Quick answer: The final electoral roll for Karnataka after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) comes out on 27 October 2026, moved from the earlier 7 October date. Search for your name as soon as it is live, because your Voter ID card does not prove you are on the roll. If your name is there but a detail is wrong, file Form 8. If your name is missing, file Form 6. If the Electoral Registration Officer rejected your claim, you can appeal to the District Election Officer within 15 days, and then to the Chief Electoral Officer within 30 days. Names can still be added after the final roll, so a missing name is fixable, but you can vote only if you are on the roll.

The SIR Schedule and What Changed

Earlier reports gave 7 October as the date for the final roll. The Election Commission revised the Karnataka schedule in August, and the dates that now apply are:

• 30 June to 17 August: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) went house to house with enumeration forms
• 24 August: draft roll published
• 24 August to 23 September: claims and objections window
• Up to 22 October: notices and hearings for flagged voters
• 27 October: final roll published
• 1 October 2026: qualifying date for new registrations

If you read an older article that says the final roll is on 7 October, use 27 October instead.

The Numbers Behind This Roll

• Draft roll: about 4.46 crore electors (4,46,35,975)
• Flagged entries: about 1.08 crore entries in the draft roll fell under the absent, shifted, dead or duplicate (ASDDO) categories
• Notices: over 43 lakh voters were issued notices, and hearings were completed across all districts
• Form 6 (new inclusion): about 10.43 lakh applications between 16 June and 22 October
• Form 8 (corrections): about 13.11 lakh applications in the same period
• Form 7 (objections): about 2.29 lakh applications in the same period

How many names were finally removed will be clear only when the final roll is out. A large number of voters were flagged or noticed, so a quick check is worth it even if you filled in your enumeration form.

How to Check Your Name

1. Go to the Election Commission's voter portal (voters.eci.gov.in) and click Download Electoral Roll
2. Select State: Karnataka, Year of Revision: 2026, and Roll Type: SIR FinalRoll - 2026
3. Choose your district and your assembly constituency
4. Enter the captcha, then pick your Part
5. Download the PDF and search for your name

Not sure of your part number? Pick the polling station near your home from the list. Download the PDF for that part and search for your name.

If you've moved recently, check the roll for your old constituency as well. You can also ask your BLO to check the roll for you, or call the voter helpline on 1950.

A Voter ID card alone doesn't prove your name is on the roll. Check the roll itself, even if you have your card.

What to Verify in Your Entry

• Your name and your relative's name, spelled correctly
• Your age
• Your constituency, part number and polling station
• Your photograph

The polling station on the roll is where you vote. If it is far from your home or shows an old address, fix it now, not on polling day.

If Your Name Is There but a Detail Is Wrong

File Form 8. It corrects details on an existing entry: name spelling, relative's name, age, address, photograph and similar fields. Form 8 is also the form for an address change after moving. Attach a document that shows the correct detail.

Don't file Form 6 for a correction. Form 6 creates a fresh registration, and using the wrong form is a common reason for rejection.

If Your Name Is Missing

1. Search again in the PDF, trying alternate spellings, the neighbouring Parts and your old constituency
2. Ask your BLO or the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) why the name is missing, and keep any SIR notice and acknowledgement you received
3. File Form 6, online or on paper through your BLO or the ERO, with your proof of age and proof of address
4. Stay reachable. The BLO may visit your address to verify, and the ERO decides on your application

Form 6 is accepted after the final roll as well. Approved names are added in supplementary lists, so you don't have to wait for the next full revision. File early, because applications are cut off before an election's nomination deadline.

If your claim or application was rejected:

• First appeal: to the District Election Officer (District Magistrate), within 15 days of the ERO's order
• Second appeal: to the Chief Electoral Officer of the state, within 30 days

Keep copies of every acknowledgement and written reply, and note the dates. The time limits run from the date of the order.

Documents for Form 6

• Proof of age, such as a birth certificate, school certificate or passport
• Proof of address, such as Aadhaar, a utility bill, a rent agreement or a bank passbook with your current address
• A recent passport-size photograph
• Your earlier EPIC number, if you had one
• Details of a family member registered in the same constituency, if you have one

Enter your name and details exactly as they appear on your documents. A spelling difference between the form and the proof is the most common reason an application is sent back.

Common Mistakes Worth Avoiding

• Assuming the Voter ID card means you are on the roll: check the roll itself
• Filing Form 6 for a correction, or Form 8 for a missing name: each form has a different job
• Searching only under your current address: if you moved recently, search your old constituency too
• Throwing away the SIR notice and acknowledgement: you need them if you have to appeal
• Waiting for polling day: an application takes time to be verified and added
• Missing the appeal window: the first appeal is open for 15 days from the ERO's order

Where DocuPro Fits In

DocuPro assists with Form 6 and Form 8. Form 6 is for applying again when your name is not in the electoral roll, and Form 8 is for corrections to an entry that is already on it. We check your documents, make sure the right form is filed, submit the application and track it until it is decided.

The Electoral Registration Officer decides every application, so we can't guarantee the outcome or speed up the verification. What we do is make sure the right form is filed with documents that match, so the application isn't sent back for a fixable mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the Karnataka final voter list published?

On 27 October 2026. It was earlier scheduled for 7 October, and the Election Commission revised the date in August.

2. How do I check if my name is on the final voter list?

On the Election Commission's voter portal, click Download Electoral Roll, select Karnataka, 2026 and SIR FinalRoll - 2026, choose your district, constituency and Part, then search the PDF for your name. If you don't know your Part, pick the polling station near your home.

3. Is my Voter ID card enough to prove I am on the roll?

No. Check the roll itself. The card alone doesn't show that your name is on the current list.

4. My name is missing from the final list. What do I do?

File Form 6 for fresh registration, with proof of age and address. Ask your BLO or ERO why the name is missing, and keep every acknowledgement.

5. When do I use Form 8?

When your name is on the roll but a detail is wrong, such as your name spelling, age, address or photograph. Form 8 is also the form for a change of address.

6. Can I still be added after the final roll is published?

Yes. Form 6 is accepted after the final roll, and approved names go into supplementary lists. File well before the nomination deadline of an election.

7. What if my claim was rejected?

Appeal to the District Election Officer within 15 days of the ERO's order. If that appeal is unsuccessful, a second appeal goes to the Chief Electoral Officer within 30 days.

8. I received an SIR notice. What should I do with it?

Keep it, along with any hearing acknowledgement. It is your record that you took part in the process, and you need it if your name is missing.

9. What is Form 7?

Form 7 is an objection to the inclusion of a name or a request for deletion. If someone has objected to your name, you are called for a hearing, and you should attend with proof of your residence.

10. Is there a fee to file Form 6 or Form 8?

No government fee is charged for filing these forms.

Electoral roll dates, forms and procedures referenced in this article reflect the situation as of October 2026 and are set by the Election Commission of India and the Chief Electoral Officer, Karnataka, which can revise requirements at any time. Always verify current requirements on the official Election Commission website or with your Electoral Registration Officer before filing. DocuPro is an independent, privately owned document facilitation service; it is not a government agency, and approvals, timelines and outcomes are decided by the concerned authorities.