How to Apply for a PAN Card Online in India?
Permanent Account Numbers, also known as PANs, are 10-digit alphanumeric identifications that are issued by India's Income Tax (IT) Department. It serves as identification proof and is necessary for the majority of banking and tax-related reasons. Both online and offline applications for PAN cards are accepted. Here is a comprehensive step-by-step explanation on how to apply for a PAN card both offline using Form 49A and 49AA and online using the Protean eGov Technologies or UTIITSL website. Continue reading!
PAN Card Application Processes
The following websites accept online PAN card applications:
- Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL)
You can also request for reprints or changes in PAN card data through these websites. Both residents and non-resident Indian nationals must complete Form 49A in order to submit their PAN card application, while non-citizens must use Form 49AA. However, a qualified foreign investor (QFI) must use Form 49AA and a depository participant to apply for a PAN.
By delivering the application form and other papers to Protean eGov Technologies' office, you can also apply for a PAN card offline. A demand draught is required to be used to pay the application fee for a new PAN card. Together with the application form and any accompanying materials, a demand draught is required.
How to Apply for a PAN Card Online?
With the official websites of Protean eGov Technologies and UTIITSL, you can submit an online PAN card application. Let's look at how to do it first, using the Protean eGov Technologies website:
1. Apply for PAN Card Online through Protean eGov Technologies (Formerly NSDL)
The NSDL website offers an online PAN card application form. the following actions:
Step 1: Online PAN Application
Go to the official portal of Protean eGov Technologies to complete your PAN card application process.
- Visit the NSDL official website, then click on ‘Application Type’ on the next screen that appears
- Choose the type of application that you want to submit (Form 49A for Indian citizens, Form 49AA for foreign citizens)
- Now, select a category from the drop-down menu
- Fill in your information carefully after that
- Choose the title (Shri, Smt, or Kumari) that you want to appear on your PAN card
- Fill in the blanks with your last name/surname, first name, and middle name ( if there is any)
- Choose your DOB/Incorporation/Formation date in the format shown below – DD/MM/YY
- Keep a record of your current email address so you don’t miss out on any PAN-card-related information
- Enter your current mobile number
- Tick mark on the guidelines
- Submit your application after entering the CAPTCHA code
- The page will then redirect you to the payment page, where you must pay Rs. 93 for your PAN card. If you select Form 49AA, you must pay Rs. 864
- You can pay with a credit card, a debit card, net banking, a check, or a DD
- After successfully submitting your PAN card application, you will receive an acknowledgement number page. Take a printout and save it for future use
- Place a passport-sized photograph on the acknowledgement paper, sign it with a black pen, and mail the acknowledgement receipt to the Income Tax Department. Send your residential proof, identity proof, or other support documents, along with the receipt, within 15 days of the date of the online application
- After your documents have been successfully validated, you will be sent your PAN card number to your registered mobile number and email address
Apply for a PAN Card through UTIITSL
- Visit the official website of UTIITSL and select the ‘For PAN Cards’ option
- Click on ‘Apply PAN Card’
- You will now be redirected to a new page with options such as PAN card as an Indian Citizen, PAN card as a Foreign Citizen, Download e-PAN, etc.
- Select ‘PAN Card as an Indian Citizen’ or ‘PAN Card as a Foreign Citizen’ from the drop-down menus
- Click on the option that best describes your citizenship, then on ‘Apply for a New PAN Card (Form 49A),’ ‘Regenerate Online PAN Application (Form 49A),’ or ‘Download Blank PAN Form 49A.’
- Select ‘Apply for a New PAN Card.’
- Following that, you will be redirected to Form 49A or Form 49AA, where you will have two options for filling out the form: ‘Physical Mode’ and ‘Digital Mode.
- Click on ‘Physical Mode,’ and then submit the signed application to the nearest UTIITSL office for a physical copy of the PAN card
- Fill in all of the required information, such as ‘Applicant Status,’ and select your preferred PAN card mode
- Once done, submit the application
- Make the required payment for your PAN Card on the following screen, using a DD, cheque, internet banking, credit card, or debit card
- Following payment, you will be sent a soft copy of an acknowledgement paper
- Now, take a printout of the acknowledgement paper, paste your passport-sized photograph on it, and sign it in black ink
- Send the acknowledgement receipt, along with copies of the identity and residence proofs, to the Income Tax Department within 15 days of submitting the online application
- After the documentation process is completed, your PAN number will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address
How to Apply for a PAN Card Offline?
- Log in to the official website of NSDL
- Click ‘Apply Online,’ then download Form 49A if you are an Indian citizen, and Form 49AA if you are a foreign citizen
- Fill out the form carefully, upload all supporting documents, including a passport-sized photograph, and pay the
- After that, print a copy of the 15-digit acknowledgement number and sign it
- Attach a passport-sized photograph as well as POI (Proof of Identity)/POA (Proof of Authorization) (Point of Address)
- Now, carefully send all of the above documents to the NSDL office, along with the Demand Draft (if you are paying with it)
List of Documents to Submit for a PAN Card
As previously stated, you must submit your identity proof and address proof details along with your PAN card acknowledgement receipt. Make sure you have the following documents on hand for a smooth PAN card verification process:
Proof of Address | Proof of Identity |
AADHAR Card | Voter ID card |
Driving License | AADHAR Card |
Passport | Driving License |
Voter ID card | Passport |
Post office passbook | Ration Card |
Domicile certificate | Photo ID Card |
Property Tax assessment order | Bank certificate |
Letter of allotment issued by the state or central government | Pensioner Card, Arm’s License, Central Government Health Scheme Card |
Landline bill, gas connection card, water bill, bank account statement, credit card statement, electricity bill (not over 3 months) | Certificate of Identity (Signed by Member of Parliament/Municipal Councilor/Member of Legislative Assembly |
PAN Card Fees for Indian Nationals
PAN Card Charges for Indian citizens | Indian applicants need to pay an amount of Rs 110 (Processing Fee + GST of 18%) to acquire a PAN card |
PAN Card Fees for Foreigners
Foreigners or foreign entities desiring to obtain a PAN card must complete Form 49AA and submit it, along with the requisite supporting documents and fee, to an official PAN card Centre. A foreign candidate should be aware of the following fee structure:
PAN Card Charges for Foreign citizens | Foreigners are required to pay Rs. 1,011.00 (Application fee + Dispatch charges + GST of 18% for new PAN card) |
- Foreigners and foreign entities with an Indian PAN card can only conduct financial transactions and business in India
- The supporting documents required by foreigners may differ from those required by Indian citizens
PAN Card Fees to Reprint or Make Changes in PAN Card in India/Abroad
A PAN cardholder (Indian or foreigner) can apply for a new PAN card in the following situations:
- Lost PAN card
- Damaged PAN card
- Requires changes in the PAN card
Communication Address Type | PAN Card Charges |
Within India | Rs. 110 (Processing Fee + GST of 18%) |
Outside India | Rs. 1020 (Application Fee + Dispatch Charges + GST of 18%) |
e-PAN Card Fees for Indian and Foreign Citizens
Type of Address | e-PAN Card Charges |
Indian Communication Address | Rs. 66 |
Foreign Communication Address | Rs. 66 |
PAN Card Fees– Modes of Payment
PAN card charges can be paid in a variety of ways. However, payment methods for Indian residents and foreigners differ.
Communication Address | PAN Card Charges |
Within India | Indian residents and NRIs have the following options to pay for PAN card fees-
*Debit/Credit card attracts additional charges of up to 2% against the application fee *Net banking attracts a surcharge of Rs 4 + GST *In case one pays through DD or Demand Draft, the DD should be made in favour of NSDL PAN |
Outside India | Foreigners can pay their PAN card fees through-
*Debit/Credit card attracts additional charges of up to 2% against the application fee *Net banking attracts a surcharge of Rs 4 + GST *Additionally, foreign residents are made to pay exchange charges that are imposed by Financial Institution to commence such payments |
What is PAN Card Refund?
A PAN Card application is denied for the following reasons:
- If an applicant fails to provide the necessary documentation
- If the applicant’s information is incorrect or incomplete
- If the applicant fails to follow the instructions and guidelines
Applicants are not given a PAN card refund in any of the aforementioned cases. They can, however, reapply for the PAN card and correct the error or complete the information. After that, they can submit the same PAN card payment details to successfully obtain a PAN card.
Who can pay PAN Card Fees on behalf of others?
The Government of India allows someone other than the PAN Card applicant to pay the PAN card fee on their behalf. Here are the necessary details:
List of Applicants | Who can pay |
Individuals | Either the applicant or his/her immediate family member can pay the PAN card application fee |
Companies/Firms | Any Partner of the firm or the Director can pay for a PAN card on behalf of the original applicant |
Hindu Undivided Family | Only the Karta or the Head of HUF can make PAN card payment |
Associations/Trusts | Authorized signatory under the Income Tax Act can make PAN card payment |
