AD Code Registration (Bank Authorised Dealer)

Mandatory bank code registration for customs clearance and export proceeds repatriation

Validity: Until cancelled or updated

Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast ad code registration (bank authorised dealer) completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Bank Documents

AD Code letter issued by the Authorised Dealer bank branch on bank letterheadRequired
Cancelled cheque or bank account statement of the export accountRequired

Company Documents

Import Export Code (IEC) certificateRequired
GST registration certificateRequired
PAN card of the companyRequired
Certificate of Incorporation or equivalentRequired

Port Submission

Authorisation letter for CHA if filing through a customs agent
Covering letter addressed to the Principal Commissioner of Customs at the relevant portRequired

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Tips to avoid delays

Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.