How to Check Whether a Stock Broker Is SEBI Registered

NiveshCheck records registration details from published SEBI material, but it is not a verification service. Check the latest official SEBI record yourself before opening an account or acting on a name, registration number, or website.

Use the official SEBI directory for the current record

SEBI provides a recognised intermediaries directory that can be searched by registration number or by member or trade name. A directory listing is a starting point for checking identity details; it is not a recommendation or a suitability assessment.

Ask the broker for its legal name, trade name, and SEBI registration number.
Search the registration number in SEBI's recognised intermediaries directory.
Compare the legal name, trade name, recorded address, and exchange information with the details you were given.
If anything does not match, pause and contact the broker through independently found contact details or ask SEBI or the relevant exchange for clarification.

What this check can and cannot tell you

This check helps establish whether the details you have match an official registration record. It does not confirm that a website, app, caller, offer, fee, product, or investment is genuine or suitable for you.

Read the account documents and charges carefully, understand the risks involved, and keep copies of the documents and records you receive. SEBI's investor guidance recommends these precautions.

Frequently asked questions

Can NiveshCheck confirm a broker's current status?

No. NiveshCheck is an independent reference directory. Use the official SEBI directory for the latest record and make your own assessment.

Does a SEBI registration number mean a broker is suitable for me?

No. Registration information is not a recommendation, endorsement, guarantee, or assessment of suitability.

Primary sources

Read the original guidance and check for updates directly with the issuing organisation.

How this guide is prepared

This guide is maintained by the NiveshCheck Editorial Team using the primary sources linked above. It is general information only and may not reflect later changes to an official source or process.

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