Most often, stock broking firms have thousands of clients. It is not feasible to take physical orders from every client on time. So, to make this process seamless, you open a trading account. Using this account, you can place buy or sell orders either online or by phone, which will automatically be directed to the exchange through the stock broker.
Just like the procedure for opening a demat account, you need to submit proof of identity and address along with a passport size photograph and the account opening form for opening a trading account. Here is a broad list of documents that can be used as proofs:
PAN card, voter's ID, passport, driver's licence, bank attestation, IT returns, electricity bill, telephone bill, ID cards with applicant's photo issued by the central or state government and its departments, statutory or regulatory authorities, public sector undertakings (PSUs), scheduled commercial banks, public financial institutions, colleges affiliated to universities, or professional bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, bar council etc.
Ration card, passport, voter ID card, driving licence, bank passbook or bank statement, verified copies of electricity bills, residence telephone bills, leave and licence agreement or agreement for sale, self-declaration by High Court or Supreme Court judges, identity card or a document with address issued by the central or state government and its departments, statutory or regulatory authorities, public sector undertakings (PSUs), scheduled commercial banks, public financial institutions, colleges affiliated to universities and professional bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, Bar Council etc.