PAN Card Form 49A

• Logon to NSDL or UTI portal to access the online PAN application form (49A)
• Read through the guidelines
• Select the category from the drop down menu in the bottom of the page and click on ‘next’, which will take you to the page where Form 49A is displayed.
• Ensure to fill up the form in English only and asterisk (*) marked fields are all mandatory
• Applicants are required to provide their AO code details in the application form (details can be obtained from clicking on the AO code details link provided in the online form).
• Fill up the details like complete name with prefix, gender, date of birth, address and other required information.
• Ensure to select the correct document type that you are enclosing as a proof ( checklist of proofs accepted are available in the official website)
• Recheck and edit if there are any corrections
• Select the appropriate mode of fee payment and proceed to pay. Rs.107 is the fee charged for the dispatch of PAN to Indian communication address. Rs.994 is the fee charged for the dispatch of PAN to communication address outside India. Payment can be made through credit card or net banking online. If you are submitting the hardcopy of online filled application to NSDL/UTI then demand draft drawn in favour of ‘NSDL-PAN’ payable at Mumbai can be enclosed for fee payment.
• In case of online application, attach all the scanned copy of proofs and submit the application
• In case of physical way of submission, documents are to be submitted along with acknowledgment copy received online and fee Demand draft to the NSDL or UTI office with the envelope labeled ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN— N-Acknowledgement Number’.
• In case the service provider is UTI, post the envelope to nearest UTIITSL office address (any one of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai or New Delhi regions) for processing and issuance of PAN Card.

• Visit NSDL or UTI portal to download the form 49A in PDF format and take a print out
• Affix two passport size photographs on the space provided in the form and sign across (applicable to ‘individual’ applicants). If thumb impression is used, it needs to be duly attested to verify its authentication. Attestation is valid if it is done either by a Gazetted Officer, Magistrate or even a Notary Public and it needs to be necessarily done with signature as well as official seal and stamp.
• Fill up the entire form in Block letters and preferably in black ink. Form should only be filled in English
• AO code has to be duly filled by the applicants. Details can be obtained from the Income Tax office or from PAN centre or from NSDL or UTI websites
• Read through the detailed guidelines and  instructions provided (though the form is self-explanatory) and fill up the form accordingly without any error
• Avoid overwriting.
• Write in the name, address, Date of birth and other important details as it is mentioned in the proof that you are enclosing along with the form.
• If office address is chosen as the communication address, ensure to enclose the proof for the office address along with proof of residence address.
• Fill in the telephone number and email ID details correctly as application status is notified through this.
• Select the appropriate status of applicant
  (Individual/HUF/Company/Partnership firm/Government/AOP/LLP/Trusts/BOI/Local Authority/Artificial Judicial Person)
• Mention clearly the document that you are enclosing as a proof of identity, proof of address and Date of birth proof
• Read through the filled form to ensure there are no errors.
• Submit the duly filled form to NSDL e-Govt. or UTIITSL office along with other required documents and fee’s demand draft.

• Marital status
• Citizenship Status
• Occupation details- Private sector service, Public sector/Govt. service, Business Professional, Agriculturist, Retired, Housewife, Student or Other

• Type of company- Private Company, Public Company, Body Corporate, Financial Institution, Non-Government Organization or Charitable Organization
• Gross Annual Income  in INR
• Net-worth (Assets less liabilities) in INR
• Does it have few persons or persons of the same family holding beneficial ownership and control
• Is the entity involved / providing any of the following services- Foreign Exchange, Money Changer Services, Gaming/Gambling/Lottery services (Casinos and Betting Syndicates) or Money Lending, Pawning
• Whether the applicant or the applicant’s authorised signatories/trustees/office bearers are politically exposed or related to a politically exposed person
• Taxpayer identification Number in the country of residence

• Read the guidelines and adhere to them
• Fill the application in block letters and preferably in black ink
• Ensure to fill up the form in English only and asterisk (*) marked fields are all mandatory
• Names should be entered without the use of any abbreviation or salutation or title
• Ensure to select the correct document type that you are enclosing as a proof (checklist of proofs accepted is available on NSDL website)
• Make sure that the mentioned AO Code is correct
• Affix the photographs in necessary space provided. Provide recent coloured photograph with white background. Photographs should not be pinned or stapled to the form.
• Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on form. No tampering should be done with the photograph affixed on the right side of the form.
• Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp
• Recheck and edit if there are any corrections

• Ensure to fill in the application in block letters
• Ensure to fill in all the mandatory fields
• Select appropriate title and do not use abbreviations in the first and last name
• In case of company, name should be mentioned without any abbreviation.
• In case of sole proprietorship, name should not be prefixed
• Affix the photographs in necessary space provided.
• Fill up the name, address and DOB details as mentioned in the proof you are enclosing
• Go through the checklist of documents that are accepted as proof to avoid any rejection of application.

Q. What are the main requirements of Form 49A?
A. An individual has to provide the following information at the time of filling the Form 49A:

• Applicant’s details such as name, DoB, address, photograph, etc.
• Source of income
• Documents to validate the data
• Fee for applying for PAN

Q. Can I apply for a PAN with the help of the old Form 49A?
A. One has to apply for PAN card through the new Form 49A. The whole process is online and one is not required to download the Form 49A and submit it offline.

Q. What documents can serve as a proof of identity for applicants for Form 49A?
A. Following documents can be submitted as the proof of identity for PAN application:

• Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or
• Elector’s photo identity card; or
• Driving License; or
• Passport; or
• Ration card having a photograph of the applicant; or
• Arm’s license; or
• Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking; or
• Pensioner card having a photograph of the applicant; or
• Central Government Health Service Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card; or
• Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer, as the case may be; or
• Bank certificate in Original on letterhead from the branch(along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing a duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant

Q. What if an applicant submits an incomplete Form 49A?
A. Form 49A has to be submitted only after filling all mandatory fields otherwise the application is not processed.

Q. Is it necessary to provide your telephone number on Form 49A?
A. The applicant should preferably submit his/her contact details in the form as it would enable the department in contacting the applicant with much ease.