How to Apply for PAN Card
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How to Apply for PAN Card
PAN stands for Permanent Account Number and is a unique
identification number issued by the Income Tax department of India to identify
every taxpayer in the country. This article will take you through the
step-by-step PAN Card application process - both online through NSDL/UTIITSL
and the offline method as well.
Applying for a PAN card has become easier for people these
days as they can now apply for a fresh PAN online as well as offline. Even
those who have lost their PAN card can apply online for a reprint of the card
or get the e-PAN from NSDL or UTIITSL. Let us discuss how to apply for a PAN
card both online as well as offline.
Table of Contents:
1. How to
Apply for a PAN Card Online
2. How to
Apply for a PAN Card Offline
3. Fees and
Charges
4. Documents
Required
5. FAQs
How to Apply for a PAN Card Online
PAN Application through NSDL (Protean) Portal
The government has made provisions for applicants to apply
for PAN through the Income Tax PAN Services Unit of NSDL. Follow these easy
steps to apply for a PAN online:
Step 1: Open the NSDL site
(https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html) to apply
for a new PAN.
Step 2: Select the Application type – New PAN for Indian
citizens, foreign citizens or for change/correction in existing PAN data.
Step 3: Select your category – individual, associations of
persons, a body of individuals, etc.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details like name, date of
birth, email address and your mobile number in the PAN form.
Step 5: On submitting the form, you will get a message
regarding the next step.
Step 6: Click on the “Continue with the PAN Application
Form” button.
Step 7: You will be redirected to the new page where you
have to submit your digital e-KYC.
Step 8: Select whether you need a physical PAN card or not
and provide the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
Step 9: Enter your personal details, contact and other
details in the next part of the form.
Step 10: Enter your area code, AO Type, and other details in
this part of the form. You can also find these details in the tab below
Step 11: The last part of the form is the document submission
and declaration.
Step 12: Enter the first 8 digits of your PAN card to submit
the application. You will get to see your completed form. Click Proceed if no
modification is required.
Step 13: Select the e-KYC option to verify using Aadhaar
OTP. For Proof of Identity, Address and Date of Birth, select Aadhaar in all
fields and click on Proceed to continue.
Step 14: You will be redirected to the payment section where
you have to make payment either through demand draft or through net
banking/debit/credit card.
Step 15: A payment receipt will be generated on successful
payment. Click on Continue.
Step 16: Now for Aadhaar Authentication, tick the
declaration and select “Authenticate” option.
Step 17: Click on “Continue with e-KYC” after which an OTP
will be sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Step 18: Enter the OTP and submit the form.
Step 19: Now click on “Continue with e-Sign” after which you
will have to enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. An OTP will be sent to the
mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Step 20: Enter OTP and submit the application to get the
Acknowledgement slip in pdf having your date of birth as the password in
DDMMYYYY format.
Steps to Apply for PAN through UTIITSL Portal
Here is how you can apply for a new PAN card online through
the UTIITSL website:
Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL website and under PAN Services
select ‘PAN Card for Indian Citizen/NRI’
Step 2: Click on ‘Apply for New PAN Card (Form 49A)’
Step 3: Choose either the ‘Physical Mode’ whereby you will
have to submit the printed-signed application form at the nearest UTIITSL
office or the ‘Digital Mode’ whereby the application form is signed using Dsc
mode or using Aadhaar based eSignature and you need not submit the physical
copy for the form.
Step 4: Fill in your personal and other mandatory details
Step 5: Verify the correctness of the filled-in information
and click on the ‘Submit’ button
Step 6: Upon verification, you can go ahead and make the
payment online by choosing either of the available payment gateway
options- BillDesk or PayU India. You can
pay via netbanking, debit card, credit card, cash card, etc.
Step 7: On successful payment, you wil get a payment confirmation. You can
either save this or take a printout of the same.
Step 8: Affix 2 passport-sized photographs (3.5×2.5 cms) on
the printed form and put your signature on the space provided
Step 9: Attach a copy of your identity, address, and date of
birth proof documents along with your completely filled application form and
submit online or send the same to the nearest UTIITSL office for processing and
issuance of your PAN Card.
Read more on How to Apply for an ePAN Card Online
Applying for a PAN Card Offline
Applicants can choose the offline method as well to apply
for the PAN card. They can visit a nearby TIN NSDL/UTIITSL centre and follow
the steps:
1. Download
and print form 49A. The form can be downloaded from.
(https://www.tin-nsdl.com/downloads/pan/download/Form_49A.PDF)
2. Fill the
form and affix two passport size photographs on the form.
3. Pay the
fee in the form of demand draft in favour of ‘NSDL – PAN’ payable at
Mumbai/UTIITSL
4. Attach
self-attested photocopies of proofs with the form.
5. Mention
‘APPLICATION FOR PAN-N-Acknowledgement Number’ superscripted on the envelope of
the application form. The application has to be sent to-
Income Tax PAN Services Unit,
NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited,
5th floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341,
Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony,
Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016
Alternatively, if you are applying through UTIITSL you can
send the completed application form to the nearest UTIITSL centre. To locate
the nearest UTIITSL centre, click here
On successful processing of the application, PAN will be
generated and sent to the residential address of the applicant.
Fee Charged when Applying for a PAN Card
The fee charged for applying for a PAN card that needs to be
dispatched to an Indian address is Rs. 110/- and the fees for new PAN
application for dispatch outside India is Rs. 1020/- (inclusive of the GST).
Fee payment can be made through demand draft drawn in favour of ‘NSDL-PAN’,
credit card/debit card or net banking.
Proof of Identity Required to Apply for PAN Card
(a) Photocopy of any of the following documents having the
applicant’s name as mentioned in the application:
• Aadhaar
Card issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
• Voter ID
card
• Passport
• Driving
License
• Ration
card having the applicant’s photograph
• Arm’s
license
• Photo ID
card issued by the Central/State
government or Public Sector Undertaking
• Pensioner
card with applicant’s photograph
• Ex-Servicemen
Contributory Health Scheme photo card or Central Government Health Scheme Card
(b) Original Certificate of identity signed by a Member of Parliament/Member of Legislative
Assembly/Municipal Councilor/Gazetted officer
(c) Original bank certificate on the letterhead from the branch (with name and stamp of the
issuing officer) having duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant
Proof of Address Required to Apply for PAN Card
(a) Photocopy of any one of the below documents need to be
submitted along with the PAN application:
• Aadhaar
Card issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
• Voter ID
card
• Passport
• Driving
License
• Copy of
first and last page of spouse’s passport (if the address mentioning in the form
matches with the address mentioned in the passport of the spouse)
• Post
office passbook carrying the address of the applicant
• Latest
property tax assessment order
• Domicile
certificate issued by the government
• Allotment
letter of accommodation issued by the state or central government (should not
be more than three years old)
• Property
registration document
(b) Self-attested copy of any one of the below documents
(not more than three months old)
• Electricity
bill
• Water
bill
• Landline
or broadband connection bill
• Proof of
gas connection (card/book with the latest bill)
• Bank
account statement (statement should have the latest transactions mentioned)
• Depository
account statement
• Credit
card statement
(c) Certificate of address in original signed by a Member of
Parliament/ Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted
Officer, as the case may be (in prescribed format)
(d) Employer certificate in a prescribed format (in
original).
Note:
• In case
the applicant is minor, parent’s proof of identity and proof of address is
accepted as ID and address proof of minor applicant.
• In case
of HUF, an affidavit made by the Karta
of HUF bearing the name, father’s name and address of all the coparceners on
the date of application along with above-mentioned proofs in the name of Karta
of HUF has to be enclosed along with PAN application.
• An Indian
citizen residing outside India can produce the latest copy of bank account
statement in country of residence or copy of Non-resident External (NRE) bank
account statements (not more than 3 months old) shall be the proof of address.
• In case
the communication address is an office address, proof of office address has to
be submitted along with proof of residence address.
Proof of Date of Birth Required for PAN Card Application
Online
Copy of any of the below documents bearing the name, date of
birth of the applicant:
• Aadhaar
Card issued by Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
• Voter ID
card
• Passport
• Driving
License
• Birth
certificate issued by the municipal authority or any office authorized to issue
a birth certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths or the Indian
Consulate
• SSLC
certificate or Mark sheet of a recognized body
• Photo
identity card bearing the name and DOB issued by the state or central
government or any public sector undertaking
• Domicile
certificate issued by the government
• A photo
card issued by Central Government Health Service Scheme or Ex-servicemen
Contributory Health Scheme photo card
• Pension
Payment Order (PPO)
• Marriage
certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage
• An
affidavit obtained in lieu of date of birth certificate.
FAQs
Q1. How will the PAN card be delivered to me?
The PAN Card is sent by post on the address that you mention
in the PAN card application form.
Q2. Is it possible for a minor to apply for a PAN card? What
are the documents required for the same?
Yes, according to Section 160 of IT Act, 1961, minors can apply
for a PAN card. Any of the minor’s parent/guardian can apply on behalf of the
minor using their own identity and address proofs (mentioned above).
Q3. Can one person have multiple PAN cards?
It is illegal for a person to possess more than one PAN card.
In case you have more than one PAN card, you need to surrender the other PAN
card by getting in touch with the concerned authorities.
Q4. Does the PAN Card application fee remain the same
whether I apply online or offline?
Yes, irrespective of whether you apply for a PAN Card online
or offline, Rs. 110 (inclusive of the GST) have to be paid for a PAN card that
needs to be dispatched to an Indian address, whereas, Rs. 1020 (inclusive of
the GST) have to be paid for a PAN card that needs to be dispatched outside
India.
Q5. Is there a tatkal facility for PAN card allotment?
No, there is no tatkal facility for PAN card allotment.
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