Video KYC


Pre KYC checks
Please ensure the following have been completed for production access -

  • Channel partner agreement with the partner AMC
  • HMAC Authentication (for production only. Not required for sandbox environment)

Step 1 -
User inputs PAN into the distributor's application.

Step 2 -
Check KYC status API
The test PANs are available here
A background check for KYC status through PAN using CVL API is performed.
If the user in not KYC compliant, proceed to the next steps.
Note - The KRA allows access to this API for ARN holders only.

Step 3 -
File upload
The investor has to upload the following documents (mandatory by regulation) -

  1. Proof of Identity (PAN)
  2. Proof of Address
    • Driving license/Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar
    • Both images (front and back) of the document are required
  3. Photo (a selfie where face should be clearly visible)
  4. Signature (on a white background)
  5. Video
    • Sample video
    • The investor has to speak their name and PAN number in the video (the audio has to be loud and clear else the request will be rejected)
    • The video has to be atleast 14 seconds long.
    • The video has to be in .mp4 format with H.264 encoding (If the user submits in a different format, please convert the same into the required format before submission respectively)
    • The face of the investor has to be clearly visible
    • The video has to be captured within the app itself (the investor cannot record it using the camera app on the mobile phone or the webcam on a laptop and upload it later)

Step 4 - Create Video KYC request
Create Video KYC request

Step 5 - Create investment order
Create a minimum investment of ₹100 in any scheme of the partner AMC.

Step 6 - Fetch status
Check Video KYC status

Step 7 - Update Video KYC request (if required)
Update Video KYC request

<!-- - The investor has to read out the OTP that they shall receive on the distributor's app, while holding their ID proof clearly in front of the camera. - The ID proof to be held has to be a government approved one (Driving license/Passport/Voter ID/Aadhaar/PAN) -->