Voter ID (India)

Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
Sample of Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
TypePersonal identification document
Travel document
Issued by Election Commission of India
First issued1993 (1993)
Purpose Voting identification
Valid inIndia
ExpirationLifetime
Costfree
Websitewww.eci.gov.in

The Indian Voter Card, officially the Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC), is an identity document issued by the Election Commission of India to all Indian citizens who have reached the age of 18. It primarily serves as an identity proof for casting their ballot in the country's municipal, state, and national elections. It also serves as proof of identity, address, and age proof for other purposes such as buying a mobile phone SIM card, or applying for an Indian passport.

EPIC can be utilized as a valid travel document to travel to Nepal and Bhutan. It is also known as Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC).

It was first introduced in 1993 during the tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner T. N. Seshan.

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