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How to Apply for Duplicate Election ID Cardor Voter ID Card?Voters ID card is not only important in allowing you to cast your vote it also acts as a valididentity proof.This card is issued by the Chief El ection Commission and distributed by booth l evel officers

once thevoter applies for the same.However, it may happen that the I-card gets lost. The voter will not be able to cast vote without it.He or sheneeds to seek a dupl icate el ection ID card in order to exercise the franchise. You can get yourdupl icatevoter card by either getting the respective forms from the nearest office or download the samefrom the net.

How to Get Dupl icate El ection Card?Many people lose their voter card while traveling. Voters often lose their cards due to theft, simply

misplacedor unintentionally damage them. However, in any case they can get a dupl icate card.Here are some tasks which you need to do if you are looking for a dupl icate el ectoral card.Fil e an FIR with the police informing them the loss of the voter card.Keep the copy of the FIR handy.Get the 002 form (for issuance of dupl icate voter ID card) from your l ocal el ection commissionoffice or from your state election commissions website.Fill up the form. It should be complete in all aspects.

Attach the copy of the FIR.Attach a document that certifies your identification proof. This could be a copy of your passport,driving license, pan card, or ration card.

Attach a document that certifies your pl ace of residence or address. This could be a copy of yourgasbill, electricity bill, telephone bill, and so on.India Voter ID Card [Election Card] HelpdeskCheck Voter ID Card Status | Voter List | Voter RegistrationHOME Voter ID Card Election Card Voter ID Card Application >> NRIs Voter Registration IdentityCards ContactSubmit the form along with the documents to your l ocal Chief El ection Commission office.You will begiven a receipt for receiving the documents. Check the status of the dupl icate el ectoral card onl

ine fromtime to time to know when you would receive the dupl icate ID card.Appl y for Dupl icate Voter Card onl ineDupl icate voters ID card can be applied online as well. You need to visit the El ectionCommissionwebsite available for your state and access the 002 form. Once you download it and fill-it up, youneed tosubmit the same along with the FIR copy, proof of identification and address to the l ocal electoralregistration office.

When Dupl icate Card is not IssuedDupl icate voter card may not be issued in case you dont provide substantial documents, suchas copy ofthe FIR while submitting the form. NRIs who dont reside in India are also not entitled to get thevoter card.

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However, an NRI who is a government employee and working at a foreign country on behalf ofthe governmentcan get a Voter ID Card.For any queries regarding the dupl icate el ection card, you should seek advice from the l ocalChiefEl ectoral Officer. Remember, each state is responsible for issuing the ID-card for voters of thatparticularstate. You may need to pay a nominal amount in exchange of getting the dupl icate card.

Dont forget to also check the status of the el ection card from your states EC website.