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title: "What is In-Person Verification (IPV), and why is it required?"
description: "It is recommended to use Google Chrome to complete the IPV."
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canonical: https://support.arrow.trade/account-opening/resident-individual/what-is-in-person-verification-ipv-and-why-is-it-required/
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# What is In-Person Verification (IPV), and why is it required?

> It is recommended to use Google Chrome to complete the IPV.

## Short answer

It is recommended to use Google Chrome to complete the IPV.

It is recommended to use Google Chrome to complete the IPV.

In-Person Verification (IPV) is the process of verifying that the person opening the account and the documents submitted are of the same person. As per regulations, brokers can perform this verification through video.

To complete your IPV:

## Important guidelines for IPV

You must ensure that only you (the account holder) are present during the IPV. Your IPV will be rejected if anyone else is present.

You do not need to show the 4-digit code during IPV when opening a secondary demat account or updating your contact details.

## Special cases

Minor accounts: Both the guardian and the minor must be present during the IPV.

Joint accounts: Each account holder must use the mobile number mentioned in the KYC forms to complete their own IPV.

## Broker details

iRage Broking Services LLP (SEBI registration INZ000011262), product name **Arrow**. Registered office: Gift City, Gandhinagar.

## Related

- Browse more in [resident individual](/account-opening/resident-individual/)
- Open account: [kyc.arrow.trade](https://kyc.arrow.trade)
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- Support: [support@arrow.trade](mailto:support@arrow.trade)

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Source: https://support.arrow.trade/account-opening/resident-individual/what-is-in-person-verification-ipv-and-why-is-it-required/
Publisher: Arrow / iRage Broking Services LLP