One of the primary goals of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) 2026 is “Family Mapping”—ensuring that all eligible members of a household are registered at the same address and assigned to the same polling booth. During the house-to-house enumeration, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) specifically collect data to link family units digitally.
If your family members are split across different booths or missing from the updated roll, it can lead to major confusion on election day. This guide shows you how to verify your family’s status online.
1. Why Family Verification is Essential Post-SIR
The ECI’s 2026 “Rationalization” process often redistributes voters to balance booth sizes (maximum 1,200–1,500 voters). Without proper mapping:
- Split Booths: You might find yourself voting at a school while your spouse is assigned to a community center 2km away.
- Missing Names: If one family member was away during the BLO’s visit, they might have been marked as “Shifted” while the rest were “Verified.”
- Serial Number Order: Ideally, families should have consecutive serial numbers in the electoral roll for faster processing at the booth.
2. Step-by-Step: Verify Family Members Online
There are two official ways to check your family’s collective status.
Method A: Search by Mobile Number (Fastest)
If multiple family members linked their Voter ID to a single mobile number during the SIR drive:
- Visit electoralsearch.eci.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘Search by Mobile’ tab.
- Select your State and enter the Mobile Number used during enumeration.
- Enter the OTP sent to your phone.
- The system will display a list of all voters linked to that number. Verify that everyone’s Part Number and Polling Station match.
Method B: Search by EPIC (Individual Check)
If family members have different mobile numbers, you must check them individually:
- Use the ‘Search by EPIC’ tab on the same portal.
- Enter the EPIC number of each family member one by one.
- Note down the Part Number and Serial Number for each.
- Confirm: Do all members have the same Part Number and Polling Station Name?
3. How to Link Family Members (If Split)
If your family is currently split across different booths, you can “tag” them together using the Voter Helpline App:
- Login to the app and go to the “Voter Services” section.
- Select ‘Family Tagging’.
- Add the EPIC numbers of all family members living under one roof.
- The system will flag this for the ERO (Electoral Registration Officer) to group you into the same part during the next “Continuous Updation” cycle.
4. Voter Impact & Legal Safeguards
- The Principle of “Ordinary Residence”: Under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, family members living together are legally entitled to be in the same electoral part.
- Protection Against Deletion: If the head of the family is verified, the BLO is generally instructed to exercise extra caution before marking other members as “Shifted,” provided their names exist in the previous roll.
- Right to Grouping: If the Final Roll 2026 splits your family, you can file Form 8 for “Shifting” (within the same constituency) to bring everyone to the same booth.
5. What to Do if a Family Member is Missing
If one family member’s name is not appearing after the SIR 2026 drive:
- Check the “ASD” List: They may have been marked as Absent during the BLO visit.
- Submit Form 6: If they are missing from the Draft Roll, submit a fresh Form 6 for them immediately.
- BLO Consultation: Show your BLO the successfully verified forms of the other family members; this makes it easier to justify the inclusion of the missing member at the same address.
Online Verification Steps (Summary)
- Portal: voters.eci.gov.in
- Mobile App: Voter Helpline (Family Tagging Feature)
- Key Info: EPIC numbers of all family members.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I use one mobile number for my entire family’s registration? Yes. The ECI allows one mobile number to be linked with up to 6 family members for status tracking and e-EPIC downloads.
Q2: Why are my parents in a different booth even though we live together? This usually happens due to a “Boundary Realignment” where a street is split between two booths. You can request to be grouped together by filing Form 8.
Q3: Can I check my family members’ names if I don’t have their EPIC? Yes, use the ‘Search by Details’ tab and enter their Name and your Father’s/Husband’s name as the relative.
Key Takeaways for Voters
- Check the Part Number: Consistency is key for family voting.
- Use Mobile Search: It’s the easiest way to see the “Family Unit” at once.
- Action Required: If split, use Form 8 before the election date is announced.
Helpful Video Guide (English)
SIR Draft Roll: How To Check Your Family Names Online
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