How to track Zerodha account opening status

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This guide explains how to check the status of a Zerodha account opening application, interpret the status messages at each stage, and take corrective action if the application is delayed or stuck.

Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Understand the account opening stages

A Zerodha account application goes through several stages before it is activated. For an individual online application (resident Indian), the stages are:

Stage	Description	Typical duration
Mobile OTP verified	Sign-up started, mobile confirmed	Instant
PAN and DOB verified	PAN checked against ITD	Instant
Fee paid	Rs 200 account opening fee received	Instant after payment
Aadhaar eKYC complete	UIDAI data fetched	Instant
Photograph and signature uploaded	Files uploaded and verified	Minutes to hours
IPV complete	Video verification session done	Minutes to hours
Bank account linked	Penny-drop or document upload done	Minutes to hours
Documents e-signed	Broker-client and DP agreement signed	Instant after OTP
Zerodha back-office review	Documents reviewed by Zerodha team	A few hours to 1 business day
Account activated	Trading and demat accounts live	1-2 business days

For physical form applications (NRI, corporate, HUF, minor), add 5-15 business days for transit and document review after the courier is dispatched.

Step 2: Visit the Zerodha application status page

Go to zerodha.com/open-account. If an application is in progress, the page detects the session (via browser cookie or mobile number) and shows the current status directly.

Alternatively:

Check the email inbox for the registered email address for messages from accounts@zerodha.com or signup@zerodha.com. These emails contain direct links to resume the application at the last incomplete step.
If the application was started on the Kite mobile app, open the app and navigate to the account opening section to see the status.

Step 3: Enter the registered mobile number if prompted

If the status page does not auto-detect the session (for example, if using a different device or browser), enter the mobile number used to begin the sign-up. An OTP is sent to that number for verification. After OTP entry, the application status is displayed.

Step 4: Interpret the status and pending actions

The status page shows the current stage and any action required. Common status messages and what they mean:

Status message	What it means
“Application in progress”	At least one step is incomplete; click the link to complete it
“Documents under verification”	Zerodha’s team is reviewing submitted documents
“Income proof required”	Segment activation (F&O, currency, commodity) needs income proof upload
“IPV pending”	Video verification not yet completed
“Bank verification pending”	Penny-drop or document upload for bank not done
“Account activated”	The account is live; login credentials have been sent
“Application rejected”	A document or verification step failed; see the reason and resubmit

If the status shows a pending action, click the link on the status page to go directly to the incomplete step. There is no need to restart the application; Zerodha’s sign-up flow saves progress at each step.

Step 5: Resume incomplete steps

The sign-up flow allows resumption from any previously completed step. Access the pending step via:

The direct link in the status email.
The “Resume application” option on the sign-up page at zerodha.com/open-account.
The Kite app’s account opening flow.

If the fee has been paid but the Aadhaar eKYC was not completed, the flow resumes from the eKYC step automatically; the fee is not charged again.

Step 6: Check for activation email

Once all steps are complete and Zerodha’s review is done, an activation email is sent from Zerodha to the registered email address. This email contains:

The Zerodha client ID (also called the user ID; typically in the format of two letters followed by four digits, e.g., AB1234).
Instructions to set the login password.
Links to download the Kite app.
The demat account number (BO ID for CDSL, or equivalent for NSDL).

If the activation email is not received within 2 business days of completing all steps, check the spam or junk mail folder. Add accounts@zerodha.com to the contacts to prevent future emails from being filtered.

Step 7: Contact Zerodha support if stuck

If the application has not progressed for more than 2 business days after completing all online steps, or more than 7 business days after couriering physical forms, contact Zerodha support:

Email: support@zerodha.com or accounts@zerodha.com, with the subject “Account opening status inquiry” and the registered mobile number and application reference number in the body.
Support portal: support.zerodha.com (ticket-based; response in 1-2 business days).
Phone: Zerodha’s support number (available on zerodha.com/contact); call during business hours (9:00 AM to 6:00 PM IST, Monday to Friday).

For physical form applications, provide the courier company name and tracking number when contacting support. This allows the Zerodha team to verify receipt of the documents and check the processing queue.

What can go wrong

Activation email in spam folder: The Zerodha activation email is frequently filtered to spam by Gmail and Outlook. Check the spam folder and add accounts@zerodha.com to contacts.
Application expired: Zerodha’s sign-up flow may expire applications that have been inactive for a specified period (typically 30 days). If the application is expired, a new application must be started; the Rs 200 fee may need to be paid again. Contact support to clarify whether the fee from the expired application can be applied to the new one.
Bank verification holding up activation: If the penny-drop verification failed and the alternative document upload is pending, the account will not be activated. Return to the sign-up flow via the status page link and upload a cancelled cheque or bank statement.
IPV failed multiple times: If the IPV video recording was attempted but failed (poor lighting, camera issues), the status page shows “IPV pending” even after attempts. Contact Zerodha support; they can schedule a manual IPV review or offer an alternative.
Physical application in transit for more than 10 days: If the courier tracking shows the package has been delivered to Zerodha’s address but the status has not updated, email accounts@zerodha.com with the courier tracking number and delivery confirmation.

How to open a Zerodha account online - Full account opening guide with each step explained
How to complete Zerodha KYC online - KYC steps that need to be completed for the account to activate
How to fix a stuck KYC at Zerodha - Specific recovery steps if a KYC step is stuck
How to do Zerodha IPV via video - Completing the video IPV if it is pending
How to open a Zerodha NRI account - NRI-specific tracking (physical form applications)
How to re-KYC an existing Zerodha account - If the account was activated but then put on hold for KYC renewal

References

Zerodha account opening status page: zerodha.com/open-account/status (accessed May 2026).
Zerodha support centre: support.zerodha.com (accessed May 2026).
SEBI Circular on timelines for broker account activation (SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/37, 23 March 2023).

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Last reviewed: 12 May 2026
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Time required	2 minutes to check status
Documents needed	Application reference number, registered mobile number, or email
Cost	Free