Documents Required for Demat Account

In this article

1. A quick checklist for opening a demat account
2. List of proofs required
3. Paperless documentation
4. FAQs

One of the most common reasons for prolonging investing is documentation for demat account . The only way to combat this problem is to face it with a plan! Here’s a quick checklist for the documents required to open a demat account:

1. Identity proof

• PAN card – This is mandatory for every investor.
• Unique Identification Number (UIN) – This could either be Aadhaar card or Passport or Election card.
• Proof of identity issued by government bodies, PSUs or public financial companies, universities or professional bodies – ICAI, ICSI, etc.

2. Address Proof

Either of these documents can be used as a proof of permanent address:

• Aadhar card
• Ration card with address
• Certificate of address issued from government bodies
• Water bill in your name
• Telephone bill in your name
• Electricity bill in your name
• Bank statement

3. Bank Proof

Any of the following documents qualify as bank proof:

• Personalized cancelled cheque
• Bank account statements for the past six months
• Passbook

4. Income Proof

Any of the following documents qualify as income proof:

• Income Tax Returns (ITR) copy
• A copy of audited annual accounts audited by a qualified CA
• Salary slip
• Personalized cancelled cheque
• Bank account statements for the past six months
• Passbook
• Documents substantiating ownership of assets

5. Passport -size photographs 

Once you have gathered these documents, the next step is to fill the Demat account opening form. Along with the Demat form, you are also required to fill the nomination and power of attorney agreements. It is also important to know that a minor cannot be appointed as a joint holder but can be a nominee to a demat account. The Power of Attorney (POA) agreement has your demat account and bank details. Duly note that the POA must be given out in the name of broker and not in any other name. The agreement is given to the broker for transferring securities, settling trade and transferring funds to and from your account.

6. Paperless demat account documentation

Majority of brokers provide paperless demat account opening facility to their customers. The benefit of going paperless is digitisation of information. Everything will be saved on databases and hence recovering data becomes easier. Highly secured and trustworthy systems are less prone to risks. These systems are economical and hassle-free. Now that you are all set with a quick checklist for opening a demat account, why delay further? Open a demat account with Samco today! Samco offers plethora of investing tools like…

• Reliable and fastest trading app Samco App,
• Delivery funding and accessibility to ‘buy today, pay in 2 days’ are game changing tools for your investments.
• Updated research & recommendations along with Samco’s knowledge centre helps you plan your finances better.
• Trigger alerts and simplified market feed helps to manage investments better and take better investment decisions.
• World class infrastructure and support assures complete safety and security.

FAQs – Documents Required for Demat Account

• What is a demat account?

A demat account holds all your securities in an electronic form. It helps mitigate the risk of misplacement and theft.

• Why does one need to open a demat account?

Demat account with a registered broker is mandatory for buying and selling shares in the stock market.

• How many people can jointly hold a demat account?

A demat account can be jointly held by three holders. An individual can appoint two joint holders. However, the demat account will be in the name of the primary holder.

• Why is nomination helpful?

Nomination helps to avoid conflicts between family members in case of the death of the primary holder. Nomination is allowed for accounts with joint holders. In case of the death of joint holders the securities will be transferred to nominee.