Forms 6, 7, 8, 8A explained: Which form to use during SIR?

An elector can cast the vote only if the person's name is present on the list.

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration form is now available online, with the entire process managed directly by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Voters can simply click the dedicated link on the EC website or use the ECINET app, and fill in their details.

To submit SIR enumeration forms online, one must link their EPIC with their mobile number. The EPIC (Electors Photo Identity Card) is a 10-digit unique identification number issued by the Election Commission. As per the commission, all voters must complete and submit the enumeration form either to the BLO or through the online portal.

Each assembly constituency has an Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) in charge, assisted by Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) who are visiting homes to verify voter details and collect forms. The polls panel issued forms 6, 7,8 and 8a in this regard.

What is Form 6?

Any citizen of India who has completed 18 years of age can fill Form 6 and submit the same to the electoral registration officer concerned. It must be submitted along with the SIR declaration form in the enumeration phase.

After scrutiny and verification, the name of the applicant will be entered in the voters list.

What is Form 7?

Form 7 is the official application used by voters to either object to someone's inclusion in the electoral roll or request deletion of a name already listed. The form should be used when a voter notices a mistake or outdated entry in the list (such as a deceased person’s name); the person has shifted residence and someone is incorrectly registered (for example, underage or not a citizen).

What is Form 8?

Voters can make changes or correct mistakes in their voter cards via Form 8. One can rectify inaccuracies, such as a misspelled name, incorrect age, or wrong address. It can also be used to correct date of birth, gender, name of a relative, or the photo. The application should be addressed to the Electoral Registration Officer of the constituency in which the name of the applicant is already included.

What is Form 8 a?

This form is used for transposition of your electoral roll entry when you shift residence to a new place within the same constituency.

The EC has listed these following documents that may be used for verification:

•Any Identity card/Pension Payment Order issued to regular employee/pensioner of any Central Govt./State Govt./PSU

•Any Identity Card/Certificate/Document issued in India by Government/local authorities/Banks/Post Office/LIC/PSUs prior to 01.07.1987

•Birth Certificate issued by the competent authority

•Passport

•Matriculation/Educational certificate issued by recognised Boards/universities

•Permanent Residence certificate issued by competent state authority

•Forest Right Certificate

•OBC/SC/ST or any caste certificate issued by the Competent authority

•National Register of Citizens (wherever it exists)

•Family Register, prepared by State/Local authorities

•Any land/house allotment certificate by government

For Aadhaar, Commission's directions issued vide letter No. 23/2025-ERS/Vol.Il dated 09.09.2025 shall apply.