New Delhi, April 4, 2025: If you are thinking of linking your Aadhaar card to voter ID, then now this task has become easier than ever. The Election Commission of India has made it mandatory to link voter card to Aadhaar, so that transparency in the voter list increases and fake voting is curbed. The government has made this process simple and has provided both online and offline options. Whether you want to do it from home or go to your nearest booth, this process can now be completed in a few minutes. Let’s understand it step by step.

Offline method: Link by visiting the booth
If you prefer to stay away from technology, then the offline process is the easiest for you. For this, you just have to go to your nearest polling station or Booth Level Officer (BLO). There you will get Form-6B, which has to be filled and submitted. Ramesh Sharma, a voter from Delhi, says, “I went to my booth and filled the form. Gave a copy of Aadhaar and voter ID, and the work was done in 10 minutes.”

Along with the form, you have to submit Aadhaar card, voter ID and a photo identity card. After this, the BLO will check your documents and inform you when the process is complete. This method is especially useful for those who are not comfortable with the online process.

Link to online portal
If you want to choose the digital method, then the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) is your friend. For this, follow these steps:

First of all go to the official website of NVSP (nvsp.in).

Choose ‘New Registration’ there or login to your existing account.

Choose ‘Form-6B’, which is for Aadhaar linking.

Fill in all the required information including your voter ID number and Aadhaar number.

Check the form carefully and click on ‘Submit’.

After submitting, you will get a reference number, through which you can track the status of your process. Priya Mehta, a young voter from Mumbai, says, “I did the online linking in five minutes. It was so easy that I did not even have to take leave from the office.” Link through app: Voter Helpline
The Voter Helpline app is another great option for tech enthusiasts. Here’s how to use it:
Download the ‘Voter Helpline’ app from Google Play Store or App Store on your phone.
Login with your mobile number or voter ID.
Go to the ‘Voter Registration’ option and select ‘Aadhaar Linking’.
Fill in the Aadhaar number and other details in Form-6B.
Submit the form and wait for confirmation.
This method is becoming popular especially among the youth. Ajay Verma, a student from Bangalore, says, “Linking through the app is fast and convenient. Just a few clicks, and the job is done.”
Rely on SMS and helpline
If you do not have internet, then also there is no need to worry. You can do this by sending a simple SMS from your phone. For this, type ‘EPIC LINK with Aadhaar ‘ and send it to 166 or 51969. For example: ‘EPIC 1234567890 LINK with Aadhaar 987654321000’. Apart from this, you can also start the process through the helpline by calling 1950. An operator will take your information and proceed with it.

Why is linking necessary?

The Election Commission says that linking Aadhaar with voter ID will eliminate duplication in the voter list and make the election process transparent. Although this step is not completely mandatory, the government is encouraging it. An election official said, “It is also beneficial for the citizens, as it makes it easier to verify their identity.”

Precautions in the process

No matter which method you choose, keep your information correct and updated. Wrong details can delay the process. Also, use a secure network when using the app or online. Experts recommend checking the confirmation after the process is complete.

You too can start

Linking Aadhaar and voter ID is no longer complicated. Online, offline, app or SMS—choose whichever is convenient for you. This will not only fulfill your responsibility but will also contribute to strengthening the country’s electoral system. So what are you waiting for? Link it today and make your identity secure.