It is required to know how to link Aadhaar with Voter Id because the Government has taken the step of linking an individual’s voter ID card (EPIC) with their Aadhaar card.
As we know the Aadhaar card is a unique ID issued to an individual that is valid for a lifetime. The one Aadhaar is provided to one individual only.
Hence, the linking of the Aadhaar card to the Voter Id is necessary to deactivate the multiple voter Id cards issued in the name of a single individual and to grant the right to vote in the election on the basis of one person, one vote.
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What documents are required to link Aadhar with Voter Id?
If a voter wants to link his voter Id with his Aadhaar card then he needs the documents such as
- Aadhar Card,
- Voter ID,
- Mobile Number,
- And Email ID.
How many ways are available to link Aadhar with Voter Id?
There are different ways available for linking Aadhar cards with Voter ID-
1. Through the official site-NVSP, Voter Portal
2. By SMS
3. By Customer care and Toll-free numbers
4. And offline through your nearest Booth level office
Which is the easiest way to link Aadhar with voter id?
The best option is online mode. Just try yourself if know how to use the internet or ask someone to do it for you or can follow the given below steps to know how to link online Aadhar with voter Id.
What are the steps to link Aadhaar with Voter ID online?
By following the simple steps, You can easily link your Aadhaar card with your Voter ID online-
1. Firstly, You have to visit the official site-NVSP or Voter Portal because both are providing Voter Id-related services.
2. Now open the NVSP website, then click on the link –login/ Register option.
3. After the click, log in if already registered or register yourself if the first time using.
4. Then ensure, your profile is complete if not then complete your profile by providing all details such as Name, Mobile Number, Email Id, and EPIC ID. And the details can be changed at any time.
5. After that, open the link of “information of Aadhaar Number by Existing Elector”
6. Now after clicking you will see the screen for voter registration then choose the option form 6b. Download pdf if want to link offline or click on form 6b if online.
7. After clicking on form 6b, you will see the form to fill up Aadhaar details.
8. Just fill in required details such as Mobile Number and Email ID for notification purposes only. And Aadhaar Number (which you want to link with Voter Id), Place and enter Captcha.
9. Now click on Preview Button
10. After confirming all details, just click on submit button then you will get a reference number
11. Your form for linking Aadhaar with voter id is submitted now you can track your status of linking.
How to link Aadhar with Voter ID through VLO or offline?
There are simple steps to get your Aadhar linked with a voter id offline.
1. Firstly, search for the nearest VLO office in your area.
2. Visit your area’s VLO office. Then ask for linking of Aadhar with voter Id or further voter Id related services.
3. They will provide you the form 6b.
4. Just fill in all the required details and submit with required documents.
5. Then the officer will check and will link your voter id with your Aadhaar card.
How to link Aadhar with a Voter ID by SMS?
There is no confirmation of link Aadhaar with voter id by SMS. If you are trying to link through SMS on any given number on google. Then do not try without confirmation from the NVSP supporting number 1950.
How to link Aadhar with Voter ID by Mobile Call?
There is no option available. if you found anyone is doing on-call then do not give any information about your Aadhaar or voter id. Just call on 1950.
Citizens can call the Voter Helpline, the number is 1950. Now any citizen from any part of the country can call on the toll-free in English or Hindi with any query or complaint at any time of the day. Callers can enquire on subjects such as elections, voting dates, EPIC, electoral roll, online registration, and lodge a complaint by simply dialing the toll-free no. Not only this, but executives also make outbound calls for educating the electors and spreading voter awareness.
Is it mandatory to link Aadhaar with your Voter card?
No, It is not Mandatory but the election commission will ask you to link your voter Id with an Aadhar card. and it will be mandatory but now it is optional. So You can link any time by following the above-given steps.
Further faqs
What is the full form of NVSP?
NVSP-National Voters Service Portal
Is NVSP a genuine website?
The Election Commission of India has recently launched National Voters’ Service Portal (NVSP), an online service to facilitate the Indian citizen.
Should I link My Aadhaar with my voter Id?
Yes, You can link anytime because it is not mandatory but necessary and one day it will be mandatory definitely.
Who can link Voter ID with Aadhaar?
Any person who has a voter Id and Aadhaar number can link it online or offline anytime.
Can I link Aadhaar with the voter id by SMS or call?
No, You should apply online or offline through your VLO. If you want to link by SMS or call then you should first confirm it on the NVSP customer support Number- 1950.
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