Master Circular on 'Account Opening' - Version 1 - NSDL

2. Change in demographic details :2.1 Change of address (NSDL/PI/2004/1622 dated September 7, 2004 &NSDL/POLICY/2008/0040 dated June 4, 2008):2.1.1 For depository account opened in the name of individualI. While processing requests for change of address received fromClients, Participants should obtain the following documents:II.(a) a written application for change of address from the Client (Incase of joint holdings, all holders must sign the application);(b) POI [copy of any one of the documents mentioned in point no.1.1.2 above of the Client (sole holder or either of the holders)visiting the office of the Participant];(c) latest transaction statement of the account received from theParticipant. In case a Client (sole holder or either of theholders) personally visits the Participant's office to submit anapplication (signed by all holders in case of joint holdings) forchange of address alongwith necessary documents (POI / proofof address) mentioned in point nos. 1.1.2 and 1.1.3, theParticipant need not obtain the transaction statement from suchClient (NSDL/POLICY/2007/0030 dated June 18, 2007);(d) Proof of new address [copy of any one of the documentsmentioned in point no. 1.1.3 above] alongwith the originaldocuments of the new address for verification.The Client should personally visit the office of the Participantwhere the Client maintains and operates his/her account andsubmit the application for change of address. However, in case theClient expresses inability to personally visit the office of theParticipant, the application for change of address alongwith otherdocuments can be submitted through an authorised representative,43