Documents required to open a bank account (KYC) in India
Banks, brokers and mutual fund houses follow similar KYC rules. This is what you will usually be asked to hand over.
2 required · 2 only if they apply · Updated
Documents you'll need
PAN card
Needed for KYC, or Form 60 if you don't have one
Kept in DigiSafe under: PAN Card
Proof of identity & address
Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence
Kept in DigiSafe under: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License
Only if they apply to you
Current address proof
Only if your ID has an old address: utility bill or rent agreement
Kept in DigiSafe under: Property Docs
Income proof
Salary slip or ITR (asked for some accounts and F&O trading)
Kept in DigiSafe under: Income Tax
Keep these ready on your phone with DigiSafe
- Scan each document once. It is encrypted on your phone, so nobody else can read it.
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Before you apply
This is what offices commonly accept, not an official list. Requirements change and can differ between offices, so check the latest list on the official website or with the office before you go, and carry the originals as well as copies.