What documents are required to open a bank account

To open a bank account in India, you generally need to provide the following documents under KYC norms:

• Proof of Identity: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License.
• Proof of Address: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or utility bills (electricity/water) not older than three months.
• PAN Card: Mandatory for most financial transactions; if unavailable, Form 60 must be submitted.
• Photographs: 2-3 recent passport-size photographs.

Additional documents like birth certificates may be required for minors or partnership deeds for businesses.