Updating your mobile number and email on your Voter ID card (Elector’s Photo Identity Card or EPIC) helps you receive important election-related updates—like polling station details, application status, and corrections. This guide walks you through the process step-by-step, so you can stay informed and connected.
Why Update Contact Information on Your Voter ID?
- Keeps you updated on electoral communications (e.g., polling information, roll updates).
- Helps in tracking application status and receiving alerts via SMS/email.
- Enhances transparency and accountability in the electoral process.
Key Features: Mobile & Email Linking on Voter ID
1. Online via NVSP Portal or Voter Helpline App
You can link or update your mobile number and email through the National Voter Services Portal (NVSP) or the Voter Helpline mobile app.
2. Form 8 for Corrections
Whether it’s linking contact details or making other corrections, you must fill Form 8—either online on NVSP or in person with your ERO.
Benefits of Updating Mobile Number & Email
- Receive real-time election updates and roll changes.
- Monitor your voter card application status easily.
- Access digital services like e-EPIC more conveniently.
Step-by-Step: How to Update via NVSP Portal
- Visit the NVSP portal or open the Voter Helpline app.
- Log in or register (you’ll use your mobile number or email and set a password).
- Select “Fill Form 8” — choose “Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll.”
- Review pre-filled details, then enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and/or email.
- Proceed through OTP verification on your updated mobile or email.
- Submit the form. You’ll receive confirmation once processed.
Alternative: Update via Local Electoral Office (EROG/ERO)
If you prefer offline submission or face issues with online methods:
- Visit your Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) office.
- Fill out Form 8 with updated mobile/email.
- Submit the application physically.
- ECI aims to issue a corrected EPIC in around 15 days after successful application.
Legal & Regulatory Insight
- Don’t duplicate registrations across constituencies—it’s illegal and punishable under the Representation of the People Act, 1950. If you have voter entries in multiple places, file Form 8 to correct or delete duplicates.
- Correctly updated contact details aid in avoiding roll confusion and improve voter validation.
Who Should Update Contact Info?
If you’ve recently:
- Changed your mobile number or email.
- Lost or reset your EPIC or e-EPIC account.
- Moved within/outside your constituency and need to ensure updates—this applies across beginners to regular voters.
Expert Tips (Dos & Don’ts)
Do:
- Keep both mobile and email updated for seamless communication.
- Use Form 8 via NVSP or ERO—don’t rely on unverified portals.
- Note confirmation or reference numbers for tracking.
- Keep contact details secure and human-verified.
Don’t:
- Submit duplicate forms for the same correction.
- Use untrusted services—always use NVSP official site/app.
- Ignore messages from ECI—these could be important notices.
Conclusion: Updating your mobile number and email on your Voter ID (EPIC) is quick, secure, and keeps you connected to the electoral system. Whether online via NVSP or in person at your local ERO, the process is straightforward. Always verify updates and stay proactive — a small step that ensures you never miss critical voting updates.
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