Vote from home, also known as remote voting or electronic voting, is an innovative technology in the voting process that allows voters to vote from their homes. In India, the Election Commission introduced the facility to vote from home in 2022. This technology is especially beneficial for those who are physically helpless and cannot go to the polling station. Such as the elderly, disabled or people living in remote areas. The specific terms and conditions for Vote from Home eligibility may vary by state or country. However, some common eligibility criteria include:

Apart from voter registration, what is required to vote from home?

  • The voter must be a registered voter in the area where he wishes to vote.
  • Voters must meet the country's minimum voting age. In India, the minimum voting age is 18 years.
  • The voter must be a citizen of the country where he wishes to vote. In India, the voter must be an Indian citizen.
  • The voter must be mentally competent to vote.
  • The voter must have a valid identity card to vote, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card or passport.
  • The voter must be resident in the area where he or she wishes to vote or at least have the voter's permanent address in that area.
  • If a voter cannot physically go to the polling station, he or she may be eligible to vote from home.
  • If the voter lives in a remote area and it is difficult for him to reach the polling station, he may be eligible for Vote from Home.

The process of Vote from Home usually goes like this:

  • Voters must register to vote from home. Registration can be done online, over the phone or at a registered centre.
  • The voter will have to verify his identity . This is usually done through a video call or some other online verification process.
  • Voters will be allowed to vote on a secure online platform. The voting process will generally be similar to that of an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).
  • After voting, the voter will get the confirmation of voting.

Vote from home offers many benefits, including:

  • Vote from home makes voting easier for those who cannot physically go to the polling station, thereby helping to increase voting participation.
  • Voters can vote from their homes, which saves time and money.
  • Vote from home can help make the voting process more secure, as identity verification of voters is done and the voting process is done electronically.

You can do verification through these apps before voting

You can use the Voter Helpline App and ECI Suvidha App to check your polling area and polling centre information. Using these apps, voters can also check their name, address, voter ID number and other voter information.

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