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First-Time Voter Guide: Registering at 18

First-Time Voter Guide: Registering at 18

Turning 18 means you can vote. Here is everything a first-time voter needs to get on the electoral roll and cast their first vote.

Am I eligible?

You can register if you are an Indian citizen and will be 18 years or older on the qualifying date. Youth can apply in advance on the four qualifying dates — 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.

How to register

  1. Go to voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app and sign up.
  2. Fill Form 6 and upload a photo, age proof and address proof.
  3. Submit and track your application with the reference ID.
  4. Once approved, download your e-EPIC and note your polling booth.

On election day

Carry your Voter ID (or an approved photo ID), go to your booth, and cast your vote on the EVM — confirming it on the VVPAT slip.

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हिंदी में जानकारी

18 वर्ष पूरे होते ही आप मतदाता सूची में नाम जुड़वाने के पात्र हो जाते हैं। हर वर्ष 1 जनवरी, 1 अप्रैल, 1 जुलाई और 1 अक्टूबर की अर्हता तिथियों के आधार पर आवेदन किया जा सकता है।

Form 6 भरें, आयु और पते का प्रमाण लगाएँ, और आवेदन की स्थिति संदर्भ नंबर से देखते रहें। नाम जुड़ने के बाद e-EPIC डाउनलोड किया जा सकता है।