How to Vote #India: Lok Sabha Elections 2019 (Phase 5)

The fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections 2019 is here, the next step in the world’s largest democratic process and the question on everyone’s mind is how to vote in #India. Lok Sabha elections are held every five years in India and ultimately the people vote to decide which party will be in power for the next five years. Every eligible voter in India will have a say in the 2019 Lok Sabha election process, and if you are one of them, here’s a handy guide on how to vote in India. Voting in India is not a complicated process, but you should be diligent and check that your name is on the electoral list and that the information on your voter ID is accurate. Here’s how to vote for #India in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which will be held across the country in April and May.

Is my name on the voters list for Lok Sabha elections 2019?

If you want to vote in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the first step is to check if your name is on the electoral list. Please follow the steps below.

1. Go to the NVSP election search page. This page keeps closing, so if you can’t open it right now, please try again later.
2. You can click Search by EPIC number If you have a Voter ID card, enter the EPIC number mentioned on the Voter ID and click on search.
3. Alternatively, click Search by detailsenter all details, then click search.

Where is my polling station for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections?

Follow the above steps to check if your name is on the voters list for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. If your name is on the list, one of the details returned in the search results will be the name and location of your polling station.

Can I vote online in India?

No, online voting is not available for any category of voters in India.

How to check Voter ID card status online?

If you have applied for a Voter ID Card online, you can go to the NVSP Voter ID Card Application Status page or visit the NVSP website, scroll down to Track application status then click Application status. If this page fails to load, you can simply try again later. You can also check the status of your Voter ID application via SMS.

Documents required to register voters in India

Three things are required to register as a voter in India.

• Passport size photo
• Proof of age (any one of the following documents)
  1. Birth or baptismal certificate issued by the municipality or regional birth and death registry
  2. Birth certificate from the school last attended by the applicant (Government/Recognized) or any other recognized educational institution
  3. If one passed in class 10th or above, a copy of class 10th mark sheet should be provided if it contains date of birth as proof of date of birth
  4. Class 8 mark sheet (if date of birth included); or
  5. Category 5 mark sheet (if date of birth included); or
  6. indian passport
  7. Panka
  8. driver’s license
  9. Aadhar letter issued by UIDAI
• Proof of residence (any one of the following)
  1. Bank/Jishan/Post Office current passbook
  2. ration card
  3. passport
  4. driver’s license
  5. income tax assessment order
  6. Latest rental agreement
  7. Latest water/telephone/electricity/gas connection bill for the address – in the name of the applicant or his or her immediate family members (e.g. parents, etc.).
  8. Any letter/letter/mail delivered through the Indian Postal Department in the name of the applicant at his ordinary residential address.

How to register to vote in India

Follow the steps below to register as a voter in India.

1. Make sure you are eligible to vote in India by checking all the above criteria.
2. Go to the new voter registration page of the National Voter Services Portal (NVSP). Alternatively, you can visit the NVSP website and click Form 6below the text Apply online for new voter registration/due to transfer from AC.
3. Complete all details in this form and upload photos, proof of age and proof of residence.
4. Once you’ve done this, scroll to the bottom and click submit.

We have also answered some frequently asked questions about applying for Voter ID card online which you must check out.

How to correct or update voter ID details online

The following steps will help you correct or update your Voter ID card details online.

1. Go to NVSP Voter ID Card Correction page. Alternatively, you can visit the NVSP website and scroll to Correction of electoral roll entries then click Form 8.
2. Now fill out the form and remember to select the fields that need to be corrected Please check the items that need correction.
3. Once done, scroll to the bottom and click submit.

We have described the process of correcting or updating your voter ID card online in more detail, so you should check out that article.

Now that you know everything there is to know about the 2019 Lok Sabha election polls, here is an extra tidbit. The results of the general election will be announced on May 23, 2019.

This covers the most important details about voting in India during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. For more tutorials, visit our how-to section.