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Whether you have a taxable income or not, the idea of a PAN card is something a majority of the population is acquainted with. Now comes the question of applying for one.
Although it is only mandatory for Indian taxpayers, almost anyone can apply for one, even minors. So, if you are someone who is thinking of walking along this line but do not know how, this guide is for you!
Read on to know about this legal document in detail, PAN card online application process, and the mandatory documents required.
Let’s start, shall we?
PAN stands for Permanent Account Number. It is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric combination that every taxpayer receives from the Income Tax Department. A PAN card is a laminated card containing your PAN number along with other details like name, address, and date of birth. It is an indispensable document for all financial transactions as it helps the authorities track all such activities of any individual.
If you are willing to apply for the same, you must first check your eligibility for the same.
You can avail of a successful online or offline PAN card application if you belong to any of the following categories of taxpayers.
From this list, you must have understood that there is no such eligibility restriction for applying for a PAN card. However, if you do not know how to get a PAN card yet, here is a step-by-step guide to help you understand the application procedure.
Following are the steps to apply for a PAN card online.
Once this process is completed, the NSDL will verify all documents and process the application accordingly. You can also complete this application process via the UTIITSL portal in a similar manner.
In case you do not have the means to avail of a PAN card online application, you can also choose to apply via the offline process as follows.
After a successful application, the authorities will process and generate your PAN and send it to your registered email ID and mobile number. Thereafter, you will also receive your laminated PAN card delivered to your address.
Now that you know about the application process, you might be wondering which documents you need to attach for a successful application. To help you out, here is a list encapsulating all mandatory documents needed for a PAN card application.
Now the documents accepted for the verification of each of these factors can vary depending on the category of applicant. For better clarity, we have made separate sections detailing requirements for each. Refer to the section that concerns you.
Refer to the following table to know about the ID documents required for new PAN cards of individuals with and without Indian citizenship.
Self-attested copy of:
Original of:
Copy of:
Indian and non-Indian individuals can provide the documents mentioned in the following table for residence proof. Thus, these are some of the documents required for a PAN card offline and online.
Copy of:
Copy of:
If you are an Indian citizen applying for a PAN card as an individual, you need to provide the following DOB documents required for a PAN card application.
Health Service Scheme photo card
Now, there are different document requirements for those who are applying as an entity other than “Individual.” Read on to know about it in detail.
If you are opting for a PAN card online application as an organisation, you do not need to submit DOB proof. What you do need to submit are documents valid as both address and ID proof. The respective requirements for different types of organisations are as follows.
Here you go with all the details required to apply for a PAN card. It is always a good idea to get your PAN card at the earliest so that you do not need to go through any hassle filing ITR and carry out other transactions when the need arises. So, grab all documents and follow the steps given in this guide if you haven’t submitted that application already!
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