A dormant trading account is one that has been inactive for a specified period—usually 24 consecutive months—with no trading activity.
As per SEBI regulations, brokers are required to mark such accounts as dormant for security and compliance reasons.
Your account becomes dormant if:
· You haven’t placed any trades in the last 24 months
You can reactivate your dormant Alice Blue account through online modes.
✅ Reactivation Process:
1 – Visit the Alice Blue website: https://aliceblueonline.com
2 – Register with your Mobile Number and Email ID
3 – Enter your Aadhaar Number
4 – Provide your Bank Details
5 – Upload the Required Documents:
✅ Bank Proof (Cancelled cheque or recent bank statement)
✅ Income Proof (Required for F&O trading)
6 – Complete IPV (In-Person Verification) – via live selfie
7 – Complete the DigiPad Signature
8 – E-sign using Aadhaar-linked mobile number
Required Documents:
· PAN card
· Aadhaar card
· Latest bank statement or cancelled cheque
· Signature
· IPV
Usually takes 24 working hours after submitting all documents and completing the e-sign process.
❌ No, account reactivation is generally free of charge.
❌ No, you cannot place trades until your account is reactivated.
Trading platforms and order placement will be disabled until reactivation is complete.
✅ Yes, you can reactivate your account offline by:
· Downloading the Dormant Reactivation Form
· Filling it manually
· Attaching self-attested documents
· Sending it to the broker’s registered office
For Alice Blue, this can be arranged through customer support.
KRA (KYC Registration Agency) is a SEBI-authorized entity that maintains and verifies your KYC records across all intermediaries (brokers, mutual funds, etc.).
Examples of KRAs:
· CAMS KRA
· CVL KRA
· Karvy KRA
· NDML KRA
· It ensures your KYC is valid and verified across all financial institutions.
· A verified KRA status is required for:
o Opening accounts
o Activating new segments
o Reactivating dormant accounts
✅ Yes, you can complete KRA KYC online via:
· Aadhaar-based eKYC and OTP verification
· Uploading documents and completing IPV (In-Person Verification) digitally
Alice Blue offer a paperless KRA update and KYC process through online portal.