Add Family Member in Voter List: How to Apply Online and Offline

Every Indian citizen aged 18 years or above is eligible to vote in elections. If a family member has turned 18 or has not yet been added to the electoral roll, you need to apply for their voter registration separately. Each person must submit an individual Form 6 (Application for Inclusion of Name in Electoral Roll). This guide explains how to add family members to the voter list.

Who is Eligible?

To be added to the voter list, each family member must meet these conditions:

• Age: Must be 18 years or above on the qualifying date (1st January of the year of electoral roll revision)
• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen
• Residence: Must be an ordinary resident of the constituency where they want to register
• Not already registered: Should not be registered as a voter in any other constituency

Note: Each family member must submit a separate Form 6 application. There is no group or family registration — each person is registered individually.

Documents Required

Each family member applying needs the following documents:

Mandatory Documents

• Passport-size photograph (recent, colour)
• Age proof (any one):
  • Birth certificate
  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport
  • PAN card
• Address proof (any one):
  • Aadhaar card
  • Ration card
  • Electricity/water bill
  • Bank passbook
  • Rent agreement with utility bill

Family Reference (Optional but Recommended)

• EPIC number (Voter ID number) of an existing family member already registered at the same address
• This helps link the new applicant to the correct household and speeds up verification

Step-by-Step Process: Add Family Member Online

Step 1: Visit the Voter Portal

Go to voters.eci.gov.in and click on "Register as New Voter" or "Form 6".

Step 2: Create Account / Login

• New users: Register with mobile number and email
• Existing users: Login with credentials
• Verify via OTP sent to your mobile number

Step 3: Fill Form 6

Fill in the details of the family member being registered:

1. Personal details — Full name, father's/mother's/husband's name, date of birth, gender
2. Address details — Current residential address where they want to be registered
3. Family reference — Enter the EPIC number of an existing voter in the family at the same address (this is optional but recommended)
4. Relation type — Select the relationship (father, mother, husband, etc.)

Step 4: Upload Documents

• Upload a recent passport-size photograph
• Upload age proof document
• Upload address proof document
• Ensure scanned copies are clear and within the file size limit

Step 5: Declaration and Submit

• Read and accept the declaration
• Submit the application
• Save the reference number for tracking

Step 6: BLO Verification

• After submission, a Booth Level Officer (BLO) will visit your address for physical verification
• Ensure the family member is present during the BLO visit
• The BLO may ask for original documents for verification

Step 7: Track Application

• Track status at voters.eci.gov.in using the reference number
• You will also receive SMS updates on the registered mobile number

Step-by-Step Process: Add Family Member Offline

Step 1: Get Form 6

• Download Form 6 from voters.eci.gov.in
• Or collect a physical copy from your local ERO office or BLO

Step 2: Fill the Form

• Fill in all personal details, address, and family reference information
• Paste a passport-size photograph on the form
• The applicant must sign or put their thumb impression

Step 3: Attach Documents

• Attach self-attested photocopies of age proof and address proof

Step 4: Submit to ERO/BLO

• Submit the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) office
• Or hand it to your area's Booth Level Officer (BLO)
• You can also submit at your local Common Service Centre (CSC)

Step 5: Verification and Inclusion

• BLO will visit for verification
• After verification, the name will be included in the electoral roll during the next revision or supplement

Who is the BLO and How to Find Yours?

The Booth Level Officer (BLO) is a government official assigned to each polling booth area. The BLO:

• Conducts door-to-door voter verification
• Helps with voter registration and corrections
• Verifies Form 6 applications

To find your BLO:

• Visit voters.eci.gov.in and use the "Know Your BLO" feature
• Or call the voter helpline 1950

Fees

Processing Time

• Online applications: 15-30 days (subject to BLO verification)
• Offline applications: 15-45 days
• During electoral roll revision periods, processing may be faster
• The name is added in the next supplement to the electoral roll

Important Tips

1. Each family member needs a separate Form 6 — there is no combined family registration
2. Age must be 18+ on qualifying date — the qualifying date is usually 1st January of the revision year
3. Keep BLO's contact number — the BLO will visit for verification, so be available
4. Use family reference EPIC number — adding an existing voter's EPIC from the same address helps in faster verification
5. Apply during summary revision period — the Election Commission announces revision periods when new registrations are actively processed

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can I add all family members in one application?

No. Each family member must submit a separate Form 6 application. There is no family or group registration option. However, you can submit multiple Form 6 applications from the same login account on voters.eci.gov.in.

Q2. What is the minimum age to register as a voter?

The minimum age is 18 years on the qualifying date (1st January of the year of electoral roll revision). If your family member turns 18 after 1st January, they can register in the next revision cycle.

Q3. What is the family reference in Form 6?

Family reference is the EPIC number (Voter ID number) of an existing voter in your family who is already registered at the same address. This is optional but helps the BLO verify the address and link household members.

Q4. How will I know if the name has been added to the voter list?

You can check the voter list at voters.eci.gov.in by searching with name and address details. You will also receive an SMS update once the application is processed.

Q5. What if the BLO does not visit for verification?

If the BLO has not visited within 30 days of application, contact the ERO office or call helpline 1950 to follow up. You can also file a complaint through the Voter Helpline App.

Q6. Can someone below 18 apply in advance?

Yes. If a person will turn 18 on or before 1st January of the next year, they can submit Form 6 during the summary revision period. Their name will be added when they become eligible.

Q7. My family member's name was deleted from the voter list. How to re-add?

Submit a fresh Form 6 application for inclusion. The process is the same as a new registration. Names may be deleted if the BLO found the person not residing at the address during verification.

Disclaimer: CitizenNest is an independent informational platform and is not affiliated with the Election Commission of India. For official information, visit voters.eci.gov.in or contact helpline 1950.