Post Office Account Opening Form PDF

Post Office Account Opening Form

How to Fill Out the Post Office Account Opening Form:

• Obtain the Form:
  • Get the account opening form from your local post office or download it from the Indian Post Office website or directly download it from the link given at the bottom of this page.
• Personal Information:
  • Account Type: Select the type of account you wish to open (e.g., Savings Account, Recurring Deposit, Fixed Deposit).
  • Full Name: Write your full name as per your identification document.
  • Gender: Tick the appropriate box for your gender.
  • Date of Birth: Enter your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format.
  • Father’s/Husband’s Name: Write the full name of your father or husband.
  • Address: Provide your residential address along with the PIN code.
  • Contact Details: Enter your mobile number and email address.
• Nomination Details:
  • Nominee Name: Write the name of the person you want to nominate.
  • Relationship with Nominee: Specify your relationship with the nominee.
  • Date of Birth of Nominee: Enter the nominee’s date of birth.
  • Nominee’s Address: Provide the full address of the nominee.
• Identification and Address Proof:
  • Document Details: Mention the details of the identification and address proof documents you are submitting (e.g., Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport).
  • Document Number: Enter the unique number of the identification document.
• Account Details:
  • Initial Deposit: Mention the amount you are depositing initially.
  • Mode of Deposit: Specify the mode of deposit (cash/cheque).
• Other Details (if applicable):
  • PAN: Provide your PAN number if required.
  • Occupation: Mention your occupation.
  • Annual Income: State your annual income.
• Signatures:
  • Applicant’s Signature: Sign in the space provided.
  • Guardian’s Signature: If the account is for a minor, the guardian must sign.
  • Witness Signature: A witness may be required to sign the form.

• Submission:

  • Submit the duly filled form along with the required documents and initial deposit at the post office.
  • The post office staff will verify your documents and process your account opening request.

Documents Required for Post Office Account Opening Form

1. Identification Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.
2. Address Proof: Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, Utility Bills, etc.
3. Photographs: Passport-sized photographs as required.
4. Initial Deposit Slip: For the initial amount you are depositing.

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