RBI Clarifies Required Documents for Savings Account Opening in India

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The Reserve Bank of India's KYC Master Direction specifies six Officially Valid Documents (OVDs) required for identity and address verification for savings accounts. These documents include a Passport, Driving Licence, proof of Aadhaar possession, Voter's Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India, a job card signed by a State Government officer, or a letter from the National Population Register. Customers must provide only one OVD that contains both their photo and address.

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The RBI's rules establish the definitive documentation needed for account holders seeking to open or maintain savings accounts in India. This clarity impacts how financial institutions verify customer identity and address requirements.

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Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral bank of India setting Know Your Customer (KYC) standards
election commissionBody overseeing elections, whose documents are used for KYC
state governmentGovernment whose officials issue documents used for KYC

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