You can find your ARN number in three places. First, log in to the AMFI portal at amfiindia.com under Distributor Corner and use the Duplicate Card option to download your ARN card. Second, check any mutual fund statement issued to a client you've onboarded; your ARN is printed on the statement. Third, use AMFI's "Locate a Distributor" tool on the AMFI website, which lets you search by name or registered details.

Visit the AMFI’s website at amfiindia.com, to check your ARN status online and use the "Locate a Distributor" search tool. It returns the current status of any ARN, whether active, suspended, expired, or invalid. You can also log in to your CAMS-operated AMFI portal account to check your own ARN's validity, renewal status, and any compliance actions still pending. AMFI also publishes lists of suspended, terminated, and invalid ARNs on its website for public reference.

Yes, anyone can look up an ARN number. AMFI's public "Locate a Distributor" tool on amfiindia.com is open to all. Search by the distributor's name, city, or registered email. The tool returns the ARN, registration status, validity, and associated details. It's free, and it's the right place for investors to verify that an advisor is genuinely AMFI-registered before committing any money.

Yes, an ARN code in mutual fund distribution is mandatory. Every individual or entity that sells, recommends, or facilitates mutual fund transactions in India needs an ARN. Under AMFI and SEBI regulations, only ARN holders can be empanelled with AMCs and receive trail commission. Distributing mutual funds without a valid ARN is a regulatory violation that can result in penalties, disgorgement of any commissions earned, and blacklisting from the industry.

The ARN code is valid for three years from the date of issue, co-terminus with your NISM Series V-A certificate. Both expire on the same date and need to be renewed together. AMFI requires distributors to apply for the renewal application at least six months before expiry date. Failure to renew on time may result in delayed commission payments and suspended AMC empanelments.

The list includes your NISM Series V-A certificate, PAN card, Aadhaar card, address proof (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence, voter ID, or a utility bill), bank account proof such as a cancelled cheque, a recent passport-size photograph with a white background, and educational qualification proof (Class 10 mark sheet or higher). Everything is uploaded online through the CAMS-operated AMFI portal. The physical biometric KYD step was discontinued in September 2024.