Blog
Plain-language guides to your voter record, the electoral roll and polling day. Written independently — always confirm official procedures on ECI’s websites.
What Is an EPIC Number? Format, Where to Find It and Common Mistakes
Your EPIC number is the quickest way to find your voter record. Here is what it looks like, where it is printed, and the typing mistakes that lead to “no record found”.
Read article GuideHow to Check Your Name in the Electoral Roll
Three ways to confirm you are on the voter list before polling day — by EPIC number, by personal details, or with your registered mobile number.
Read article GuideHow to Find Your Polling Station, Part Number and Serial Number
What the part number and serial number on your voter record mean, and how they help you find the right booth on polling day.
Read article Referencee-EPIC vs Voter Slip vs Information Card: What’s the Difference?
Three documents with similar names do very different jobs. Here is which one is official, which one you can use as ID, and which is just a handy reference.
Read article GuideHow to Correct Your Voter ID Details or Update Your Address (Form 8)
A spelling mistake, wrong age or new address on your voter record? Form 8 covers corrections, shifting of residence and replacement cards.
Read article GuideCan You Vote Without a Voter ID Card? Accepted Alternative Documents
If your name is on the electoral roll, you can usually vote with another approved photo ID. Here is the list ECI has accepted in recent general elections.
Read article TroubleshootingVoter Search Not Finding Your Name? 8 Things to Try
Getting “no matching record” or a verification error? Work through these checks before assuming your name is missing.
Read article