How to Download Your Voter ID Card
Published: November 10, 2026
Source: Election Commission of India — Voters' Services Portal
Download a digital copy (e-EPIC) of your voter ID from the Election Commission portal.
Before you start
- Keep your EPIC number ready — it is the voter ID number printed on your voter card. If you do not know it, you can still search with your name and other details (see Step 3).
- Keep the mobile number that is linked to your voter record nearby — you will need it for the OTP when you log in or download.
Open the voters' portal
Open your browser and go to the official Election Commission voters' service portal, voters.eci.gov.in. On the home page you will see the main services — this is the official site for voter cards, so do not use any agent site or random app that offers to download your card.
Check the web address in your browser before you go further. If the site is slow or a page does not load, wait a moment and refresh — government portals can be slow at busy times.
Log in or register
On the portal, tap "Login" and enter your mobile number, then enter the OTP that arrives on that number by SMS. This is how the portal checks that it is really you.
If you have never used the portal before, tap "Sign Up" or "Register" first and create an account with your mobile number and an email address, then log in with the account you just made. Keep your login details safe — you will need the same account if you download the card again later.
Search with your EPIC number
After logging in, open the "Search in Electoral Roll" or "Download e-EPIC" option. Type your EPIC number in the box and select your state, then tap "Search". The portal will show your name and voter details if the number matches its records.
Check the name, age and address shown on the screen carefully — they should be yours. If the EPIC number does not work, use the search by details option instead: enter your name, date of birth, state and district, and pick your name from the list the portal shows.
Download the e-EPIC PDF
When your record is found, tap "Download e-EPIC". The portal may ask for one more OTP on your linked mobile number — enter it, and the download will start. The file is a PDF of your digital voter card, called e-EPIC.
Open the PDF once to check that your name, photo and EPIC number are clear and correct. Save it in a safe folder on your phone and keep a copy elsewhere too, such as your email or cloud storage. You can print it whenever you need a paper copy — the printed e-EPIC works the same as the card for most uses, but keep your other IDs handy too if an office asks for them.
Tips
- Your mobile number must be linked to your voter record to get the OTP.
- Download on a good internet connection — the PDF may fail halfway on a weak connection, and you will have to start again.
- Check the photo and spelling on the downloaded card at once. If something is wrong, use the correction option on the same portal instead of using a wrong card.
- Save the PDF with a clear name, such as "Voter-Card-YourName", so you can find it quickly later.
Keep in mind
- The digital e-EPIC is valid, but keep the details matching your other IDs.
- Never share your EPIC number or the OTP with anyone on a call or message. No official asks for them this way.
- Do not pay any agent or website to download your card — the official portal is the right place, and no other site can give you a real e-EPIC.
- Do not share the downloaded PDF in public groups or with strangers — it has your photo, address and ID number.
FAQs
I forgot my EPIC number
Use the 'Search in electoral roll' option with your name and date of birth. Enter your state, district, name and date of birth, and the portal will show matching records — pick yours and note the EPIC number it shows. If your name does not appear at all, your name may not be in the voter list yet, and you will need to register as a voter first.
Is the downloaded e-EPIC the same as the physical card?
Yes, e-EPIC is the digital version of your voter card and is accepted as a valid voter ID. You can print it and use the printout, or show the PDF on your phone where a digital copy is accepted. Some offices may still ask for the physical card, so keep that in mind.
What if the OTP does not come?
Check that your phone has network and that you entered the right mobile number. Use the resend option and wait a little. If it still does not arrive, your mobile number may not be linked to your voter record — you can update it on the same portal, or visit your nearest voter service centre for help.
What if my details on the card are wrong?
Do not use a card with wrong details. Use the correction option on the voters' portal to apply for a correction, and download a fresh e-EPIC after the correction is done. How long a correction takes depends on the Election Commission's process, so apply early if you need the card for something soon.
