PAN Card India

1. Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a Unique 10 Digit Alphanumeric Identifier, issued by Income Tax Department of India for each assessee.

2. PAN is a unique permanent number. Once it is assigned you, it will be the same for your life time.

3. PAN is required to file your return of income. It is compulsory to quote PAN on Income Tax Return.

Topics Covered in this Page

• Application Form for PAN Card

• Identity and Address Proof Required for Individuals

• Identity and Address Proof for NRIs and Foreign Citizens

• Identity and Address Proof for Companies, Firms, AOPs etc.,

• Application for Changes or Correction in PAN Card Data

PAN Card India - Application Form

You shall apply for the PAN Card India by any of the following method.

1. Download the Application for Allotment of Permanent Account Number - Form 49A

   Fill the application form legibly in English Capital Letters with Black Ink.

   Submit the Filled-in Form to any of the TIN-FCs or PAN Centres managed by NSDL.

2. Apply for PAN card online through NSDL-TIN website at
   https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html

Documents required for PAN Card Application in India:

The following documents should be submitted with the application form:

1. Identity Proof, and

2. Address Proof

3. 'Individual' applicants should affix a Colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm)

The documents required may vary depending on the citizenship and the status of the applicant.

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PAN Card India - Identity and Address Proof for Individuals & HUFs

Proofs required for an applicant being a Citizen of India and located within India at the time of application for PAN Card India

Identity Proof (Copy of any one of the following)

• School leaving certificate

• Matriculation certificate

• Degree of recognized educational institution

• Valid Credit card

• Bank account statement

• Water Bill

• Ration Card

• Property tax assessment order

• Passport

• Voter's Identity card

• Driving License

• Certificate of identity signed by a

  • Member of Parliament or

  • Member of Legislative Assembly or

  • Municipal Councilor or

  • a Gazetted Officer.

Address Proof (Copy of any one of the following)

• Electricity bill - Not more than 6 months old.

• Telephone bill - Not more than 6 months old.

• Depository account statement - Not more than 6 months old.

• Credit card statement - Not more than 6 months old.

• Bank account statement - Not more than 6 months old.

• Rent receipt - Not more than 6 months old.

• Employer certificate - Not more than 6 months old.

• Ration card

• Passport

• Property tax assessment order

• Voter's Identity card

• Driving License

• Certificate of Address signed by a

  • Member of Parliament or

  • Member of Legislative Assembly or

  • Municipal Councilor or

  • a Gazetted Officer.

Note:

• Any Document being submitted should be in the full name of the applicant as mentioned in the PAN application.

• In case of Minor Applicant, any of the Parent's or Guardian's Identity and Address Proof should be submitted.

• For HUF, Kartha's Identity and Address Proof should be submitted.

• It is mandatory for individuals and HUF to mention their residential address on the PAN application and to submit valid proof of the same.

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PAN Card India - Identity and Address Proof for NRIs and Foreign Citizens

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PAN Card India - Identity and Address Proof for Companies, Firms, AOPs, BOIs, etc.,

Having office of their own in India:

Type of Applicant	Documents for proof of identity and address
Company	Copy of certificate of registration issued by Registrar of Companies.
Firms	Copy of certificate of Registration issued by Registrar of Firms. Copy of Partnership Deed
AOP (Trusts)	Copy of certificate of Registration issued by Charity Commissioner, or Copy of trust deed.
AOP/BOI/Local Authority/Artificial Juridical Person	Copy of certificate of Registration issued by Charity Commissioner, or Registrar of Co-operative Society, or any other Competent Authority. or any other Document originating from any Central Government, or State Government Department establishing identity and address of such person.

Having No office of their own in India

For Applicant being a Company/Firm/AOP(Trusts)/AOP/BOI/Local Authority/Artificial Juridical Person

• Copy of registration certificate of the respective country duly attested by Indian Embassy in the country where applicant is located or

• Copy of certificate of registration with the competent authority in India or

• Copy of approval issued by the competent authority in India or

• Copy of the accompanying documents along with the approval issued by competent authority in India or

• Copy of the application (duly acknowledged) made by the applicant before the competent authority in India.

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Changes or Correction in PAN Card India

Submit the application in the form Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data

You can also submit this application if you already have PAN Card but want a new PAN card.

Important Note: -

The applicant is required to fill all the columns of the form and tick the box(es) on the left margin of the appropriate item where change/correction is to be done.

Following documents are required to be submitted along with the form:

Proof of PAN Card (the one currently in use)

• Copy of PAN card

• Copy of PAN allotment letter

Proof of PAN(s) surrendered

• Copy of PAN card

• Copy of PAN allotment letter

Proof of Identity

Refer Identity and Address Proof Section given above.

Proof of Address

Refer Identity and Address Proof Section given above.

Proof in support of Changes Sought

Applicant Type	Document Required
Change of name on account of marriage	Any one of the following: - Marriage certificate Marriage invitation card Publication of Name change in official gazette Copy of passport showing Husband’s name
Individual applicants change of name - other than marriage	Publication of name change in official gazette
Change in Father's name	Publication of name change in official gazette
Companies Name Change	Registrar of Companies’ certificate for name change
Name Change of Partnership firms	Revised Partnership Deed
Name Change of AOP / Trust / BOI / AJP	Revised registration certificate / deed or agreement as applicable
Change in individual's date of birth	Relevant proof of identity having correct date of birth.
Change in date of incorporation/agreement/partnership or trust deed/formation of BOI/AOP	Relevant proof of identity having correct date of incorporation/agreement/partnership or trust deed/formation of BOI/AOP

Change of Address for Communication: -

• You should fill all the columns of the form and should tick the box on the left margin of address for communication.

• You should also indicate whether this is his Residence or Office address.

• It is mandatory for all applicants other than individuals or HUF to mention office address as address for communication.

• It is mandatory for the applicant to provide proof of communication address.

• If change in any other address is sought, the applicant has to provide proof of the same.

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