You need the following documents to open a Zerodha Demat account online:

1. Photocopy of PAN card, which can be uploaded on our portal.
2. Aadhaar (you can open your account via the offline route if you don't want to use your Aadhaar details)
3. The mobile number linked to your Aadhaar (Mandatory for Online as you’ll receive the OTP)

To complete the e-Sign process, you will have to authenticate it with an OTP. So, make sure you have the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar. If not, you will not be able to complete the process.

If the number linked to your Aadhaar is inactive, or if you don’t have any number linked, then you can visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to get it updated. Look for your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra here .

4. Bank Proof:

Cancelled cheque/Bank statement/Passbook front page(Anyone) to link your bank account - If your cheque is not personalized then the bank statement you upload should have both the IFSC and MICR code printed on it. If not then your application will be rejected.

Note: The bank proof which you provide should include your name, bank logo/sign/stamp, account number, IFSC and MICR code.

5. Signature:

A photo or scanned copy of your signature will be required to be uploaded. (preferably with pen and not a marker or sketch pen)

6. Income proof(Optional)

It’s mandatory only if you wish to trade in Futures and options – Equity, Commodity, and Currency.

• Bank statement for the last 6 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 holdings value exceeding ₹10,000.

Note: The documents mentioned are for a Resident Individual Account. For NRI, Partnership/LLP, Corporate, and HUF accounts check out the respective articles.