NRI Demat Account Notarisation London
Your Indian broker or Depository Participant needs notarised documents before they will open, maintain, or transfer your demat account. If your PAN is not KYC-verified as non-resident on CVL-KRA, every broker in India requires notarised identity and address documents before they will proceed.
We notarise NRI demat documents same-day at our Wigmore Street office in central London. Fixed fees, no hidden costs. Apostille service included if your Depository Participant requires it.
Documents NRI individuals need notarised
Every Indian broker requires the same core set of notarised documents for NRI account opening, KYC verification, and share transfers. The requirement comes from SEBI and the KYC Registration Agencies (CVL-KRA, NSDL, CDSL) and applies regardless of which broker or bank you use.
Opening or updating an NRI demat account
These documents must be both self-attested AND notarised by a public notary, Indian embassy, or authorised bank official:
Not notarised — these are self-attested or signed only: PAN card copy, NRE/NRO bank proof (cancelled cheque or statement), income proof, FATCA declaration, FEMA declaration, and PIS permission letter.
Inherited share transmission
Transferring shares from a deceased holder to an NRI heir requires additional notarised documents on top of the KYC set above:
If the securities are worth more than Rs. 5 lakh, a court-issued succession certificate or probate is compulsory.
Dematerialisation of physical share certificates
Converting paper certificates to electronic holdings requires a Dematerialisation Request Form (DRF) submitted to your Depository Participant, along with the original physical certificates and your full KYC documents (notarised as above).
Documents corporates and FPIs need notarised
SEBI requires every KYC document in a Foreign Portfolio Investor registration pack to be certified or notarised before a Designated Depository Participant will process it. This applies to initial registrations, KYC renewals, director changes, UBO declaration updates, and structural changes.
FPI registration document stack
All of the following must be certified or notarised:
Notarisation, apostille, or both?
India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Most FPI documents from the UK need notarisation only. The exception is powers of attorney — these must be notarised first, then apostilled by the FCDO. We handle both under one roof with same-day turnaround on the notarisation and standard, priority, or express apostille service.
Send us your document list from your DDP or custodian and we will confirm exactly what needs notarising, what needs apostilling, and quote a fixed fee.
SWAGAT-FI framework
SEBI’s incoming SWAGAT-FI framework (effective June 2026) simplifies registration for low-risk foreign investors and is expected to increase the volume of new FPI registrations requiring notarised documents. If your fund is preparing for that window, we can turn documents around same-day.
How it works
Arrange Service
Contact us with your requirements. Tell us which broker or DDP you are working with and what documents you need notarised. We quote a fixed fee upfront.
Arrange Signing & Document Handover
Visit our Wigmore Street office with your passport and original documents. Most appointments take 15–30 minutes. Call-out service also available.
Documents Notarised & Apostilled
Documents are notarised the same day. If apostille is needed, we submit to the FCDO on your behalf — standard (10 working days), priority (5 working days), or express (next working day).
Why choose Edward Young for demat notarisation?
India Document Specialists
We notarise documents for NRI demat accounts, FPI registrations, inherited share transmissions, and SEBI compliance work every week. We know what each broker and DDP requires.
Same-Day Notarisation
Documents notarised on the day of your appointment. No waiting. Most appointments take 15–30 minutes.
Fixed Fees — No Surprises
Every job quoted upfront before you book. The fee covers notarisation of all documents in your set. Apostille fees quoted separately if required.
Notarisation + Apostille Under One Roof
We handle notarisation and FCDO apostille submission in a single workflow. Standard, priority, and express turnaround available.
Central London — Wigmore Street, W1
Five minutes from Bond Street and Oxford Circus stations. Easy to reach from anywhere in London, including the City and Canary Wharf. Call-out service also available.
Regulated & Insured
Regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury. STEP-qualified. ACSP-registered. Full professional indemnity insurance.
What our clients say
Holding inherited paper shares in India? Act now.
SEBI has opened a special re-lodgement window from 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2027 for physical share transfer requests that were previously rejected or returned. This is the second and likely final window. After it closes, physical share certificates that have not been dematerialised cannot be transferred.
If you hold inherited paper share certificates in Indian companies, you must act before this deadline. The process requires notarised KYC documents, a transmission request, and the original certificates. Securities credited through this window are subject to a one-year lock-in from the date of credit.
We handle the notarisation and apostille elements. Contact us with your situation and we will confirm what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are notarised documents actually required?
Notarisation is required when your PAN is not KYC-verified as non-resident on CVL-KRA. If your PAN already shows validated NRI status on cvlkra.com, your broker will not require notarisation. If it does not, every broker will require it — this is a SEBI regulation, not a broker-specific policy.
Do I need an apostille as well as notarisation?
It depends on your Depository Participant. India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so many DPs now accept apostilled documents instead of requiring embassy attestation. Some still require only notarisation. Powers of attorney for FPI registrations always need both. Check with your broker first and we will confirm what you need.
How long does notarisation take?
Notarisation is completed same-day at our Wigmore Street office. Most appointments take 15–30 minutes. If you also need an apostille, standard FCDO processing takes 10 working days, priority takes 5 working days, and express is next working day.
Can I get documents notarised remotely or by video?
Most demat-related notarisations require you to attend in person so the notary can verify your identity against your original passport and witness your signature. Contact us with your specific requirements and we will confirm whether an in-person or video appointment is needed.
Which Indian banks and brokers require notarised documents?
All of them, if your PAN is not KYC-verified as NRI. This includes Zerodha, ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Angel One, Kotak Securities, JM Financial, Religare, SBI, ICICI Bank UK, and Bank of Baroda UK. The requirement comes from the KYC Registration Agencies (NSDL, CDSL, CVL-KRA) and applies regardless of which broker you use.
How much does NRI demat notarisation cost?
We charge fixed fees quoted upfront before you book. The fee depends on the number and type of documents. Apostille fees are quoted separately if required. Email us your document list for a quote — we respond within the hour.
Do you handle FPI registration documents for funds?
Yes. We notarise the full KYC document stack required by Designated Depository Participants for FPI registrations — Category I and Category II. This includes board resolutions, constitutional documents, directors’ passport copies, powers of attorney, tax residency certificates, UBO declarations, and audited financials.
How do I transfer inherited shares from the UK?
You need a notarised affidavit of succession and indemnity bond, a certified death certificate (attested by the Indian Embassy if issued abroad), a succession certificate or probate, a transmission request form, and your full KYC documents. If the shares are worth more than Rs. 5 lakh, a court-issued succession certificate or probate is compulsory. We handle all the notarisation and apostille elements.
About Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers
Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers is a specialist London notary practice located at 19 Wigmore Street, London W1U 1PH — five minutes from Bond Street and Oxford Circus stations. The practice is regulated by the Faculty Office of the Archbishop of Canterbury and holds STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) qualification. We are ACSP-registered and members of The Notaries Society.
We provide notarisation, apostille, and certified copy services for documents destined for use worldwide — with particular expertise in Indian, UAE, and Commonwealth jurisdictions.
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- Edward Young Notaries & Lawyers
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