Form 7 is used to request the deletion of a name from the Electoral Roll or to raise an objection to the inclusion of an entry in the Electoral Roll.
When to Use Form 7
You may use Form 7 if:
- A voter has passed away.
- A voter has permanently shifted to another place and is no longer ordinarily resident in the constituency.
- A person's name appears more than once in the Electoral Roll.
- You wish to object to the inclusion of a name that is not eligible to remain in the Electoral Roll.
The Election Commission will verify every application before taking any action. Simply submitting Form 7 does not automatically result in deletion of a name.
Who Can Apply?
Form 7 may be submitted by:
- The voter concerned.
- A family member of the voter.
- Any person with valid grounds for seeking deletion or raising an objection, subject to verification by the Election Commission.
False or frivolous objections should not be made.
When Should Form 7 Be Used?
Use Form 7 in the following situations:
Deceased Voter
If a registered voter has passed away, a family member or another eligible person may request deletion of the name from the Electoral Roll.
Permanent Change of Residence
If a voter has permanently shifted to another Assembly Constituency and has registered there, the old entry may be deleted after verification.
Duplicate Registration
A voter should be registered only once in the Electoral Roll. If the same person's name appears more than once, Form 7 may be used to request deletion of the duplicate entry.
Objection to Inclusion
If you believe a person is wrongly included in the Electoral Roll because they are not ordinarily resident or are otherwise ineligible, you may submit Form 7. The Election Commission will issue notice and conduct verification before making any decision.
Before You Apply
Keep the following information ready, wherever applicable:
- EPIC (Voter ID) Number
- Name of the voter
- Address
- Assembly Constituency
- Reason for deletion or objection
- Supporting documents(if available)
The Election Commission may seek additional documents during verification.
How to Apply
You can apply in any of the following ways:
Online
Submit Form 7 through the Election Commission of India's Voters' Services Portal. You can fill and submit Form 7 online, upload supporting documents if required, and track the status of your application.
Through Your Booth Level Officer (BLO)
You may also submit Form 7 through your local Booth Level Officer (BLO), who can provide the form, explain when it should be used, verify details where required, collect the completed application and guide you through the deletion process.
At the Electoral Registration Office (ERO)
You may submit Form 7 directly to the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or the designated election office for your constituency.
How Your BLO Can Help
The BLO can:
- Provide Form 7
- Explain when it should be used
- Verify details, where required
- Collect the completed application
- Guide you through the deletion process
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Obtain Form 7
- 2
Enter Voter Details
Enter the details of the voter whose name is proposed to be deleted.
- 3
Select the Reason
Select the appropriate reason: deceased, permanently shifted, duplicate entry or objection to inclusion.
- 4
Attach Documents
Attach supporting documents, if available.
- 5
Submit the Application
Submit the application online, through your BLO or at the Electoral Registration Office.
- 6
Keep the Acknowledgement
Keep the acknowledgement / reference number for future tracking.
- 7
Verification
The Election Commission will verify the application before taking any action.
Apply Online
All official voter services, including Form 7, are available through the Election Commission of India's Voters' Services Portal. From the portal, you can:
- Fill and submit Form 7 online
- Upload supporting documents, if required
- Track the status of your application
Frequently Asked Questions
Need Help? Contact Your Booth Level Officer (BLO)
Your local Booth Level Officer (BLO) is the Election Commission's field-level official who can help you with:
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- New voter registration
- Form 6, Form 7 and Form 8
- Correction of voter details
- Change of address
- Electoral Roll verification
- Polling station information
- EPIC (Voter ID) related queries
- General voter assistance
If you need help with any voter-related service, your local BLO is usually the first official to contact.
Before Contacting Your BLO
Keep the following details ready (if available):
- EPIC (Voter ID) Number
- Full Name
- Assembly Constituency
- Polling Station (if known)
- Mobile Number
- Address
Note: Some States provide a dedicated online BLO search, while others provide BLO details through the official Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) website. KnowYourMLA will always direct you to the appropriate official Election Commission resource for your selected State.
Official Resources
Disclaimer
This guide is intended to explain the purpose and use of Form 7 in simple language. In the event of any difference between this guide and the official instructions issued by the Election Commission of India, the Election Commission's notifications, rules and procedures shall prevail.
Official Resources
Need to apply online or download official election forms?
All official voter registration forms, electoral roll services, voter search, application tracking, EPIC services and Special Intensive Revision (SIR) services are available on the Election Commission of India's Voters' Services Portal.
Visit the ECI Voters' Services Portalhttps://voters.eci.gov.in/