How to Verify and Correct Your Name in the Updated Voter List (2026)

# How to Verify and Correct Your Name in the Updated Voter List (2026)

> BharatLens Intel: Summary Glossary (📊) > • SIR (Special Intensive Revision): The periodic door-to-door verification used by the ECI to purge inactive or deceased voters.
> • EPIC Number: Your unique Elector’s Photo Identity Card ID; the mandatory key for all digital corrections.
> • Form 8: The multi-purpose ECI document for corrections, address shifts, and e-EPIC replacements.
> • Aadhar-Linking: Optional but recommended to accelerate verification and prevent identity duplication.

Objective: Use this guide to navigate the 2026 Special Intensive Revision (SIR) results. Millions of records were updated this year; verifying your status now ensures you are not excluded on election day due to "Shifted" or "Absent" tags.

Step 1: Perform a Digital Status Check

Use the Voters' Services Portal (voters.eci.gov.in) or the Voter Helpline App to confirm your current status before the rolls are locked.

• Select 'Search in Electoral Roll' and enter your EPIC number.
• Why? If your name is missing despite having a physical card, the SIR may have flagged you as "Shifted."
• Action: If missing, you must immediately file Form 6 for fresh registration.

Step 2: Correct Errors via Form 8

If your record exists but contains typos or an outdated address, use the digital correction flow.

• Log in and select 'Correction of Entries' (Form 8).
• Upload supporting documents (Aadhar, PAN, or Passport) as high-resolution JPEGs.
• Context: The ECI uses automated photo-matching; ensure your selfie/photo is clear with a plain background to avoid automated rejection.

Step 3: Secure Physical Verification with your BLO

Digital submissions trigger a physical audit by the Booth Level Officer (BLO).

• Find your BLO’s contact details via the 'Know Your Polling Station' section on the portal.
• Context: In SIR zones, a BLO visit is mandatory for Form 8 approval.
• Action: If the BLO does not visit within 14 days, call 1950 (Voter Helpline) to escalate your application.

Step 4: Download and Store the e-EPIC

Approval can take 15–30 days. Do not wait for a plastic card to arrive by mail.

• Once 'Approved', download the e-EPIC PDF.
• Legal Note: The e-EPIC is a legally valid identity document for voting, provided the QR code is legible.

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> Useful Links (🔗) > • Official Portal: voters.eci.gov.in
> • State Specific: Bihar CEO Portal
> • Mobile Tool: Voter Helpline App
> • Grievance: Dial 1950 (Toll-free)