A PAN card number is required to make tax payments. Your identification, tax information, and potential tax evasion may all be confirmed by the income tax office using this number.
One may get a PAN card from the Income Tax Department. A unique, ten-digit alphanumeric value is associated with it. Each individual’s PAN card has a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number.
The PAN card has your name, date of birth, photo, father’s name and signature, and your PAN number. When making purchases in shops or online, the information saved on the card may be used as identity and proof of age.
How to Apply For a Pan Card — Online and Offline?
You may apply for a PAN Card in two ways — through online methods and offline by physically visiting the designated center.
Make sure you have the mandatory documents with you no matter which mode you pick for the application. These include – proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth. So your Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID can be submitted.
Apply online via NSDL/UTITSL if that is more convenient for you. But if you’d instead do it the old-fashioned way, you may visit any PAN agency in your area or a designated government center.
Get Your PAN Card by Submitting an Online Application
Both NSDL and UTITSL allow applicants to apply for PANs online. The income tax department authorizes both websites to issue and repair PAN Cards. Each of these platforms has its application process that you can discover below:
- The first step in getting a PAN card is visiting the NSDL or UTIITSL website.
- Then, locate the ‘New PAN’ option and choose it.
- Pick up your PAN card (Form 49A) third. It should be available to everyone, including Indian nationals, non-residents, overseas citizens of India, etc.
- Fill out this form with the required information.
- Next, you need to pay the processing fee before processing can start. You may do this online or with a demand draft when you finish the form.
- A receipt with the acknowledgment number will be sent once you submit the fees and PAN Form 49A.
- The next step is to attach all the required documents to the application and either e-sign it using your Aadhaar OTP or send it by courier to the NSDL PAN Office or UTIITSL Office.
- Remember that this deadline is fifteen days from the date you submitted your Form 49A online.
- The next step involves having the relevant office check the PAN number after they have received the acknowledgment form. The card will be generated after the PAN verification process with NSDL/UTIITSL is complete.
Your actual PAN card will be provided to the address you provided within 15 days.
Applying for a PAN Card offline
Offline PAN card applications may be submitted to any district-level PAN agency.
- The first step is obtaining a copy of PAN Card Application Form 49A. You may do this via the agents of the UTIITSL or NSDL office, or you can visit the official websites of both organizations.
- Before moving on, please complete the form and attach any supporting documents, such as images or IDs.
- The next step is to submit the necessary documents to the NSDL/UTIITSL. You can also expect to be charged a processing fee at the time of submission.
Within 15 working days, you will get your PAN card at the address you supplied.
How Can You Change the Details on your PAN card?
You may update your PAN online at the NSDL or UTITSL websites. Instead of requesting a new PAN card, you may choose the ‘rectification’ tab or option. Please explain the modification you want to make in the space provided. Changing your PAN card information can cost you. It would be about the exact cost of applying for a new card in India (not including GST), plus an additional fee for international addresses (not including GST).
An additional option for e-PAN is to have the PAN card digitally stored and used for tax filing and banking purposes. You must send in the form and any supplementary documents to formally record the change.
For example, you’ll have to provide evidence of marriage if you want to alter your name after marriage. People undergoing a name change must get a certificate issued by a gazetted body certifying the change and make a public notice about the change.
The process for updating or amending the PAN card data is identical to any other change; the required supporting documents must be submitted.
Recovering a Lost PAN Card
If you lose your original PAN card, it is possible to reapply using the NSDL or UTITSL websites. The website makes it easy to choose the reprint choice in the application type. Paying the fee and completing the form are prerequisites to applying.
After applying to NSDL or UTITSL for a new or replacement PAN card, you may have to wait a while before you get it. In the meantime, you may see where your PAN card application status is by entering your application number and seeing the updates online.
The Cost of Obtaining a PAN Card
The fees associated with obtaining a PAN card are as follows:
- For citizens of India, the application fee is Rs 110. In addition to the Rs 93 processing fee, an extra 18% GST will be applied.
- An application cost of Rs 93, shipment charges of Rs 771, and 18% GST add up to a total of Rs 1020.00 for those outside of India who want to apply for a PAN card.
FAQ’s
Who can apply for a PAN card?
Any individual, including minors, NRIs, and foreign nationals, eligible for financial transactions in India can apply for a PAN card.
Can students get PAN cards?
You may get your PAN card in person or online if you’re a student. No specific paperwork or process is required for a student to apply for a PAN card. Your age determines whether you need to apply for a conventional PAN card or a Minor PAN card.
What documents are needed for the PAN card application?
Generally, proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth are required. Documents such as Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID can be submitted.