Applicants can apply for a duplicate voter’s ID card in the following situations:
- Theft of card
- Card misplaced or stolen
- If the card is unusable due to wear and tear
There is two way to apply for duplicate voter id.
- The First is, the applicant will have to submit an application form along with supporting documents to the Electoral Officer, who will issue the card after verifying the information.
- The second is the Online method. Where the applicant will have to submit an application form along with supporting documents in the portal.
How to Apply for a Duplicate Voter ID Card - Offline method
- Visit the nearest electoral office and collect a copy of Form EPIC-002, which is the application form for duplicate voter ID cards.
- Fill in the form with the relevant details such as name, address, voter ID card, etc.
- Attach the required supporting documents and submit the form to the electoral office.
- On submission, you will receive a reference number that you can use to track the status of the voter Id application.
- Your application will be verified by the Electoral Officer and on successful verification, you will be issued with a duplicate voter’s ID card.
- You will be notified regarding your application being processed and can collect your card in person from the electoral office.
How to Apply for a Duplicate Voter ID Card - Online method
- Go to https://www.nvsp.in/
- Create an account or log in to your existing account
- Click on the "Replacement of Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC)" option
- Tick on self and click Next (If you want your own voter ID otherwise family)
- Check all information and fill in the required information like name, village, and other info.
- After filling in all details click on Submit.
- Now you will be issued a reference number. (eg. DPW08564XXXX)
- You can track your application status on the state election office website using this number.
- Once you have submitted your form, it will be processed and verified by the electoral office.
- After successful verification, you will be notified and can go to the electoral office and collect your duplicate voter ID card.
Also Read: How to download your Voter ID Card online