11 documents required for new voter registrations?
1. Birth Certificate: A certificate issued by a municipal corporation, panchayat, or any authorised government body showing date and place of birth.
2. Passport: Issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, this official identity document serves as both age and citizenship proof.
3. Matriculation or Higher Education Certificate: A school-leaving certificate or university degree that includes the applicant’s date of birth.
4. Government Identity or Pension Document: An ID card or pension order issued by a central or state government office or a public sector undertaking (PSU).
5. Domicile Certificate: A permanent residence certificate issued by the district magistrate or similar competent authority.
6. Forest Rights Certificate: Provided under the Forest Rights Act to eligible individuals, mainly from tribal communities.
7. Caste Certificate: Valid for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Other Backward Class applicants, issued by a competent government authority.
8. NRC Document: Where applicable, documents related to the National Register of Citizens can be submitted.
9. Family Register: A household register or similar record maintained by local bodies, listing family members and key details.
10. Land or Housing Allotment Paper: A certificate from a government authority proving ownership or allocation of land or housing.
11. Pre-1987 Government/PSU ID: Any identity document issued by a government body or PSU before 1987.
