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Open a Firstock Account Online

You can open an individual Firstock account online with your Aadhaar-registered mobile number. Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the e-signature process to set up your trading and demat account.

Step by step registration process

1. Start registration

Visit www.firstock.in and click “sign up” to initiate the registration process. 

2. Contact verification

Verify your mobile number and email ID.

3. Identity verification

Verify your PAN, Date of Birth, and Aadhaar details to complete identity verification, a mandatory step for regulatory compliance.

  • Click “Link from Digilocker” for Aadhaar KYC, enter your Aadhaar number, and verify via OTP and DigiLocker PIN.
  • Click “Allow” to share your documents with the verification platform (DigiLocker).

4. Basic details & trading preferences

Enter your Basic details as required & select your preferred trading segments

  • Fill in your personal details, including your father’s name, mother’s name, marital status, Occupation & Trading experience.
  • Choose the segments (Equity, Mutual Funds, F&O) you wish to trade and invest in and click on “Continue”.
  • Read and acknowledge the risk disclosure for derivatives by clicking “I understand”.

5. Linking a bank account

The verified bank account will be linked to your Demat & Trading Account for seamless fund transfers.

  • UPI: Scan a QR code and make a small payment of Re.1.
  • Manual: Enter your bank details manually.

6. Documents verification

Upload necessary documents.

  • If your PAN cannot be fetched, you will be asked to upload it.
  • Signature, Sign digitally in the space provided or upload your signature.
  • Income proof (Mandatory if you want to trade in F&O)
(For F&O trading, you must also provide proof of income (e.g., Latest 6 Months Bank statement/ 3 Months Salary slips Etc.). Or verify your bank statement online via OTP.)

7. Nomination

Add a nominee, and provide necessary details like Nominee name, Relationship & Date of Birth of nominee.

8. Final steps – photo & digital Signature

Finalize your application with a Live capture and e-signature for legal verification. Ensure that the location services on your mobile or laptop are turned on. 

  • Capture a live photo using your webcam.
  • Click “E-Sign Now”, review the document, and sign electronically.
  • Enter your Aadhaar number, verify it via OTP to finalize the process.

Submission & confirmation

Submit your application for final approval.

  • Click “View E-Sign Document” to review your signed document.
  • You’ll receive an email with your login credentials generally within 10 minutes during working hours
  • Exchange activation may take up to 1 working day after you receive your credentials
Note: Applications from overseas will not be accepted. If you are applying from overseas, please open an NRI account.

For further assistance, contact [email protected].

No, you do not need to send any physical documents if you open your Firstock account online. The entire process is digital.
Your Firstock trading and demat account will be opened within 10 minutes, provided your KYC is verified and all submitted documents are correct
Yes. You can open a Firstock Demat and Trading account without income proof if you want to invest or trade in the Equity segment. Income proof is required only if you want to activate the F&O (Futures & Options) segment.
No. You do not need to restart the application. Sign in using your registered mobile number and OTP. You will be redirected to the section where your application was stopped. Check the rejection reason, make the required changes, and resubmit your application.
To complete the Live Capture (IPV), you must allow camera access in your browser.
    For Google Chrome on Mobile:
  • Open Settings
  • Scroll down and tap Site settings
  • Tap Camera and enable camera access
    • For Google Chrome on Desktop:
  • Click the View site information (lock) icon next to the address bar. Under Camera, select Allow.
  • Refresh or reload the page to apply the changes.
Your account may still be under processing due to verification or other account-opening requirements. You can check your latest account status on the Firstock App or Web Platform. If it remains pending beyond the expected timeline, please contact Firstock Support with your account details and a screenshot, if available.
No. You cannot open more than one individual trading and demat account with Firstock under the same PAN. However, you can open a separate non-individual trading and demat account, such as an HUF, Partnership, LLP, or Corporate account, provided the entity has a separate PAN and the required supporting documents.
If your Aadhaar and PAN are not linked, you will not be able to open a Firstock account online. Link your Aadhaar and PAN through the official Income Tax portal by paying the applicable late fee. Once the linking is updated, you can continue with your Firstock account opening process.
Yes. You can activate the F&O segment anytime after your account is opened. To enable the segment, submit the required income proof and complete the activation process. Once your documents are verified and approved, the F&O segment will be activated in your account.
No. Each Firstock account holder must have a unique mobile number and email ID. The registered details are used for account verification, communications, alerts, and transaction-related updates.
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