What is EPIC Number in Voter Id Card?

What is EPIC Number in Voter Id Card?

The EPIC number is the most important part of your Voter ID card in India. EPIC stands for Electors Photo Identity Card. It is a unique 10-character code (a mix of letters and numbers) given by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to every registered voter. This number proves you are a valid voter and lets you vote in elections.

Where is the EPIC Number Located on the Voter ID Card?

Just look at the front side of your Voter ID card:

• It’s usually printed big and clear near your photo, name, or father’s/mother’s name.
• On new PVC (plastic) cards or digital versions, it’s easy to spot – a combination of capital letters and numbers.
• On old laminated paper cards, it might be on the top, bottom, left, or right side.
• Always look for something like “EPIC No.” or just the code itself.

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Why is the EPIC Number So Important?

1. Voting in Elections
   When you go to the polling booth on election day, the first thing they check is your name in the voter list and your EPIC number.
2. Finding Your Name in Voter List
   You can search the electoral roll using your EPIC number on official websites. This tells you your polling station, booth number, and other details.
3. Applying for Changes or New Voter ID
   If you want to correct your name, address, add/delete details, or apply for a new card, you need to mention your EPIC number in forms like Form 8.

How to Find Your EPIC Number if You Don’t Have the Card?

Even if your physical Voter ID is lost, stolen, or at home, here are easy ways (all free and official):

Online on Voter Portal

• Visit the official website of Electoral Roll India which is voters.eci.gov.in
• Choose “Search by Details” (name, father’s name, state, district, date of birth)

• Or “Search by Mobile” if your number is linked

• Or directly “Search by EPIC” if you remember part of it
• Your EPIC number and full details will show up.

Voter Helpline Mobile App

• Download “Voter Helpline” from Google Play or App Store.
• Log in with mobile number (OTP).
• Search your name or details – EPIC number appears instantly.

Call or SMS Voter Helpline

• Call 1950 (add your STD code if needed).
• Or send SMS: Write “EPIC ” to 1950, but usually give details.
• They guide you.

Through Booth Level Officer (BLO)

• Your area’s BLO (local election officer) can check and tell you. Find BLO contact on ECI website.

DigiLocker

• If you had linked your voter ID earlier, check in DigiLocker app/website – e-EPIC might be there with the number.

Some Special Things About EPIC Number (2026 Updates)

• It is lifetime valid as long as you are in the voter list.
• If you change address (even to another state), your EPIC number stays the same – only details get updated.
• In 2026, many states (like UP) are doing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. During SIR, EPIC number is used a lot to match old records (even from 2002-2004 SIR) and clean duplicates.
• For new voters, after applying (Form 6), you get a reference number first, then EPIC number when card is ready.

Why This Number Matters So Much?

India has more than 90 crore voters. Managing so many people without mistakes is hard. The EPIC number works like your “voter fingerprint” – it makes sure only real people vote, no duplicates, no fraud. It’s similar to Aadhaar number but only for voting and related proofs.