Yes, an NRI account can be converted into a resident account. To convert an account, the following documents are required:

Application form

• Equity application form (PDF).

Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction (DDPI) form (PDF) is a document that allows a broker to debit the securities from the client’s demat account and deliver them to the exchange. The client does not have to enter the CDSL T-PIN and OTP to sell shares once the DDPI is submitted. However, DDPI is optional. If clients do not wish to submit the DDPI, CDSL T-PIN can be used for authorisation. See What is Demat Debit and Pledge Instruction (DDPI)?

• Account modification form (PDF) to update the bank and address details of the demat account.
• Account closure form (PDF) to close the NRI trading account. Two copies are required if both NRE and NRO accounts are held.
• Annexure B (PDF) to update the name in the demat account as per the latest documents.

Supporting Documents

• A passport-size photograph to affix and sign across on the equity and commodity applications.
• Self-attested copy of the PAN with the signature under Applicant signature .
• Self-attested address proof. Any of the following documents: Driving licence, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar card or bank statement. If Aadhaar is being submitted as proof, ensure that a masked Aadhaar is submitted, i.e., black out the first 8 digits of the Aadhaar number. Only the last four digits should be visible. To download a masked Aadhaar online, visit myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ and tick the Do you want a masked Aadhaar? option while downloading Aadhaar.
• A bank account proof in the client's name. The bank proof can be one of the following: A personalised cancelled cheque with the name printed on it, bank statement, bank passbook copy with the bank account number, bank logo, seal, MICR, and IFSC code clearly visible.
• An income proof to trade in F&O. The income proof can be one of the following:
  • Bank statement for the last six months with an average balance of more than ₹10,000.
  • The latest salary slip with gross monthly income exceeding ₹15,000.
  • ITR acknowledgement with gross annual income exceeding ₹1,20,000.
  • Form 16 with gross annual income exceeding ₹1,20,000.
  • Certificate of net worth more than ₹10,00,000.
  • Statement of demat holdings with current holdings value exceeding ₹10,000.
    
• A self-declaration (PDF) needs to be submitted if there is a minor mismatch in the name between the supporting documents.

In-person Verification (IPV)

As part of the mandatory In-Person Verification (IPV) requirement for all brokers, a Webcam or a physical verification is required. See What is In-Person Verification (IPV), and why is it required?

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Once all the documents are ready, e-mail the soft copy of all the forms to [email protected] The forms will be reviewed in case any corrections are required. After the forms are reviewed, courier the documents and a cheque in favour of Zerodha Broking Limited for the following amount:

• ₹400 towards Equity trading account opening charges.
• ₹600 towards Equity and Commodity trading account opening charges.

Courier all the documents to the following address:

Zerodha,
153/154, 4th Cross, J.P Nagar 4th Phase,
Opp. Clarence Public School,
Bengaluru - 560078

To know all the charges involved while trading and investing, visit zerodha.com/charges#tab-equities.

Did you know? The commodity segment can be activated online once the resident account is opened. To know how to enable the segment, see How do I open a commodity account?