Step 1: Confirm that the name is really missing
Search on electoralsearch.eci.gov.in by EPIC number, and then once more by details, because the spelling in the list may be different. Also look at the list of left-out names on your state Chief Electoral Officer's website or with your BLO; it shows the reason. Our guide on how to check your name has the steps.
Step 2: Apply with Form 6
Form 6 is the application to add a name to the voter list. Fill it online on voters.eci.gov.in or in the ECINET app, or give it on paper to your BLO or the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). Attach proof of your date of birth and proof of your address. See the SIR document checklist.
Where SIR is still going on, Form 6 is filed together with an SIR declaration that links you, your parents or your grandparents to the earlier voter list. On 30 September 2026 the Election Commission removed this extra declaration in states where SIR is complete; there the ordinary Form 6 is enough.
Step 3: Know your deadline
| Stage | What you can do |
|---|---|
| Draft list is published and claims and objections are open | File Form 6 within this period. The ERO may send a notice and call you for a hearing; go with your original documents. |
| Final list is already published | You can still file Form 6. Names are added all year until the last date for filing nominations in an election. Checking takes time, so apply at least 10 days before that date. |
| The ERO has rejected your application | Appeal to the District Magistrate (District Election Officer) within 15 days of the order. A second appeal goes to the state Chief Electoral Officer within 30 days. This is under Section 24 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950. |
Keep these ready
- Your EPIC number or old voter ID card, if you have one.
- One document that shows your date of birth and one that shows your current address.
- A recent passport-size photo and a mobile number that can receive an OTP.
- Any notice you received from the BLO or ERO, and the acknowledgement number of your application.
Only the Electoral Registration Officer decides whether a name is added. No private service, including SIR Mitra, can guarantee the result. What we can do is help you choose the right form and prepare the right documents.
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Sources
- Chief Electoral Officer, Delhi: SIR 2026 frequently asked questions (PDF)
- Government of Goa: District Election Officer notice on the final electoral roll and appeals (February 2026, PDF)
- ThePrint / PTI: Delhi SIR, Form 6 key to getting back on voter roll (31 August 2026)
- The Daily Jagran: ECI removes SIR declaration from Form 6 in states where revision is complete (30 September 2026)
- Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur: voter registration FAQ
SIR Mitra is a private help service, not the Election Commission of India. Rules and dates can change, so always confirm on eci.gov.in or with your Booth Level Officer.