Deadline to link Voter ID with Aadhaar card extended to March 31, 2024

The government has extended the last date to link Voter IDs with Aadhaar cards to March 31, 2024, from the April 1, 2023.  Following the passing of the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha in December 2021, linking of Voter ID with Aadhaar has been made authorised. While the linking of the Voter ID and Aadhaar card is not mandatory, the linking will help in “identification of registration of the name of the same person in more than one constituency or more than once in the same constituency”, says the Election Commission.

You can link your Voter ID with Aadhaar card using various methods.

Linking voter card with Aadhaar card online

Login on the National Voter’s Service Portal (NVSP) at https://www.nvsp.in/ . If you don’t have an account, click on ‘Register as new user’ and fill in all the required details such as mobile number, captcha code and click on ‘Send OTP’. Next enter all details like OTP, EPIC number, password and click on ‘Register’. Once registered, click on ‘Form 6B’.

• Select the state and your assembly/ parliamentary constituency.
• Enter personal details asked, OTP and Aadhaar number and click on ‘Preview’. Once checked, click on submit and you will be given a reference number using which you can track if the voter id Aadhaar card linking process has been completed.

Note that Form 6B is also available on ECI/CEO websites and on GARUDA, VHA etc. for online linking of Aadhaar and voter ID.

Linking Voter ID with Aadhaar through Voter helpline app

• To link voter card with Aadhaar card through the app, download the Election Commission of India’s Voter helpline app from Google Play store or Apple Store.
• Click on voter registration option.
• Click on the ‘Electoral Authentication Form (Form 6B)’ and ‘Lets Start’.
• Enter registered mobile number linked to Aadhaar card, enter OTP and click on ‘Verify’.
• Next, click on ‘ Yes I have Voter ID’ and go to ‘Next’.
• Feed the details and EPIC number.
• Click on ‘Proceed’, enter the Aadhaar number, place of authentication, registered mobile number and click on ‘Done’.
• Verify the details and click on ‘Confirm’ to submit your Form B. A reference number will be sent which will help you to track the status of your application.

Linking Voter ID with Aadhaar offline

Users can also submit filled hard copy of Form 6B to booth-level officers who will verify the data mentioned and then digitise the forms within seven days of its receipt. The BLO of your area can be found from the NVSP site by entering the EPIC number.

Linking Voter ID with Aadhaar through SMS

To link your voter id with Aadhaar card, send SMS to 166 or 51969 in the following format

ECILINK<SPACE><EPIC No.>< SPACE><Aadhaar No.> 

Linking Voter ID with Aadhaar through phone call

Users can call 1950 Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and provide voter id and Aadhaar information to link them.

FAQs

What are the fees for linking your voter ID and Aadhaar card?

There are no fees for linking your voter ID and Aadhaar card.

What is Form 6B used for?

Form 6B is the form for entering your Aadhaar number and linking it with voter ID.

 

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