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How to open a Zerodha account offline?

If the mobile number is linked to the Aadhaar, a resident individual account can be opened online. See How to open a Zerodha account online?

To open an offline account, the following documents are required:

Application form

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 one of the following documents: Driving licence, voter ID, passport, Aadhaar card. 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.

In-person Verification (IPV)

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

Need help? Call Zerodha’s new account opening desk at 080 4719 2020, 080 7117 5337 or create a ticket.

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? If the account holder is a senior citizen and cannot sign the forms, a medical certificate and a thumb impression of the account holder on a sheet of paper must be sent along with the other documents.