Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to vote in a single phase in the Assembly Elections 2026 tomorrow (April 9). The state has a total of 140 Assembly seats and the results are expected to be declared on May 4.
Many voters may not have their physical voter ID cards on polling day. However, while voter ID cards are commonly used, they are not the only acceptable form of identification for casting a vote. Several alternative documents are also considered valid ID proof at polling stations.
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: List of valid ID proofs for voting
Here is a list of alternative documents that can be used as valid identification for voting.
- Aadhaar card
- MGNREGA job card
- Bank or post office passbooks with photographs
- Health insurance smart card issued under the scheme of the Ministry of Labour
- Driving license
- PAN card
- Smart Card issued by RGI under NPR
- Passport
- Pension documents with photograph
- Service ID cards (with photograph) issued by central or state governments or public sector undertakings, public limited companies
- Official identity card issued to MPs, MLAs, MLCs
- Unique Disability ID (UDID) issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.