EPIC stands for Electors Photo Identification Card and the EPIC number is the voter ID card number. Issued by the Election Commission of India, the voter ID card serves as identification proof for Indian citizens over the age of 18. The voter ID card also allows Indians to cast their vote in municipal, state, and national elections.
What is an EPIC Number on a Voter ID Card?
The Election Commission of India provides every registered voter in India with a unique identification number. You can find this number on your voter card. This unique number is a Voter ID or EPIC number. The EPIC number in voter ID is a 10-digit alpha-numeric code.
You will find the EPIC number or Voter ID card number on the front side of your voter card. An EPIC number in a voter ID card saves your voter ID details online. You can visit the Election Commission’s online portal to download your voter ID details with an EPIC number.
What Does an EPIC Number Mean in a Voter ID Card?
An EPIC number proves that you are a registered voter in India. Your EPIC must be present on the electoral list or voter list to cast your vote during the elections.
The EPIC number signifies that your voter identification information is digitally stored in a colored photo identity format. You can conveniently access this information through your DigiLocker account or download it as a PDF from the National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP)
How to Find your EPIC Number?
- Visit the National Voters’ Service Portal’s official website.
- Enter the required details, such as your name, birthdate, father’s or husband’s name, gender, and state.
- Click the ‘Search‘ button after accurately entering the captcha code.
- Your EPIC number will appear at the bottom of the screen if the supplied data matches the records.
How to Download Voter ID using EPIC Number?
- Start by going to the website of the Election Commission of India.
- Find the “Download e-EPIC” option on the homepage and click it.
- Enter the one-time password (OTP) that was provided to your registered cellphone number along with your e-EPIC number or Form 16 number.
- Click the ‘Download EPIC Online‘ option to complete the process.
People can take the following actions to download their digital electoral card from the National Voters Service Portal and verify their voter ID EPIC number:
- To get started, sign up or log in to the NVSP website.
- Enter either the EPIC Number or the Form Reference Number.
- Enter the OTP received to the registered mobile number, then select the “download e-EPIC” option to finish the process.
- For the purpose of verifying their EPIC number on their voter ID, individuals can download this document.
FAQs
How do EPIC numbers work?
A component of the elector’s photo identification card is the EPIC number
How do I acquire an e-EPIC?
You can obtain an e-EPIC by clicking on the link included in the SMS that the ECI issued to your registered mobile number, downloading it from the Voter Helpline or NVSP portal, or by calling the Voter Helpline.