Do you still have the old, paper voter ID card, which gets damaged easily? Now the Election Commission is issuing a new, more secure and durable PVC voter ID card. This card is not only attractive to look at, but it is also much more secure than your old card. Know how you can get a new PVC voter ID card by changing your old voter ID card online, that too completely free.
What is the difference between the old and new voter ID cards
The Election Commission keeps making changes from time to time to make the voter ID card better. Earlier, the cards made of paper used to get torn or damaged easily, due to which the voters had to get the card made again and again. To overcome this problem, new voter ID cards are being made from PVC material.
While the old cards were vertical, i.e., long in shape, the new cards are horizontal, i.e., oblong in shape, which looks exactly like a PAN card. The new cards are not only more durable and waterproof, but also have additional security features like barcode, QR code, and hologram, which make them much more secure than the old cards.
The easiest way to get a new PVC voter ID card
You can easily get your new voter ID card made by following some easy steps.
First of all, search for ‘Voter’s Service Portal’ on your phone or computer and go to the official website of the Election Commission.
If you do not already have an account, sign up using your email ID and mobile number and create a new account.
After logging in, click on the ‘Form 8’ option, which stands for ‘Shifting of Residence/Correction of Entries in Existing Electoral Roll/Replacement of EPIC’.
In the next step, choose who you are applying to. If you are applying for yourself, choose ‘Self’.
Now enter your EPIC (Voter ID Card) number.
When asked why you are getting a new card, choose the option ‘Issue of replacement EPIC without correction’.
On the next page, you will be asked the reason for getting a new card. You can choose the reason of ‘card getting damaged’ or ‘damaged’ here.
Now your form will be submitted, and you will get a service request number.
Some important things to keep in mind
After getting a new card, keep the request number you get safely. With the help of this number, you can track the status of your application. Usually, the new voter ID card is delivered to your home address within 15 to 20 days. This entire process is completely free.