Permanent Account Number (PAN) holds extreme importance in India, not only for Income Tax purposes but also as a proof of identity. Any incorrect information on your PAN can lead to problems in future. So it is advised to get the mistakes and inaccuracies in your PAN corrected as soon as possible.
How to Apply for PAN Card Update/Correction Online?
Follow the steps given below to apply for correction in PAN Details:
Step 1- Go to the ‘Update PAN/Aadhaar Details’ section of the Income Tax e-filing website. You can directly go to the page by clicking on this link- https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html.
Step 2- From the ‘Application Type’ dropdown menu, select the third option- ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in Existing PAN Data)’.
Step 3- From the ‘Category’ dropdown menu, select the correct category of assessee. For example, if the PAN is registered in your name, select ‘Individual’ from the list.
Step 4- Scroll below and fill your basic details such as name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number. Fill the Captcha and click submit. Your request will be registered and a Token Number will be sent to the email ID provided by you. You can continue the process by clicking the button given below it.
Step 5- After you proceed, you will be redirected to the form. There are three options to submit your documents-
- Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless)
- Submit scanned images through e-Sign on NSDL e-gov or C-DAC (e-sign charges are Rs 5.90 in both cases)
- Forward application documents physically
- Choose the way you want to submit the documents.
Fill your PAN and Aadhaar Details; other basic details like name and date of birth will be prefilled. Scroll down to the correction part where you will find three options- Photo Mismatch, Signature Mismatch and Details of parents. Tick the box that you want to correct and click on Next.
Step 6- You are now on the ‘Address and Contact’ page. If you have provided your Aadhaar details and your PAN and Aadhaar are linked, then the residential address will be prefilled. Your corrected PAN Card will be sent at the address mentioned on Aadhaar. In case, you want to update a different address, tick the box given below the prefilled address. You will also be required to submit a valid proof of the address provided. Click ‘Next’.
Step 7- Now you are required to provide proof of identity, proof of address and proof of date of birth. If you submit a copy of your Aadhaar, the above three requirements will be fulfilled. You are also required to submit a copy of your PAN or PAN allotment Letter.
Step 8- You have to sign the declaration mentioning the number of documents enclosed as proof. Click ‘Submit’.
Step 9- You are now required to upload the scanned copies of the said documents after which you will be shown a preview of your form. Review once and click submit. Next, you have to pay the fee towards the correction or update of your PAN details which is Rs 110 if the communication address is located within the country and Rs 1020 if the communication address is located in a different country.
On successful payment, an acknowledgement slip will be generated. The applicant should take a print of it and send it to the NSDL e-gov office along with the physical proof of documents. Also affix a photograph in the space provided and sign across it. You must write ‘Application for PAN Change’ on top of the envelope along with the acknowledgement number. This should be mailed to –
NSDL e-Gov at Income Tax PAN Services Unit,
NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited,
5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341,
Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony,
Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016′
One can also apply for PAN Correction offline. You need to download the PAN Correction Form. Fill out this form and submit it at the nearest NSDL collection centre along with the copies of valid documents. You also need to file a letter with the jurisdictional Assessing Officer.The required fields in offline form are similar to that in the online form. However, there are a few points one should keep in mind-
- This form is used for making a correction in your existing PAN, reissuance of PAN and also for the purpose of surrendering extra PAN Card. So, before filling out the form, tick on the boxes carefully.
- Once you submit the form, you will get an acknowledgement slip which is to be sent to NSDL office. This letter should reach the office within 15 days of filing the request.
How to Change Name in PAN Card
There may be situations where you do not have correct name in PAN card. There are cases where people do not know how to change name in PAN card after marriage. In such situations, you can update name in PAN card online as well as offline. The online procedure is quite simple and can be performed in minutes. Here’s how to change name in PAN card:
- For online applications, the request can be placed through TIN-NSDL or UTIITSL.
- In case of offline applications, PAN card form download link is provided here.
- The PAN card Form has to be duly filled keeping in mind to provide all details correctly
- The photograph has to be affixed and the form has to be signed before submitting
- In case of offline application, a demand draft in the name of NSDL has to be sent along with the application form to the registered address of NSDL
- In case of online application, the payment has to be made online using debit/credit card or net banking.
- A 15-digit acknowledgement number is generated which can be used to check PAN card status.
- Once submitted successfully, the updated PAN card is delivered to the applicant within 45 days of application.
Reasons for PAN Card Name Correction
There are a number of reasons why people change their names in PAN cards. Some of the reasons are as follows:
- Wrongly spelt name in PAN card
- PAN card surname change after marriage
- Name changed legally
Documents Required for Name Change in PAN Card
Following documents are primarily required for PAN card name correction:
- Aadhaar card
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Newspaper advertisement containing the updated name
- Passport
- Husband’s passport in case of PAN card surname change after marriage
Note: Refer to the complete list for other documents mentioned above.
How to Change Address in PAN Card Application Form
PAN card does not contain the address of the card holder. The address is mentioned in the form to send the PAN card hard copy by post. You can get the address updated by filling the application form 49A offline.
For forms filled online and authenticated using Aadhaar OTP, the address cannot be changed. The address mentioned in Aadhaar database is taken as your address by default. In case you want to change this address, you will have to first get the address updated in your Aadhaar card and then fill PAN Card Form 49A again.
Documents Required for Change in PAN Card Details
There is a host of documents required to update existing PAN details which should be submitted to NSDL along with the application form. The form and the documents are then submitted to the nearest PAN Card centres that are present across India.Let us take a look at the documents that can act as proof of identity, address, date of birth and existing PAN –
A. For individuals and HUF:
| Proof of Identity | Proof of Address | Proof of Date of Birth | Proof of PAN |
| 1- Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI 2- Elector’s photo identity card 3- Driving License 4- Passport 5- Ration card having photograph of the applicant 6- Arm’s license 7- Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking 8- Pensioner card having photograph of the applicant 9- Central Government Health Service Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card | 1- Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI 2- Elector’s photo identity card 3- Driving License 4-Passport 5- Passport of the spouse 6- Post office passbook having address of the applicant 7- Latest property tax assessment order 8- Domicile certificate issued by the Government 9- Allotment letter of accommodation issued by Central or State Government of not more than three years old 10- Property Registration Document | 1- Aadhaar card issued by the UIDAI 2- Elector’s photo identity card 3- Driving license 4- Passport 5- Matriculation certificate or Mark sheet of recognised board 6- Birth certificate issued by the municipal authority or any office authorised to issue birth and death certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths or the Indian Consulate as defined in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955) 7- Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Central Public Sector Undertaking or State Public Sector Undertaking 8- Domicile certificate issued by the Government 9- Central Government Health Service Scheme photo card or Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card; or 10- Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages 11- Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth | 1- PAN Card 2- PAN Allotment Letter Note: No other document is acceptable as proof of issuance of PAN. If proof is not provided then application shall be accepted on a ‘good effort basis’. |
Copy of any of these documents should be submitted along with the PAN correction form. In case none of these is available, these can also work –
- A certificate in original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councillor or a Gazetted officer, as the case may be (in prescribed format) will also work as identity or address proof.
- Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch (along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant (in prescribed format).
- Employer certificate in original (in prescribed format).
B. For Indian companies/Entities incorporated in India/Unincorporated entities formed in India –
| Company | Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies. |
| Partnership Firm | Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Firms or Copy of partnership deed. |
| Limited Liability Partnership | Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of LLPs |
| Trust | Trust deed or copy of certificate of registration number issued by Charity Commissioner. |
| Association of Person, Body of Individuals, Local Authority, or Artificial Juridical Person | Agreement or certificate of registration number issued by charity commissioner or registrar of cooperative society or any other competent authority or any other document originating from any Central or State Government Department establishing identity and address of such person. |
C. For Individuals and HUFs (Not a citizen of India) –Proof of Identity:
- Passport
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
- Other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by ‘Apostille’ (in respect of countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format)
Proof of Address:
- Passport
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India
- Bank account statement in the country of residence
- Non-resident External(NRE) bank account statement in India
- Certificate of Residence in India or Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities
- Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office showing Indian address
- Visa granted & Copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company & Certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer
- Other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by ‘Apostille’ (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format)
D. For Corporate Entities having no office of their own in India –Proof of Identity and Address:
- Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by ‘Apostille’ (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format)
- Registration certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities
For correction in PAN Details, an applicant needs to pay the fees towards the same. The amount of the fee is same for new PAN application and for PAN update/correction. The charges are –
• Rs 110, if the communication address is within India
• Rs 1,020, if the communication address is outside India
PAN Card Correction FAQs
Q. How to request for corrections in my PAN card details online?
A. One can fill the form online and place a request for making modifications in the PAN details either through the NSDL portal or the UTIITSL portal.
Q. Who can request for changes or correction in PAN data?
A. Any individual can apply for making changes in the PAN data if he has adequate proof to support his claims.
Q. Do I need to pay any fee while requesting for corrections in my PAN card details?
A. An applicant has to make the payment of Rs 101 for getting PAN card delivered within India. If the address is out of India, the applicant has to pay a fee of Rs 1011. If no physical card is requested, a fee of Rs 66 has to be paid.
Q. Are the PAN card form and the PAN card correction form different?
A. No, the applicant has to fill the same form 49A at the time of applying for fresh PAN card as well as when applying for updating details in the PAN card if he is an Indian. For people who are not citizens of India, they have to fill form 49AA for the same.
Q. How to request for a new PAN card online without any changes in details?
A. One can place a request for a duplicate PAN card using the same form 49A. He has to mention all the information as mentioned in the PAN card and not tick in front of any field. The payment for the reprint will also remain the same.