SIR 2.0 Explained: Valid Documents To Key Dates — All About EC's Voter-List Revision Exercise In 12 States

The Election Commission (EC) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This phase will cover 12 states and Union territories, with the final electoral rolls scheduled for publication on Feb. 7, 2026.

While no documents are mandatory during house visits, the EC has listed 12 indicative documents that may be used for verification:

1. ID/Pension Order issued by Central or State Govt/PSU

2. Any government or PSU document issued before July 1, 1987

3. Birth Certificate

4. Passport

5. Matriculation/Educational certificate

6. Permanent Residence certificate

7. Forest Rights certificate

8. OBC/SC/ST or caste certificate

9. National Register of Citizens entry (where applicable)

10. Family Register prepared by local authorities

11. Land or house allotment certificate by government

12. Aadhaar

The EC said the revision is a constitutional obligation to ensure accurate and credible voter rolls.