{
  "id": 14175499,
  "title": "How to apply for voter ID online: Eligibility, documents and tracking application status",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-to-apply-for-voter-id-online-eligibility-documents-and-tracking",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T10:20:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-to-apply-for-voter-id-online-eligibility-documents-and-tracking-application-status-101791797190585.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian citizens can apply for voter registration online through the Election Commission's portal. To be eligible, one must be an Indian citizen, at least 18 years old, an ordinary resident of the constituency, and not legally disqualified from voting. The minimum voting age is 18. The portal allows applicants to submit forms, provide necessary documents, and track the status of their applications. The application form is Form 6, which requires personal information like name, date of birth, and residential address, along with other specified documents. Before submitting, check if the applicant's name is already on the electoral roll. Incomplete or inconsistent information can cause delays in verification. Overseas citizens of India can use a separate process for registration. After submission, save the acknowledgement or application reference number for tracking the request status on the Voters Service portal. If the application is approved, the applicant's name will be added to the electoral roll.",
  "summary": "Applicants should keep their personal details and supporting documents ready before beginning the application.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian citizens, 18+, residents can apply online via Election Commission portal",
    "Form 6 requires personal info and documents; check electoral roll status first",
    "Save acknowledgement/number to track status on Voters Service portal"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}