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1. How to Apply for a New PAN Card in India

You can apply for a PAN card either online or offline.

(a). Apply Online

You can apply through

(i) NSDL (Protean) portal, or
(ii) UTIITSL portal

Both are authorized by the Income Tax Department.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Choose Application Form

Select the correct form based on your need:

(a) Form 49A – For Indian citizens
(b) Form 49AA – For foreign citizens

Step 2: Fill the Online Application

Provide:

(a) Full name
(b) Date of birth
(c) Father’s name
(d) Mobile number & email
(e Address
(f) Aadhaar number (mandatory for Indian citizens)

Step 3: Upload Documents

You must upload:

(a) Proof of Identity
(b) Proof of Address
(c) Proof of Date of Birth
(d) A recent passport-size photo (if asked online)

For Aadhaar-based e-KYC, no extra documents are needed—they auto-verify from Aadhaar.

Step 4: Make Payment

The fee depends on whether you choose:

(a) e-PAN only
(a) Physical PAN card + e-PAN

You can pay through:

(a) UPI
(b) Debit/credit card
(c) Net banking

Step 5: Aadhaar OTP Verification

If Aadhaar is used, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number for identity verification.

Step 6: Submit Application

After submitting:

You receive a 15-digit acknowledgment number to track status.

Step 7: PAN Issue

(a) e-PAN is usually issued within 7–15 days.
(b) Physical PAN (if opted) will be delivered by post.

(b). Apply Offline

Steps

(i) Visit any NSDL or UTIITSL PAN centre.
(ii) Collect Form 49A (for Indians).
(iii) Fill the form manually.
(iv) Attach required documents:
- ID proof
- Address proof
- DOB proof
- Photos
(v) Submit at the centre.
(vi) Pay the fee in cash/card.
(vii) You will receive a receipt with acknowledgment number.

2. How to Make Corrections/Changes in a PAN Card

PAN changes can also be done online or offline.

(a). Details You Can Update

You can correct or update:

(i) Name
(ii) Date of Birth
(iii) Father’s name
(iv) Address
(v) Photograph
(vi) Signature
(vii) Gender

(b). Online Correction Process

Step-by-Step

Step 1: Visit NSDL/UTIITSL PAN Correction Page

Select Request for PAN Card Correction/Changes.

Step 2: Fill the Form

Enter:

(a) PAN number
(b) Personal details
(c) Only the fields that need correction

Step 3: Upload Supporting Documents

Examples:

For Name Change:

(a) Aadhaar
(b) Passport
(c) Marriage certificate
(d) Gazette notification (major change)

For DOB Correction:

(a) Birth certificate
(b) 10th marksheet
(c) Old passport

For Father’s Name:

(a) Aadhaar
(b) School records
(c) Government ID

Step 4: Pay the Fee

A small fee is charged for correction requests.

Step 5: Aadhaar e-KYC or Document Upload

If Aadhaar details match new info, verification happens instantly.
Otherwise, documents will be validated manually.

Step 6: Submit & Receive Acknowledgment

You will get a 15-digit acknowledgment number to track the status.

Step 7: Updated PAN Issue

(a) Corrected e-PAN is issued after approval.
(b) Physical card (if selected) is sent by post.



C. Offline PAN Correction

Steps:

(i) Visit NSDL/UTIITSL centre.
(ii) Ask for PAN Correction Form.
(iii) Fill only the sections where changes are needed.
(iv) Attach the correct supporting documents.
(v) Paste two passport-size photographs.
(vi) Submit and pay the correction charges.
(vii) Keep the acknowledgment slip.

3. Important Notes

Aadhaar Linking

Aadhaar is mandatory for PAN application (for Indian citizens).
PAN becomes inactive if not linked with Aadhaar.

Processing Time

Normal: 7–15 working days
Sometimes longer if manual verification is needed.

Tracking PAN Status

Use:

Acknowledgment number OR
PAN application number

On NSDL or UTIITSL website.