<p>Many people in India, for one reason or another, may not possess physical copies of their voter ID cards.</p>.<p>However, voter ID cards, while preferred, are not necessary to cast a vote, something that should be kept in mind in view of the upcoming state elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.</p>.<p>Here are some alternative documents that serve as valid ID proofs and can be used to cast votes without a voter ID card.</p>.<p><strong>Preliminary steps:</strong></p>.<p>Before going out to vote, you need to ensure that your name is included on the electoral rolls. A voter ID number or EPIC number is not required for finding your name on electoral rolls. Check <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/election-faqs-how-to-look-for-your-name-on-the-electoral-list-1156620.html" target="_blank">this guide</a> for further details on the process.</p>.<p>Once you've confirmed that your name is on electoral rolls, you can use certain official documents as alternatives to a voter ID card.</p>.<p><strong>List of alternative documents that serve as a valid ID proofs:</strong></p>.<p>1. PAN card<br />2. Aadhaar card<br />3. Driving licence<br />4. Passport<br />5. A passbook with your photo, issued by a bank or a post office<br />6. Pension documents (for retired persons)<br />7. Service ID cards issued by a state government or the Central government, or by a PSU<br />8. MGNREGA job card<br />9. Health insurance smart card issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment</p>
<p>Many people in India, for one reason or another, may not possess physical copies of their voter ID cards.</p>.<p>However, voter ID cards, while preferred, are not necessary to cast a vote, something that should be kept in mind in view of the upcoming state elections in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat.</p>.<p>Here are some alternative documents that serve as valid ID proofs and can be used to cast votes without a voter ID card.</p>.<p><strong>Preliminary steps:</strong></p>.<p>Before going out to vote, you need to ensure that your name is included on the electoral rolls. A voter ID number or EPIC number is not required for finding your name on electoral rolls. Check <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/election-faqs-how-to-look-for-your-name-on-the-electoral-list-1156620.html" target="_blank">this guide</a> for further details on the process.</p>.<p>Once you've confirmed that your name is on electoral rolls, you can use certain official documents as alternatives to a voter ID card.</p>.<p><strong>List of alternative documents that serve as a valid ID proofs:</strong></p>.<p>1. PAN card<br />2. Aadhaar card<br />3. Driving licence<br />4. Passport<br />5. A passbook with your photo, issued by a bank or a post office<br />6. Pension documents (for retired persons)<br />7. Service ID cards issued by a state government or the Central government, or by a PSU<br />8. MGNREGA job card<br />9. Health insurance smart card issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment</p>
