https://v2.webnotes.in/tags/existing-account/Recent content in Existing Account on WebNotesHugoen-INTue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/how-to-re-kyc-zerodha/Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/how-to-re-kyc-zerodha/<p>This guide explains how to complete a KYC renewal (re-KYC) for an existing Zerodha demat and trading account, covering the regulatory requirement, the documents needed, and the online process through Console.</p> <aside class="callout callout--key" role="note"> <strong class="callout__label">Prerequisites</strong> <div class="callout__body"><ul> <li>An active Zerodha account with a re-KYC notice visible on Console or in a notification email from Zerodha.</li> <li>The account holder&rsquo;s PAN card (active and linked to Aadhaar).</li> <li>Aadhaar number with access to the Aadhaar-registered mobile number for OTP receipt.</li> <li>Updated address proof if the residential address has changed since the last KYC (Aadhaar with the new address is the simplest option; the Aadhaar must be updated first at the UIDAI portal or an Aadhaar Seva Kendra).</li> <li>The account holder is not required to re-pay the account opening fee. Re-KYC is free.</li> </ul> </div> </aside> <hr> <h2 id="step-by-step-procedure">Step-by-step procedure</h2> <h3 id="step-1-understand-why-re-kyc-is-required">Step 1: Understand why re-KYC is required</h3> <p>SEBI&rsquo;s Prevention of Money Laundering (Maintenance of Records) Rules, 2005, and SEBI circular on Know Your Customer standards require intermediaries (including stockbrokers and depository participants) to periodically re-verify client identity and address information. This is called periodic KYC update or re-KYC.</p>