Tax & Finance
PAN Card Application
Apply for a new PAN card, corrections, or a reprint through NSDL or UTIITSL.
About this service
Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. It is required for filing income tax returns, high-value financial transactions, and opening bank or demat accounts. Applications (Form 49A for Indians, 49AA for foreigners) are processed through NSDL e-Gov or UTIITSL.
Who can apply
All Indian citizens, including minors (through a guardian), companies and foreign entities transacting in India can apply. One person may hold only one PAN.
How to apply
Fill Form 49A online on the NSDL or UTIITSL portal, upload photo, signature, identity, address and birth proofs, pay the fee, and send or e-sign the acknowledgement. The e-PAN usually arrives by email within days.
Eligibility questions
No eligibility questions are listed for this service yet.
Your checklist
Documents to prepare
You can mark documents now. Sign in when you want to save your progress.
Required documents
- Aadhaar card (e-KYC)Aadhaar can serve as proof of identity, address and birth for e-sign.
- Proof of date of birthBirth certificate, school certificate, passport or PAN card.
- Passport-size photographRecent colour photograph as per portal specifications.
- Proof of addressUtility bill, bank passbook, rent agreement or municipal holding receipt.
- Proof of identityPassport, PAN card, voter ID, driving licence or government photo ID.
- Signature specimenSignature on plain paper scanned for the PAN card.
Ask about this service
Get AI-assisted explanations based on the verified information on this page.
Ask a question about government services
Official sources
Need a person to help?
Get CSC assistance
Create a request and an admin will connect you with a verified CSC partner.
Prefer help in person?
Find help nearby
Enter your city or PIN code to see local CSC centers that can help you with this service in person.