How to Add Your Name to the Voter List Online With Form 6: Step-by-Step Guide, Documents and the SIR Deadline of November 13
Fill Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app to add your name to the voter list. In Maharashtra, SIR claims close on November 13, 2026.
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To add your name to the voter list online, fill Form 6 on the Election Commission’s Voter Services Portal (voters.eci.gov.in) or the Voter Helpline app. You need a photo, proof of age and proof of address. In Maharashtra, claims under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) close on 13 November 2026, and the final roll will be published on 30 November.
If your name is missing from the SIR draft roll, Form 6 is the form you need.
Who can apply
- Indian citizens aged 18 or above on a qualifying date. There are four qualifying dates a year: 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October.
- You must be ordinarily resident in the constituency where you are applying.
- You should not already be registered elsewhere. If you have moved, use Form 8 to shift your entry instead of registering again.
Documents
- Recent passport-size photograph (digital, as per the portal’s size)
- Proof of age: birth certificate, Class 10 or 12 marksheet, Aadhaar, PAN or passport
- Proof of address: Aadhaar, electricity, water or gas bill, bank passbook, passport or registered rent agreement
Step-by-step: Form 6 online
- Go to voters.eci.gov.in or open the Voter Helpline app.
- Sign up with your mobile number and log in with OTP.
- Select “New registration for general electors (Form 6)”.
- Choose your state, district and assembly constituency, such as Kothrud, Hadapsar or Chinchwad.
- Fill in personal details, a relative’s name and your address exactly as on your documents.
- Upload the photo and documents, then submit.
- Save the reference number to track your application.
A Booth Level Officer may visit to verify your address. Once approved, you can download your e-EPIC (digital voter ID) from the portal, and the physical card is posted to your address.
Which form for what
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| Form 6 | New registration or name missing from the roll |
| Form 7 | Objection to an entry, or deletion of a name |
| Form 8 | Correction of details, shifting address, replacing a lost card |
Pune’s numbers
By 2 November, Pune district had received 10.46 lakh Form 6 applications under the SIR, with about 79,700 still pending. Read our report on the SIR claims deadline and Pune’s figures, and why lakhs of names were missing from the draft roll.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add my name to the voter list online?
Fill Form 6 on voters.eci.gov.in or the Voter Helpline app, upload a photo and proofs of age and address, and submit.
What is the last date for Form 6 in Maharashtra’s SIR?
Claims and objections under the SIR close on 13 November 2026. The final roll will be published on 30 November.
Which documents are needed for Form 6?
A photograph, proof of age such as a birth certificate or Class 10 marksheet, and proof of address such as Aadhaar or a utility bill.
How can I download my voter ID online?
Once your name is on the roll, log in to voters.eci.gov.in and download the e-EPIC.
