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Download Voter ID Card PDF (e-EPIC)
What is e-EPIC?
The e-EPIC (Electronic Electoral Photo Identity Card) is a non-editable, portable, and secure document which comes in PDF version. The e-EPIC will have a secured QR code with the voter’s photo and demographic data like serial number, part number, etc.
Voters will be able to download the e-EPIC on their smartphones or computer. The file size of e-EPIC is 250 KB. Voters can store it digitally on the Digilocker app. These can be shown as ID proof anywhere in India. Also, read | How To Download & Store Indian Driving License On Your Phone
Who can download e-EPIC?
The e-EPIC program is being launched in two phases- the first phase between 25 January and 31 January and the second phase from February 1. In the first phase, only new voters who have applied for the voter cards and registered their phone numbers on the Electoral Roll will be able to download their voter ID card in PDF version. In the second phase, all the other voters will be able to download the digital copies of their voter ID cards provided their mobile numbers are linked with the EPIC portal.
Steps to Download Voter ID Card PDF
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Voter ID Card PDF Version Benefits
Q: I lost my voter ID card, how can I download e-EPIC? A: You can search your name in Electoral Roll from http://electoralsearch.in/. Find your EPIC number here and use it to download e-EPIC. Q: I don’t have an EPIC number, can I download e-EPIC? A: Yes, you can use the Form Reference number given to you while applying for the card. Old voters can search their EPIC number from the Electoral Roll and then download e-EPIC. Q: Can I show an e-EPIC as an identity proof at the polling station? A: Yes, you can download e-EPIC, print it, and show it as identity proof. Q: If my mobile is not registered, how can I download e-EPIC? A: If your mobile number is not registered in Eroll, you will need to complete the KYC.
Visit the NVSP portal and click on eKYC after logging in.Pass the Face liveness verificationUpdate your mobile number to complete KYCDownload e-EPIC.
Q: What is required for eKYC? A: To do eKYC, you require a smartphone/tablet with a camera or desktop PC with a webcam. Q: What if eKYC on the phone or computer fails? A: You will need to visit the ERO office along with a photo ID proof and you can update your mobile number there. Q: I am not using the registered mobile number right now, can I update my mobile number? A: Yes. You can update your mobile number by completing eKYC through the steps mentioned above. Q: Can I download e-EPIC on my mobile phone? A: Yes, you can download e-EPIC on your phone using Voter Helpline Mobile App. Q: My family members are registered with the same mobile number, how can I download eEPIC for them? A: Each family member will need a mobile number and after that, they can do eKYC to update that mobile number, and then they can download e-EPIC. The PDF version of the voter ID card will surely be helpful for many voters as the physical cards are more prone to be damaged and also take time to reach them. It is to be noted that other government ID proofs like the Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license are already available in digital format. If you have any queries regarding any of the above-mentioned documents, reach out to us in the comments! For more such articles, stay tuned!
