What is PAN Card?
A PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory for financial transactions like opening a bank account, filing taxes, buying property, etc.
🖥️ ONLINE PROCEDURE
You can apply through either of the following websites:
https://www.pan.utiitsl.comWe'll explain the NSDL (now Protean eGov) portal method:
📌 Step-by-Step Guide (NSDL Portal):
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Go to: https://www.tin-nsdl.com
Click on ‘PAN’ > ‘Apply Online’ > Then choose ‘New PAN (Form 49A)’ for Indian Citizens.
Step 2: Choose Application Type
You’ll be redirected to https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
Application Type: New PAN – Indian Citizen (Form 49A)
Category: IndividualFill in your personal details: Full name, DOB, email ID, mobile number, etc.
Submit
Step 3: Get Token Number
You will receive a Token Number – Save it for future reference.
Click on "Continue with PAN Application Form".
Step 4: Fill Personal Details
Choose one of the following:
Submit digitally through Aadhaar e-KYC
Submit scanned images (e-sign)Submit physical form
Then fill in:
Identity proof
Address proofDate of Birth proof
Upload required documents (only if needed).
Step 5: Upload Documents (If Not Using e-KYC)
Upload scanned copies of:
Passport size photo
Signature (on white paper)Aadhaar Card or other ID proof
Address Proof
Step 6: Pay Fees
₹93 for Indian communication address (₹864 if foreign)
Pay via Credit/Debit card, Net Banking, or UPIStep 7: Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign
If you opt for Aadhaar e-KYC:
Authenticate using OTP on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
No need to send physical documents.Step 8: Final Submission
Submit the form. You’ll get an Acknowledgment Number.
📬 Step 9: Send Physical Documents (If not e-signed)
If you chose manual sign (not Aadhaar e-KYC), send the signed acknowledgment form and documents to:
NSDL e-Gov, 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016
📆 Processing Time:
Usually 7–15 working days
PAN will be delivered to your address and also emailed as e-PAN📝 OFFLINE PROCEDURE
Step 1: Get Form 49A
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Download from https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in
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Or get from PAN centers (UTI/NSDL offices)
Step 2: Fill the Form
Use BLOCK LETTERS and black ink
Paste a recent passport-size photoStep 3: Attach Documents
ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)
Address proofDOB proof
2 passport-size photos
Step 4: Submit the Form
Submit the form and documents at nearest UTIITSL or NSDL center.
Step 5: Pay the Fee
Pay ₹93 (or as applicable)
Step 6: Acknowledgment Slip
You’ll get a receipt with an acknowledgment number for tracking.
📱 Track PAN Application Status
Go to: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html
Enter your acknowledgment number to track your PAN card status.
📌 Important Tips
Mobile number must be linked with Aadhaar for e-KYC.
Name on documents should match exactly.Minor or senior citizens need special instructions (guardian details, etc.)