👤 Document Checklist · 2026

Documents Required for Personal Loan

Keep these documents ready to speed up your personal loan approval. Exact requirements may vary slightly by lender.

Personal Loan — Document Checklist

Identity proof

Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, voter ID or driving licence

Address proof

Aadhaar, utility bill, rent agreement or passport

Passport-size photographs

2–4 recent colour photographs

Income proof (salaried)

Last 3 months salary slips + Form 16 / latest ITR

Bank statements

Last 6 months salary-account bank statements

Employment proof

Employee ID card or appointment/confirmation letter

Personal Loan Documents — FAQs

What documents are required for a personal loan?

You need identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN), address proof, income proof (salary slips + bank statements). See the full checklist above.

Is PAN card mandatory for a personal loan?

Yes. PAN is mandatory for loan applications in India as lenders use it to check your CIBIL score and for KYC compliance.

Can I apply for a personal loan without income proof?

Income proof is required by lenders to assess repayment capacity. Self-employed applicants can submit ITR and bank statements instead of salary slips.

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