Voter ID Registration & Election Guide Nepal 2026

1. Eligibility to Vote

To vote in the 2026 General Elections or any local by-elections, you must meet the following criteria:

• Age: You must be at least 18 years old. For the March 2026 elections, the cutoff birth date was March 4, 2008.
• Citizenship: Must be a legal citizen of Nepal.
• Registration: Your name must be included in the final electoral roll published by the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN).

2. The 2026 NID Integration

3. How to Register

Registration is a continuous process but is typically suspended once an election date is formally announced. If registration is open, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Center: Go to your District Election Office (DEO), District Administration Office (DAO), or Area Administration Office (AAO).
• Step 2: Documentation: Bring your Original Citizenship Certificate. If your current residence differs from your citizenship address, you must bring a Migration Certificate (Basai Sarai) or Marriage Certificate.
• Step 3: Biometrics: If you do not have an NID, the ECN will take your live photograph and fingerprints.
• Step 4: Verification: You will be given a registration slip. Your name will appear in the next "Preliminary Voter List" for public review.

4. Online Services (ECN Portal)

While you cannot complete biometrics online, the ECN portal allows you to:

• Check Your Name: Visit the ECN Voter Database and enter your Citizenship Number or Voter ID to find your polling station.
• Verify Polling Station: The portal provides the exact ward and school/building where you are assigned to vote.

5. Frequently Asked Questions