How to link Aadhaar with Voter ID: Steps to apply online, through mobile app and check status. Is it mandatory?

Linking your Aadhaar card with your Voter ID can be done online through the Election Commission of India's (ECI) official Voters' Services Portal. Eligible voters can also complete the process through the Voter Helpline mobile app or by submitting the form offline.

How to link Aadhaar with Voter ID online?

Voters can submit their Aadhaar details through the official Election Commission portal by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official ECI Voters' Services Portal


Step 2: Log in using your registered mobile number and password. New users can register on the portal.

Step 3: Navigate to the Forms section and select Form 6B, also known as the Electoral Authentication Form.

Step 4: Select the option confirming that you have a Voter ID or EPIC number.

Step 5: Enter your EPIC number and click on the Fetch Details option.

Step 6: Check your voter registration details and enter your Aadhaar number and mobile number.

Step 7: Complete the required declaration and proceed to the next step.

Step 8: Review the information entered in the application.

Step 9: Click on Confirm or Submit to complete the process.

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How to link Aadhaar with Voter ID through the mobile app?

Voters can also use the Election Commission's mobile application to submit Form 6B. Here is how to complete the process:

Step 1: Download the Voter Helpline app or access the voter services through the ECI's ECINET app.

Step 2: Register or log in using your mobile number.

Step 3: Navigate to the Forms section.

Step 4: Select Electoral Authentication Form (Form 6B).

Step 5: Choose the option indicating that you have a Voter ID number.

Step 6: Enter your EPIC number and fetch your voter details.

Step 7: Provide your Aadhaar number and mobile number.

Step 8: Complete the declaration and check the information entered.

Step 9: Submit the application after confirming the details.

How to check the status of your Aadhaar-Voter ID linking application?

Step 1: After submitting Form 6B, voters can track their application through the ECI portal.

Step 2: Visit ECI portal

Step 3: Select the Track Application Status option.

Step 4: Enter the reference number received after submitting Form 6B.

Step 5: Select the relevant state and proceed to check the application status.

FAQs

1. Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar with Voter ID?

No, linking Aadhaar with Voter ID is voluntary. Voters cannot be denied registration or have their names removed from electoral rolls solely because they have not submitted their Aadhaar details.

2. Which form is required to link Aadhaar with Voter ID?
Voters need to submit Form 6B, also known as the Electoral Authentication Form, to provide their Aadhaar details for electoral roll authentication.

3. Can I link Aadhaar with Voter ID online?
Yes, you can submit Form 6B through the Election Commission of India's official Voters' Services Portal

4. Can I link Aadhaar with Voter ID through a mobile app?
Yes, voters can use the Election Commission's Voter Helpline mobile app to access Form 6B and submit their Aadhaar details.

5. What details are required to link Aadhaar with Voter ID?
You generally need your Voter ID or EPIC number, Aadhaar number, mobile number and other details required in Form 6B.