π 1. Vendor Identity Verification
A. Aadhaar Card (Vendor/Owner)
- Must be clear, colour, and unmasked.
- Upload front & back.
- Make sure full name and DOB are visible.
- Avoid glare or cropping.
B. PAN Card (Vendor/Owner)
- Must match the name registered in the METUL vendor account.
- Ensure it is the original PAN, not e-PAN screenshot unless accepted.
- Numbers and signature must be visible.
π 2. Business Verification (if applicable)
A. GST Certificate (if registered)
- Upload the full certificate with:
- Legal name
- Trade name
- Address
- GSTIN
- Constitution of business
B. Shop & Establishment Licence / Trade Licence
- Should show business name and address.
- Must be valid and current.
C. Partnership Deed or Company Registration Documents
- Required if youβre registering as a company, partnership, or LLP.
- Include:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum/Articles (if applicable)
- Partnership deed (if partnership firm)
π 3. Bank Verification
A. Cancelled Cheque / Passbook / Bank Statement
- Must show:
- Account holder name
- Account number
- IFSC code
- Must match the name of the vendor/owner.
πΉ Do NOT upload blurry, folded, edited, or screenshot images.
πΉ Ensure the cheque is not signed.
π 4. Vehicle Verification (For Fleet Vendors)
A. Registration Certificate (RC)
- Must be the commercial vehicle RC (yellow plate or permitted).
- Must show:
- Vehicle number
- Owner name
- Fuel type
- Registration date
- Front & back required.
B. Vehicle Insurance
- Must be active and valid.
- Entire policy document must be uploaded.
- Must show:
- Policy number
- Validity
- Vehicle number
- Owner name
C. Permit
- City/State Permit / All-India Permit (depending on vehicle type).
- Ensure stamp & signature are clearly visible.
D. Fitness Certificate
- Required for commercial vehicles.
- Must show validity dates.
E. PUC Certificate
- Must be valid on date of upload.
π 5. Driver Verification (For Vendors Adding Drivers)
A. Driving Licence
- Must be valid and clear.
- Front & back.
- Should show Transport endorsement if required.
B. Aadhaar & PAN (Driver)
- Same rules as vendor documents.
C. Driver Badge / PSV Badge
- Required in many Indian cities.
- Must be valid and issued by RTO.
D. Driver Photo
- Clear, front view, no sunglasses, white/plain background.
π 6. Uploading Instructions (Important)
β Upload original scanned copies or high-quality photos
β Ensure all edges of the document are visible
β Make sure names, dates, numbers are readable
β Avoid:
- Screenshots
- Edited photos
- Cropped images
- Glare or shadows
β Keep file size within METULβs platform limits (usually JPG/PNG/PDF).