Voter ID Help & Voting Information

The Election Commission of India helpline number is 1950 (toll-free). This number works across India for all voter-related queries. Additional contact information: 1) ECI Headquarters: 011-23052205, 011-23052123, 2) Email: helpdesk@eci.gov.in, 3) NVSP Portal Help: help@nvsp.in, 4) Postal Address: Election Commission of India, Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi-110001, 5) Voter Helpline App: Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, 6) Twitter: @ECISVEEP for official updates, 7) Facebook: Election Commission of India page, 8) Website: eci.gov.in for all official information. Helpline timings: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday). During elections, 24/7 control rooms are established at district and state levels.

To find your Booth Level Officer (BLO): 1) Visit NVSP portal (nvsp.in), login, and check "Know Your BLO" section, 2) Use Voter Helpline App, enter your details to find BLO information, 3) Visit local Electoral Registration Office (ERO) with your address proof, 4) Check electoral roll online (electoralsearch.in), your polling booth details include BLO information, 5) During door-to-door verification, BLO visits with ID card, note their contact, 6) Polling booth displays BLO name and contact number, 7) Contact district election office for BLO details, 8) During election period, BLO contact details are published in local newspapers. BLO is your first point of contact for voter registration, correction, and election information. They usually live in your locality for easy accessibility.

Documents accepted for voting at polling station: 1) Voter ID Card (EPIC) - physical card, 2) e-EPIC (digital Voter ID) - PDF on phone or printed copy, 3) Alternative documents if Voter ID not available (11 documents specified by ECI): Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card, Service Identity Cards with photograph, Smart Card issued by RGI, MNREGA Job Card, Health Insurance Smart Card, Pension document with photograph, Official identity cards for MPs/MLAs/MLCs, Bank/Post Office passbooks with photograph. Important: Your name must be in electoral roll. Even with valid ID, if name not in roll, you cannot vote. Check electoral roll online before election. Multiple IDs can be carried as backup. Photo identity is mandatory for voting.

NOTA (None of the Above) is an option on EVM that allows voters to reject all candidates. How to use NOTA: 1) When you enter voting compartment, you'll see EVM with candidate names and symbols, 2) At the bottom of EVM, there's NOTA option (usually last button), 3) Press button next to NOTA symbol (like other candidates), 4) You'll hear beep sound confirming NOTA vote, 5) NOTA vote is recorded but doesn't affect election result (even if NOTA gets majority, candidate with most votes wins), 6) NOTA is symbolic protest showing dissatisfaction with candidates, 7) NOTA was introduced in 2013 following Supreme Court order, 8) NOTA votes are counted separately in results. Using NOTA is voter's right. It expresses that none of candidates are suitable. Even if voting for NOTA, you must follow same voting procedure.

Yes, you can vote without Voter ID card if your name is in electoral roll. Alternative documents accepted: 1) Aadhaar Card, 2) Passport, 3) Driving License, 4) PAN Card, 5) Service Identity Cards with photograph, 6) Smart Card issued by RGI, 7) MNREGA Job Card, 8) Health Insurance Smart Card, 9) Pension document with photograph, 10) Official identity cards for MPs/MLAs/MLCs, 11) Bank/Post Office passbooks with photograph. However, Voter ID is preferred document. Steps: 1) Check electoral roll online to confirm your registration, 2) Carry alternative photo ID, 3) At polling booth, show alternative ID, 4) Polling officer will verify your identity against electoral roll, 5) If verified, you'll be allowed to vote. Best practice: Apply for Voter ID well before elections. Even if applied, carry application receipt as proof.