To apply for an ARN offline, obtain the registration form from a local CAMS office or the AMFI website. Complete the form, attach a self-attested NISM Series V-A certificate, PAN card, address proof, bank proof (cancelled cheque), and photographs. Submit this to a CAMS office with a Demand Draft for the fees.
Offline ARN Application Steps
- Step 1: Pass NISM Exam: Pass the NISM Series V-A: Mutual Fund Distributors Certification examination.
- Step 2: Get the Form: Visit the nearest CAMS Office or download the application form from the AMFI website.
- Step 3: Prepare Documents: Gather self-attested copies of:
- NISM Certificate.
- PAN Card.
- Proof of Address.
- Bank Account Proof (cancelled cheque or bank statement).
- Passport-size photographs.
- Step 4: Complete KYD: Fill out the Know Your Distributor (KYD) form (Download Dummy form). Individual applicants must appear in person for biometric identification at the CAMS office.
- Step 5: Submit and Pay: Submit the completed form (Download Dummy Form) and documents at the CAMS POS (Point of Service) and pay the fees via Demand Draft favoring “Association of Mutual Funds in India”.