After SIR, new voter cards will be made in Bihar, know how to apply and which documents will be useful?

Bihar Voter ID Card: After SIR in Bihar, now the Election Commission is going to issue new voter ID cards. Let's know how to apply for it and what necessary documents will be required.

After the voter intensive revision i.e. SIR, before the elections in Bihar, now the Election Commission says that all the voters whose names will be recorded in the final voter list will be issued a new voter IG card. At present, the Election Commission has started working on this. But the final decision in this regard will be taken after the final voter list comes out and the status of the photo given by the voters.

In such a situation, let us know how to apply for the new voter ID cards to be made and which documents will be useful.

How to apply online?

Step 1: Go to the website. First of all visit the National Voters Service Portal (NVSP) or the website of the Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar (ceoelection.bihar.gov.in).

Step 2: Register or login on the portal through mobile number and email ID.

Step 3: Select the New Registration for General Electors option and fill Form-6.

Step 4: Enter your information such as name, date of birth, gender, address, contact details and family information correctly.

Step 5: Upload documents.

Step 6: Submit the application. After submitting the form and documents, you will get a reference number. With this number, you can track the status of the application online.

Step 7: Your application and documents will be checked by the Booth Level Officer (BLO). If everything is correct, your voter ID card will be made and sent to the address.

Which documents will be useful?

Birth certificate - issued by Municipal Corporation, Panchayat or any recognized government authority.

Passport - Copy of valid Indian passport.

Educational Certificate- Matriculation or higher class certificate issued by a recognized board or university.

Government ID Card/Pension Order- Identity card issued by Central Government, State Government or PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) or pension related document.

Permanent Residence Certificate- Issued by District Magistrate or any equivalent authority.

Forest Rights Certificate- To prove validity where applicable.

Caste Certificate- For SC, ST or OBC category.

NRC Document- Applicable only in areas where it is required.

Family Register- Issued by local body (like Panchayat/Municipal Corporation).

Land or House Allotment Certificate- Allotment related document issued by any government office.

Government ID Card before 1987- Any valid ID issued by the government or PSU before 1987.