This document outlines the steps to open a demat account, which allows an individual to hold securities like stocks, mutual funds, and other financial instruments in electronic format. First, an individual chooses a depository participant and completes the application form providing personal details. Required documents like identity proof, address proof, and income proof are submitted. Then, the individual undergoes KYC verification and pays applicable fees before receiving their account details and starting to trade and invest in securities.

1. HOW TO OPEN A
DEMAT
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DEMAT ACCOUNT

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3. C H O O S E A D E P O S I TO RY
PA R T I C I PA N T ( D P ) :
A Depository Participant is an
intermediary authorized by the
Depository (NSDL or CDSL) to offer
Demat services. There are many DPs
in India, including banks and
brokerage firms. Research and select
a DP that suits your needs,
considering factors like fees, customer
service, and accessibility.
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4. C O M P L E T E T H E A P P L I C AT I O N
F O R M : Contact your chosen DP and request
an account opening application form.
You can often find these forms online
on the DP's website as well. Fill out
the form with accurate information,
including your personal details,
financial information, and investment
objectives.
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5. AT H E R R E Q U I R E D D O C U M E N T S :
You will need to provide several
documents as part of your application.
Commonly required documents include:
•Proof of Identity (Aadhar card, Passport,
PAN card, Voter ID, or driver's license).
•Proof of Address (Passport, Aadhar card,
Voter ID, utility bills, or bank statements).
•Passport-sized photographs.
•PAN card (Mandatory for financial
transactions).
•Income Proof (Bank statements, salary
slips, or Income Tax Returns for certain
investments).
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6. K Y C ( K N O W Y O U R C U S TO M E R )
P R O C E S S :
The DP will verify your KYC
documents. You may need to visit the
DP's office in person to complete this
process. Some DPs also offer video
KYC options.
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7. S U B M I T T H E A P P L I C AT I O N :
After completing the KYC process and
attaching all required documents,
submit the application form to your
chosen DP.
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8. S I G N AT U R E V E R I F I C AT I O N :
You may need to have your signatures
verified by a bank manager or a notary
public. The DP will provide guidelines
on this
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9. A G R E E M E N T A N D F E E S T R U C T U R E :
Review and understand the terms and
conditions, as well as the fee structure
associated with your Demat account.
Make sure you are aware of brokerage
charges, annual maintenance charges
(AMC), and transaction charges.
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10. A C C O U N T O P E N I N G F E E :
Pay the account opening fee and any
other charges required by the DP. This
varies depending on the DP and the
type of account you choose.
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11. R E C E I V E Y O U R A C C O U N T D E TA I L S :
Once your application is processed and
approved, you will receive your Demat
account number and login details.
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12. START TRADING AND
INVESTING:
With your Demat account in
place, you can now start buying
and selling securities in the
Indian stock market. You can
place orders through your DP's
trading platform or use third-
party trading apps.
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13. T H A N K YO U
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