You can change the name in your Zerodha account by first updating your name with the Income Tax Department (ITD) and then completing the process online via re-KYC. You need your Aadhaar linked to your mobile number to complete the process online. If your Aadhaar is not linked to your mobile number, use the offline process instead.
Zerodha updates the name on your account from the ITD records, not from the documents you submitted when opening your account. If your name differs between Zerodha and your submitted documents, you must first update the name with the ITD before raising a request with Zerodha.
Online process
- Visit account.zerodha.com and complete the re-KYC process.
- If your name on Zerodha records does not match the ITD records, you will see a prompt to enter your name as per the ITD.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication.
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Upload the relevant supporting document depending on the type of request:
- For minor name changes, upload your PAN or passport.
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For major name changes (due to marriage, divorce, personal preference, or removal of names), ensure the following before starting the online process:
- The name change is either published in the Gazette or supported by a marriage certificate with a verifiable QR code.
- The supporting document is verifiable online via the relevant government source (e.g., the Maharashtra Gazette).
- Complete the e-sign.
- The submitted document will be reviewed, verified against the relevant government source, and approved if it meets the validation requirements.
Offline process
Documents required:
- Account modification form and KYC (PDF), Sample copy (PDF)
- Annexure B (PDF), Sample copy (PDF). (Required for: minor name change, name change due to marriage or divorce, change in name for any other reason, removal of middle and last name)
- PAN: Self-attested copy of the PAN with the signature in the Applicant signature box.
- Address proof: Self-attested copy of the address proof. If you submit an Aadhaar as proof, ensure you submit a masked Aadhaar
Additional documents for name change due to marriage or divorce, change in name for any other reason, or removal of middle and last name (any one of the following):
- Marriage or divorce certificate: a notarised copy of the marriage or divorce certificate
- Passport: self-attested copy of the passport showing the husband's or father's name
- Publication: if you reside in Karnataka or Punjab, provide an original newspaper publication or a notarised photocopy. For all others, provide an original notarised copy of the name change publication in the official gazette. The old or existing name on the gazette must match the name on the PAN you submitted while opening your account with Zerodha. Sample copy (PDF)
You do not have to fill in the address on the KYC or modification forms. If you wish to fill them in before sending, create a ticket with the soft copies so the team can verify all documents are in place before you courier.
Your signature on these documents must match the signature you provided when opening your account. Your account modification form and supporting documents are valid for 30 days from the submission date.
Courier your documents to:
Zerodha Customer Support Centre
192A 4th Floor,
Kalyani Vista, 3rd Main Road,
JP Nagar 4th Phase,
Bengaluru, 560076
Your name will be updated within 72 working hours of Zerodha receiving your forms or approving your online submission. A ₹25 account modification charge, plus GST, applies.