:
STEP 4: Upon clicking this link, you would be redirected to NVSP Account Login page as shown below:
STEP 5: Here applicants can click at the “Don’t have account, Register as a new user” link to open the NVSP Account Registration page for Digital Voter ID Card.
STEP 6: Upon successful registration and then log in at the NVSP portal, candidates would be able to download Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) through online mode.
How to Download Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) at ECI Voter Portal
Below is the complete process to download Digital Voter ID Card or e-EPIC through online mode:-
STEP 1: Firstly visit the official ECI Voter Portal through the link https://voterportal.eci.gov.in/
STEP 2: Here you can access the following facilities – Enroll To Vote, Check My Enrollment, Update My Details, Find My Polling Station, Know My BLO, Download E-EPIC.
STEP 3: In order to access these facilities including that of Digital Voter ID Card Download, you will have to make login and registration as shown below:
STEP 4: Here applicants can login with mobile number, email ID or Voter ID number and password or login with social media accounts like facebook, twitter, gmail, linkedin. Simply login to access Digital Voter ID Card (e-EPIC) download facility.
The download facility is available from 11.14 am onwards on 25 January 2021. People can now easily Check Name in National Voters List 2021 online and Download Digital Voter ID Card. People who are a new voter or still does not possess the Indian Voter ID Card can fill the online application for inclusion of their name in the Gram Panchayat CEO Voters List (Electoral Roll) at nvsp.in or voterportal.eci.gov.in
How to Apply Electronic/Digital Voter ID Card or E-EPIC
Let us see the procedure to apply for the electronic voter id cards online on the portal.
- If you have not applied for Voter ID Card (EPIC) till now, click on the “New Voter Registration” link in the dashboard.
- Click on “Let’s Start” to start the new voter registration process
- Then follow the procedure to fill the new voter application online form
- Once done, you will be able to check the status of your application and once the application is processed, you will be able to download e-epic card online.
A Quick FAQ’s of Digital Voter ID Card or E-Voter ID Cards (EPIC)
What is e-EPIC?
The e-EPIC is a secure portable document format (PDF) version of the EPIC which can be downloaded on mobile or in a self-printable form on the computer. A voter can thus store the card on his/her mobile, upload it as a PDF on Digi locker or print it and self-laminate it. This is in addition to PCV EPIC being issued currently.
How can I download e-EPIC?
You can download e-EPIC from Voter Portal or Voter Helpline mobile App or NVSP
Voter Portal: http://voterportal.eci.gov.in/
NVSP: https://nvsp.in/
Can voter ID card be downloaded online?
Yes, voter ID can be downloaded from the NVSP website.
How can I download my new voter ID?
You can download voter ID by visiting the NVSP website and following the steps below.
1. Click on ‘Search your name in electoral roll’.
2. Under the tab ‘Search by details’, fill in all the required details.
3. This will allow you to print a voter ID.
How do I get my voter ID card?
You can register for a voter ID by following the steps mentioned below.
Visit the official NVSP website.
1. Click on ‘Form 6’ located below ‘Apply online for registration of new voter/due to shifting from AC’.
2. Fill in the details, upload your ID proof and click on ‘Submit’.
3. You will then receive your reference ID to track your voter ID application.
How can I download my voter ID card online?
You can download your voter ID online from the ‘Electoral Search’ page in the NVSP website.
Can I download a soft copy of my voter ID?
Yes, you can download a soft copy of your voter ID online. Visit the NVSP website and follow the steps below.
1. Click on ‘Search your name in electoral roll’.
2. Under the tab ‘Search by details’, fill in all the required details.
3. This will allow you to print a voter ID.
How can I download my lost voter ID card online?
You can download your duplicate voter ID online by visiting the National Voters’ Service Page (NVSP). You must then click on ‘Search your name in electoral roll’ and fill the required fields. This will allow you to download a provisional voter ID.
Do the applicants are required to take the print outs of Voter ID Cards at time of elections?
No, citizens are not required to take a print out or a hard copy at the time of casting their vote in the elections. The citizens can simply carry soft copy of the voter card.
Are both the Digital Voter ID and Standard Voter Card same?
No, the digital voter id card and manual voter card are not same. The digital voter is available in electronic format and the manual voter card is available in form of hard copy.
How to carry my digital voter id card at the time of casting my vote in the elections?
The voters can simply carry their digital voter cards in electronic format on their mobiles and cast their votes.