Mumbai voters preparing for the municipal elections on January 15, 2026, should verify their names on the 2026 voter list and, if necessary, complete registration well before polling day to ensure eligibility at the polling station assigned to their ward.
How to check your name on the Mumbai Voter List 2026
Mumbai residents can verify their name on the electoral roll online using the central search facility for electoral rolls or the state CEO portal to confirm ward and polling station details. The Election Commission of India’s electoral search lets voters check their entry by name, EPIC (Elector’s Photo Identity Card) number, or constituency, while the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Maharashtra website provides ward-wise and booth-wise lists relevant to municipal boundaries in the city.
To search online, a voter should keep basic details ready: full name, father’s or mother’s name, date of birth and the EPIC number if available; entering these on the search pages yields a direct match to the electoral roll and shows the polling booth and voter serial number. Voters who cannot access the internet can visit their local Booth Level Officer (BLO) or the nearest voter service centre for help in locating their name and polling station.
Documents and identifiers to confirm your listing
When checking the roll, have photo identity details such as EPIC, Aadhaar number (if previously linked), passport or driving licence in hand; the EPIC number is the fastest way to retrieve a record and confirm the exact polling booth allocated for the municipal election. If your name appears but details (name spelling, address, gender, age) are incorrect, those errors should be corrected via the prescribed forms on the CEO Maharashtra portal.
How to register for the Mumbai municipal elections (Form 6 and timelines)
To add a new name to the Mumbai voter list, eligible residents must submit Form 6 — either online through the National Voter Service Portal (NVSP) or CEO Maharashtra’s online registration facility, or offline at the voter registration centre or with the local BLO. Eligible applicants are Indian citizens who are 18 years or older on the qualifying date and ordinary residents of the municipal area in which they seek to be enrolled.
Online registration via the NVSP allows applicants to upload supporting documents and follow application status; those preferring in-person help can approach the municipal voter service counters where staff or BLOs can assist in filling Form 6 and verifying proofs of age and residence. For those who have recently shifted within Mumbai or from another constituency, Form 8 (for shifting address) or Form 7 (for deletion/objection) may be required instead.
Key deadlines and practical timing
The State Election Commission has scheduled polling for all 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, for January 15, 2026, which means the electoral rolls were subject to finalisation well before polling day; voters should therefore act immediately if they are not listed or need corrections. Advance applications submitted during the revision window are processed before the final roll is published — delays after the cut-off can leave a voter unable to participate in the January polls.
Correction, objection and support channels
If a voter finds an error in their entry or discovers that their name is missing despite timely application, they should contact the local electoral office or submit Form 8 (for corrections or shifting) through the CEO Maharashtra portal or at the Booth Level Office. Voters may also lodge objections to incorrect entries; the electoral authorities will verify through field verification by BLOs before making changes to the roll.
For direct assistance, Mumbai voters can use the NVSP services and contact the voter helpline (1950) for procedural guidance and to check application status. The CEO Maharashtra website also lists online services for registration, correction, objection and contact details for electoral officers who manage the roll at ward and ward cluster levels.
Practical tips for Mumbai voters
Register early: Do not wait until the last moment — complete Form 6 and any required document uploads well ahead of the final publication of the roll; missing the cut-off can exclude you from the January 15 polling. Verify booth location: Polling booths are often reassigned between elections; confirming the booth and timing avoids last-minute confusion on polling day. Keep ID handy: Carry an accepted photo ID (EPIC is preferred) to the polling station; ensure the EPIC number and name match the roll entry. Follow BLO communications: BLOs may deliver voter slips and important updates; keep contact details current so you receive notices about booth changes or special arrangements.
Mumbai’s electorate forms part of the larger urban voter base in the state — Maharashtra has 29 municipal corporations and an urban electorate exceeding 3.48 crore voters — and smooth participation in municipal elections depends on accurate, up-to-date rolls at the ward level. Voters who need to register or correct details should use the online portals or visit local electoral offices immediately to secure their ability to vote on January 15, 2026.
