PAN Card Correction – In India, the Permanent Account Number (PAN) is extremely significant, both for income tax purposes and as identification documentation. Any inaccurate information on your PAN could cause issues in the future. Thus, it is recommended that you address any errors and discrepancies in your PAN Card as soon as possible. Details like your name, birthdate, photo, signature, father’s name, Aadhar, gender, residence, and contact information can all be updated or changed. Continue reading to learn more about PAN Card Correction and how to do it both online and offline, the costs involved, the documents needed, and other details.
PAN Card Correction/ Update Online
By following the instructions listed below, you can quickly update or change your personal information on a PAN card:
- Move to the NSDL E-Governance website, www.tin-nsdl.com .
- Choose “PAN” from the Services Section.
- Under the “Change/Correction in PAN Data” box, click “Apply”.
- Choose “Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card (No modifications in Existing PAN Data)” from the “Application Type” dropdown menu.
- Choose the appropriate assessee category from the “Category” drop-down box. For instance, if your PAN is registered in your name, choose “Individual” from the list.
- At this point, fill in your name, birthday, email address, and mobile number.
- Fill out the captcha and press “Submit”.
- Your request will be registered, and the email address you gave will receive a token number. By selecting the button located beneath it, you can get on with the process.
- Choose “Submit scanned images by e-Sign on NSDL e-gov” from the three options presented when you are directed to the form after moving forward.
- Complete all the fields, including the ones for your Aadhaar number, your mother’s name (optional), and your father’s name. Then click “Next”.
- A new page will now be opened so you can change your address.
- Submit all required documents, including PAN, address, age, and identification proofs.
- Sign the declaration, then press the “Submit” button.
- You will be taken to the payment page in the next step. Demand drafts, net banking, and credit/debit cards can all be used for payment.
- A receipt slip will be generated following a successful payment. The applicant should print it out and return it, along with the physical verification of documents, to the NSDL e-gov office. Also, add two photos to the area provided, along with a sign. On the top of the envelope, write “Application for PAN Change” and the acknowledgment number.
PAN Card Correction/ Update Offline
The steps listed below must be followed in order to submit an offline application for a PAN Card correction or update:
- Download the Request for New PAN Card or/and Updates or Correction in PAN Data Form.
- Carefully complete all of the form’s required fields.
- Upload any supporting documentation, including identification and address proofs and passport-size photos.
- After completing the form, turn it into the nearby NSDL collecting center.
- You must pay the necessary fees for offline PAN card updates/corrections. You will then receive a 15-digit acknowledgment number that you can use to check the status of your PAN card application.
You must pay the associated fees for making changes to your PAN Information. The charges are:
| Particulars | Fee (Inclusive of applicable taxes) | |
| A. If Physical PAN Card is Required: | ||
| Application Type | Dispatch of physical PAN Card in India (Communication address is Indian address) | Dispatch of physical PAN Card outside India (Communication address is foreign address) |
| 1.PAN applications submitted at PAN Centres or TIN Facilitation Centres/online using * physical mode (physical documents forwarded to NSDL e-Gov.)/ | Rs. 107 | Rs. 1,017 |
| 2. PAN applications submitted Online through paperless modes (**e-KYC & e-Sign / **e-Sign scanned based /DSC scanned based) | Rs. 101 | Rs. 1,011 |
| 3. Request for Reprint of PAN card submitted through separate online link (No Updates) | Rs. 50 | Rs. 959 |
| B. If Physical PAN Card is Not Required: (e-PAN Card will be sent at the email id mentioned in the PAN application form) | ||
| 1. PAN applications submitted at PAN Centres or TIN Facilitation Centres/Online using * physical mode (physical documents forwarded to NSDL e-Gov.) | Rs. 72 | |
| 2. PAN applications submitted Online through paperless modes (**e-KYC & e-Sign / **e-Sign scanned based / DSC scan based) | Rs. 66 |
Note: * If PAN applications are submitted online utilising the physical mode, additional UIDAI fees as announced by UIDAI will be assessed in addition to the applicable tax.
**In the case of e-KYC combined with e-Sign and e-Sign scanning based PAN application, additional UIDAI charges and e-Sign charges as notified by UIDAI for Aadhaar e-KYC and Aadhaar Authentication services would be levied together with applicable tax.
Change Name on PAN Card
On a PAN card, it is possible that the names are written incorrectly in some cases. Several people don’t know how to alter their name on their PAN card after getting married. In such circumstances, names in it can be updated. By using the previously mentioned online or offline PAN Card update/correction process, you can change the name on a PAN Card. While requesting a name change on your PAN card, bear the following points in mind:
Change Name in PAN Card Offline
The PAN card form download link is available here for offline applications.
- The PAN card form must be properly completed with accurate information provided at all times.
- Before submitting the form, the attached photo and signature are required.
- A demand draft in the name of NSDL must be delivered with the application form if it is submitted offline to the NSDL’s registered address.
How to Change Name in PAN Card Online
- Using TIN-NSDL or UTIITSL, the request can be made for online applications.
- The payment must be done online using a debit card, credit card, or net banking in the case of the online application.
- It generates a 15-digit acknowledgement number that can be used to check the status of a PAN card.
- Within 45 days of the application being submitted successfully, the applicant receives the new PAN card.
- The address of the cardholder is absent from the PAN card.
- The address to mail a hard copy of the PAN card is specified in the form. By completing the application correction form 49A offline, you can get the address updated.
- The address cannot be altered for online forms that used Aadhaar OTP for authentication. Your address is automatically assumed to be the one listed in the Aadhaar database.
- If you want to modify this address, you must first update the address on your Aadhar card before completing PAN Card Form 49A once more.
Reasons for Changing the Name on a PAN Card
People alter their names on PAN cards for many reasons. Here are a few of the reasons.
- Wrongly spelt name in PAN card
- PAN card surname change after marriage
- Name changed legally
Documents Required for PAN Card Correction
Several papers must be given to NSDL with the application form to update current PAN details. The application and supporting documentation are subsequently delivered to the nearby PAN Card centres, which are spread out across India. The following list of documents can serve as evidence of a person’s identity, address, date of birth, and current PAN.
A. For individuals and HUF:
| ID Proof | Residence Proof |
| 1. Aadhaar Card issued by UIDAI 2. Elector’s photo identity card 3. Driving License 4. Passport 5. Ration card having a 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 a 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 the 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 |
| Age Proof | |
| 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 Pension payment order 10. Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages 11. Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth |
The PAN rectification form should be filed with a copy of any of these documents. These can also be used if none of these are available:
As additional identity or address proof, a certificate in original form, duly signed by a member of parliament, member of the legislative assembly, municipal councilor, or gazetted officer, as applicable (in the format required), will do.
Authentic bank certificate with the applicant’s properly attested photo and bank account number on branch letterhead with the issuing officer’s name and stamp (in the prescribed format).
original employer certificate (in prescribed format).
B. For Indian companies/Entities established in India/unincorporated entities –
| Parameters | Documents Accepted |
| 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 the certificate of registration number issued by the 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 Persons and HUFs (Not a citizen of India)
Proof of Identity:
- Passport
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the Government of India
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the 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 authorized 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 the Government of India
- Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the 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 without a physical presence in India, proof of identity and address is required:
- Certificate of Registration issued in the applicant’s country and duly attested by “Apostille” (for nations that have ratified the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961), the Indian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate in that nation, or by duly authorized representatives of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format)
- A registration certificate from India or a permit from Indian authorities to open an office there.
NSDL Mailing Address:
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′
FAQ’s
Can I change my PAN number online? Online or offline PAN number changes are not possible. The PAN card’s other information, however, can be updated. How may I seek online corrections to the information on my PAN card? Either through the NSDL portal or the UTIITSL portal, you can submit the online form and seek changes to the PAN details. Who has the authority to ask for PAN data modifications or corrections? If you can provide sufficient evidence to back up your claims, you can apply to have the PAN data changed.