How to fix a stuck 'pending verification' on Zerodha KYC

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

After submitting documents for a new Zerodha account, some applicants find their KYC status stuck on “Pending Verification” for longer than the normal 2 to 5 business-day window. In some cases, the application is silently rejected and the status never updates to “Rejected” in the portal.

Understanding the KYC pipeline, which involves Zerodha’s internal team, CKYC (Central KYC Registry), and UIDAI’s DigiLocker, helps identify where the delay has occurred and what action to take.

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How to fix a stuck 'pending verification' on Zerodha KYC