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Whether you’re opening a bank account, applying for a loan, investing in mutual funds or completing your KYC, you’ll likely be asked to submit an OVD<\/strong>. It is one of the key requirements financial institutions use to verify a customer’s identity before offering banking and investment services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what exactly is an OVD? Which documents qualify as an OVD? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you’ll learn what OVD is, its full form and meaning, the list of officially valid documents accepted by the RBI, and why they’re important for KYC and banking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>What is OVD in Banking?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

OVD Full Form – Officially Valid Document.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a government-issued document recognised under the RBI’s Master Direction on KYC for verifying a customer’s identity and address. These documents help financial institutions confirm that the person applying for a financial product or service is genuine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s important to note that not every government-issued identity card qualifies as an OVD<\/strong>. Only documents specifically recognised under RBI guidelines can be accepted for KYC verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span>How Many OVDs Are Available?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The RBI currently recognises six primary Officially Valid Documents (OVDs) for individual KYC verification.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVD Documents List<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The RBI recognises six primary Officially Valid Documents (OVDs)<\/strong> for KYC verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Officially Valid Document<\/strong><\/td>Identity Proof<\/strong><\/td>Address Proof<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Aadhaar Card<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Passport<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Voter ID Card (EPIC)<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
Driving Licence<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
NREGA Job Card (signed by a State Government official)<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr>
National Population Register (NPR) Letter<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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