PAN Card - Permanent Account Number (PAN) in India

Apply for new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card, changes or corrections in PAN data through online form Sai Digital Filing (NSDL) by Income Tax Department. Users can apply for new PAN card, changes or corrections in PAN data by selecting appropriate category of applicants such as individual, firm, company, etc. Details about procedure of applying online for new PAN card, changes or corrections in PAN data, processing fee, mode of submission of documents and category of applicant are also available.

Documents Required to apply for a PAN Card

In order to apply for PAN Card, you will have to submit a host of documents including Form 49A or 49AA. Given below is the list of documents you will have to submit while applying for a PAN Card:

If you are an individual applicant

• Proof of identity such as Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.
• Proof of address such as utility bill, water bill, bank account statement, statement of your credit card, Passport, Driving License, Domicile certificate issued by the Government, certificate of marriage, matriculation certificate, etc.

If you belong to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

• You will have to submit an affidavit issued by the Karta of the HUF. The affidavit must clearly mention the name, address, and every coparcener father’s name.
• If you belong to HUF and is individually applying for a PAN Card, then you will have to submit the proof of identity, proof of address, and date of birth proof.

For companies registered in India

• A copy of the Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies is to be submitted.

Firms and Limited Liability Partnerships registered or formed in India

• A copy of the Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar of Companies is to be submitted.
• A copy of the Partnership Deed is to be submitted.

For Trusts formed or registered in India

• You will have to submit a copy of the Registration Certificate Number issued by a Charity Commissioner.

For Association of Persons

• Agreement Copy or Registration Number Certificate issued by the Registrar of Co-operative Society or Charity Commissioner, or any document issued by the Central or State Government which clearly mentions your address and identity.

Applicants who are not Citizens of India

• Proof of identity such as a Copy of PIO issued by the Government of India, Copy of OCI issued by the Government of India, Passport Copy, etc.
• Proof of Address can be bank statement of the residential country, NRE Bank statement, Copy of VISAgranted by an Indian company, registration certificate issued by FRO, etc.