India is the largest democracy in the world, a government of the people, by the people, for the people. Each and every citizen of this country above 18 years of age with a voter ID card is eligible to cast his/her vote to elect the central and state government.

You can now apply for a voter ID in Madhya Pradesh online and offline (in person). Here in this article, we have discussed a voter ID application in Madhya Pradesh, eligibility, downloading procedure and more.

Listed below are the eligibility criteria to apply for a voter ID card in Madhya Pradesh through online or offline mode.

• The applicant has to be an Indian citizen.
• He/she must be of 18 years or above.
• The applicant must have a permanent place of residence or address.

The following is the list of documents to apply for a voter ID in the state of Madhya Pradesh:

• Address proof (any one of these)
  • Aadhaar card
  • Ration card
  • Bank passbook
  • Passport
• Age proof (any one of these)
  • Birth certificate
  • Kisan card
  • Aadhaar card
  • PAN card
  • Passport
• Identity proof (any one of these)
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport
  • Driving licence
  • PAN card
  • Ration card
• Recent passport-size photographs

A voter identity card is one of the most crucial identity proofs for an Indian citizen. You can send an online application for voter ID in Madhya Pradesh or visit an Election Commission office. Anyone who has reached 18 years as of 1st January of the year of an election can enrol himself/herself as a voter.

Nowadays, many people choose to apply for a voter ID card in the online mode. However, there are many parts of the country where internet facilities are not available. There, in-person or offline mode of application is the most prevalent one.

Steps to Apply for a Voter ID in Madhya Pradesh Online

Nowadays, majority of the government services are being digitised, you can now apply for a voter identity card in Madhya Pradesh online. These are the steps to apply for a voter ID card via online mode:

Step 1: Firstly, you have to visit the official site of the Chief Electoral Commission of Madhya Pradesh.

Step 2: Then, on the homepage, click on the option labelled “Online services for voters”.

Step 3: As a new voter, you need to click on the option to apply for a new registration using Form 6. It will redirect you to the Voter’s Service Portal where you have to register and click on Form 6.

Step 4: You will have to select your state i.e. Madhya Pradesh followed by assembly or parliamentary constituency from the drop-down list.

Step 5: You are required to fill up your details in the form like your name, age, gender, place of birth, parent’s or spouse’s details, etc.

Step 6: Now, you will have to enter your family member's details that were entered previously in the electoral roll.

Step 7: After the form fill-up, click on save and upload.

Step 8: After submitting the application form and the required details, your application will be verified and a booth-level officer will physically visit your residence to verify the authenticity of your provided information.

Step 9: If everything is in order, the concerned officer will give you approval. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will discharge your voter ID card which will be delivered to your given address by post.

Steps to Apply for a Voter ID Card in Madhya Pradesh Offline

The following are the steps to apply for a voter ID card through an offline mode:

Step 1: Firstly, you will have to get Form 6 to register your name in the electoral roll. You can get this application form by visiting a voter registration camp or an electoral registration office.

Step 2: Fill out this form will all the necessary details. Attach the KYC documents along with recent passport-size photographs. Keep your family member's documents handy, as you may require them if you have mentioned the names of family members in your application form.

Step 3: Visit an electoral registration office located nearby and submit the Voter ID application form along with all KYC documents. Once your application forms get accepted, they will be sent for further processing and verification.

Step 4: During the verification process a booth-level officer (BLOs) will visit your place of residence to check if you have provided authentic details or not.

Step 5: Once these verifications are completed, your voter ID card will be printed and delivered to your address by post.

Note: Often camps are hosted for enrolling names in the electoral rolls. You may visit such camps and take assistance from a concerned person to get a voter ID card without much hassle.

If you have applied for a voter ID, you can also download the voter ID card online in Madhya Pradesh. Listed below are the simple steps to download your voter ID.

Step 1: Firstly, you will have to visit the National Voters Service Portal (NVSP).

Step 2: On the homepage, you will find an option known as "e-EPIC Download". Click on that.

Step 3: Now, a new webpage will appear where you will have to enter your username, password, CAPTCHA code and sign in. If you are a new user, you can click on "Register as a new user".

Step 4: After logging in, you have to enter your mobile number and CAPTCHA for verification. Then, hit on “send OTP” and you will receive a one-time password (OTP) in your mobile number.

Step 5: Enter the OTP in the given box and enter these details: your name, email ID, and password. It will again ask for your password as a confirmation; enter it and proceed.

Step 6: After that, enter your EPIC number to register. Again, enter your login details and now you can download your voter ID card online.

As you know, you can apply for a voter ID in Madhya Pradesh online. Once you have submitted your voter ID card application, you can check its status online as well. The following are the steps to check your voter ID status:

Step 1: Firstly, you will have to visit the Madhya Pradesh Chief Election Officer website.

Step 2: You can check the status of your application by using the EPIC number or application ID.

Step 3: Then, choose the relevant application form. This is Form 6 if it is to register your name in the electoral roll.

Step 4: Finally, enter your EPIC number or application ID and hit the search button to get results.

There are certain types of election forms available in Madhya Pradesh. Every form has a specific purpose. You will find them listed on the official website of the chief electoral officer.

While obtaining a form one must make sure to choose the right one based on the purpose. Here are the types of different voter ID application forms:

• Form 6: It is meant for entering the name of a new voter in the electoral list.
• Form 7: It is meant for the purpose of removing an individual’s name from the electoral list.
• Form 8: This form is meant for updating or correcting details in a voter identity card.
• Form 8A: It is meant for the purpose of transposition of entry of an elector in his/her voter ID card.

A voter ID card is one of the mandatory documents for an Indian citizen to cast a vote and elect a government to power. If you are residing in the state of Madhya Pradesh you can apply for a voter ID in Madhya Pradesh online or offline. If you are looking forward to applying for a voter ID, hopefully, this article was able to serve the purpose well.