How to check your name in the final voter list

Elections play a vital role in any country, including India, as they decide who will lead the nation in the coming years. Making sure your name is on the final voter list is the most important step before any election. If your name is not there, you cannot vote, even if you have a voter ID card. The voter list is updated regularly to add new voters, update addresses, or remove names. Even the government is running an SIR and self-enumeration programme for that. Checking your voter’s details early gives you enough time to fix any mistakes before election day. You can easily check your name in the voters list using the phone or computer. Follow along to learn how it is done.

How to check your name in the updated voters list

Here are the simple steps using which you can check if your name is present in the final voter list:

1. Open a web browser on your device.

2. Search for the Voters Service Portal and open the official website.

3. Choose the option (tab) you want to use to check your name in the updated voter list.

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4. Follow the steps below based on the option you selected:

• Search by EPIC: Enter your EPIC number > select State > enter Captcha > press the Search button.
• Search by Details: Choose your State > pick an option from the Select Language dropdown > fill in Personal Details > enter Location Details > fill in the Captcha details > tap the Search button.
• Search by Mobile Number: Pick your State > choose an option from the Select Language dropdown > enter your Mobile number and Captcha details > hit Send OTP > enter the OTP > tap on the Search button.

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Reasons to check your name in the updated voters list

Checking your name on the revised voters list (electoral roll) is much more important than you think. Here is why:

• To check out any errors in regard to your name, age, and even address because such an error might create issues during voting.
• To ascertain which polling station you are supposed to vote from, since voting stations vary depending on your current address. This is especially so if you have been recently relocated or if there are any changes in regard to your current constituency.
• Consistent checking of your vote ensures that there is no duplication of your votes or anything suspicious going on regarding your name.
• If you have recently attained the age of 18 years, been relocated or even changed your name, then it is essential for you to double-check that this information is correct.