Voter Education: How to download Digital Voter ID Card in a few simple steps

By Ishwi Singh  |  First Published Apr 22, 2024, 11:36 AM IST

People often misplace the ID cards and they start panicking when they lose it. On the day of voting, when the Voter ID card is not available at home, it can lead to inconvenience. You can still cast your vote without a voter ID card, however, having a digital copy of it can be helpful.  

Lok Sabha 2024 elections have commenced and will conclude on June 1. The next phase is scheduled for April 26. Exercising the voting rights is important for every responsible citizen to elect the right government. You can cast your vote at the polling station by carrying some essential documents such as Voter ID card, voter slip, and an additional photo ID card. If you have recently lost your EPIC card, then there’s no need to worry. We will now share a method to resolve this issue.

Digital Voter ID Card 

Digital Voter ID Card is essentially your Voter ID card securely stored on the EPIC website. With an EPIC card, you may not feel the need to visit the official website to access your digital voter ID, but if you lose the physical copy, you can follow easy steps to get access to it. 

People often misplace the ID cards, or they start panicking when they lose it. On the day of voting, when the Voter ID card is not available at home, it can lead to inconvenience. In such emergencies, the Digital Voter ID Card serves as a convenient solution. It allows users to download and print their Voter ID card anytime, ensuring accessibility and ease of use.

Here's a simple guide on how to download it:

1. Visit the website voterportal.eci.gov.in.
2. Enter your registered mobile number or EPIC number.
3. Once you receive the OTP on your mobile, enter it on the website.
4. After verification, you'll be presented with several options.
5. Look for the option to download e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card).
6. Select this option to download your digital voter ID card.

It's important to note that you can still cast your vote even if you don't have your physical Voter ID card. If your name is on the voter list, you can vote by presenting any valid ID along with the voter slip.

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