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In case NRIs intend to open the account from abroad, can be documents/forms be got signed in the presence of officials of correspondent bank or Indian Embassy/High Commission?

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As far as possible, the forms/documents should be got signed by account holder in the presence of authorized official of correspondent. Such Signatures should be attested by the above said official under seal. If this arrangement is not possible, signatures can be done by account holder in the presence of Embassy/High Commission/Consulate official. A confirmation to this effect should be sought through Registered letter by authorized dealers. • In case of nomination facility for local deposits, Reserve Bank of Indian has advised the banks that account holder should come personally and sign in the presence of bank official for nomination/variation/cancellation in nomination form and execution of indemnities. Is it Compulsory? Authorized dealers should obtain the signatures of all account holders as far as possible in the presence of their bank officials. If not possible, they may get signatures of accounts holders in the presence of authorized officials of their correspondents and same

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