The Phase 2 of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 will begin tomorrow as voters across the state embark on choosing their next government for five years. Hence, the voter ID card is of paramount importance to voters in all districts where phase 2 voting is set to happen. However, as part of the Digital India initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is offering voters the ability to have a digital version of theri Voter ID card and access it easy on their mobile phones.
The digital Voter ID, formally known as the e-EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card), is legally recognised as a valid proof of identity, thus eliminating the necessity of carrying the physical card. The e-EPIC digital voter ID card can be accessed via the DigiLocker app, which is available on both Android and iOS devices. The government and authorities legally recognise the digital copy on DigiLocker app for verification, thus taking a step towards paperless identification.
Note that Tte DigiLocker app is a secure cloud storage for official government documents, including Aadhaar, PAN, and driving licenses. For voters in Bihar and across India, accessing the e-EPIC through this government-authorized application ensures authenticity and ease of use.
Step-by-Step Guide to Download Your e-EPIC from DigiLocker
To download your digital Voter ID, you must have the DigiLocker app installed and your account should be active and linked to your Aadhaar number.
Log In to DigiLocker:
- Open the DigiLocker mobile app or visit the official website.
- Log in using your registered mobile number or Aadhaar number, along with your 6-digit Security PIN. First-time users must complete the sign-up and authentication process.
- Log in using your registered mobile number or Aadhaar number, along with your 6-digit Security PIN. First-time users must complete the sign-up and authentication process.
Search for EPIC document:
- Navigate to the “Search Documents” section within your dashboard.
- In the search bar, type “Election Commission of India,” “Voter ID,” or “EPIC.”
- Select the result titled “Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC).”
Verify credentials:
- The system will prompt you to enter your official EPIC Number (the alphanumeric code found on your physical Voter ID).
- Confirm that the pre-filled personal details (Name, Date of Birth, Gender), which are automatically pulled from your Aadhaar/DigiLocker profile, are accurate.
Fetch and secure:
- Click the “Get Document” button. DigiLocker will securely fetch your authentic e-EPIC from the ECI database.
- The digital card will then appear under your “Issued Documents” section, ready to be viewed and downloaded as a digitally signed PDF file on your smartphone.
