11 Alternative documents to vote in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections without ID

In the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, voting will happen in seven phases starting from April 19. Having a voter ID card is really important for voting because it not only shows who you are but also where you live, when you were born, and other important stuff.

Voting is a big deal in any democracy. It's like a job for every citizen to make sure they vote.

Your voter ID card is super important because it proves who you are when you go to vote. To register as a voter, you must -

1)Be 18 years old on January 1 of the respective year

2)Enrol at your ordinary place of residence

3)Enrol only once

4)Overseas Indians are residents at the address in their passport

5)Service voters are residents at their home address

If you're on the voter list, you can use these Voter ID card Alternative documents -

1)MNREGA Job Card

2)Aadhaar Card

3)Passbooks with photo issued by Bank/Post Office

4)Health Insurance Smart Card

5)PAN Card

6)Driving Licence

7)Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR

8)Service Identity Cards

9)Indian Passport

10)Official Identity Cards issued to MLCs/ MLAs/MPs

11)Unique Disability ID Card

Yes, you can secure your right to vote without your physical ID. Get an election slip printout and bring one of the mentioned documents with a photo. Make sure your name is on the voter list.

Check if you're on the electoral roll:

1)Visit https://voters.eci.gov.in/

2)Choose state and language

3)Enter your details and captcha

4)Click ‘search’ to check

If not listed, register online -

1)Complete ‘Form 6’ on ECI website

2)Upload required documents

3)Submit and monitor progress

Check voter registration status -

1)Visit https://electoralsearch.eci.gov.in

2)Call Voter Helpline at 1950 (include STD code)

3)Send SMS: ECI to 1950