One has to approach a DP and fill up an account opening form and follow the Account opening procedure. The account opening form must be supported by a Proof of Identity. Signature and photograph of investor must be authenticated by an existing demat account holder or by investor’s banker. Alternatively, one can submit a copy of a valid Passport, Voters Id Card, Driving License or PAN card with photograph or such other identity proof as may be acceptable to the DP. For Proof of Address he can provide a copy of ration card or passport or voter ID or PAN card or driving license or bank passbook or such other documents as may be acceptable to the DP.
(Investor should carry original documents for verification by an authorized official of the depository participant, under his signature.)
Further investor has to sign an agreement with DP in the prescribed standard format, containing details of investor’s and DP’s rights and duties. DP should provide investor with a copy of such agreement and schedule of charges for his future reference. Thereafter the DP will open his account in the system and provide him the account number.