PAN cards are vital to keep a tab on financial transactions by the Income Tax Department. Additionally, you can use PAN cards as identity proof.
Any mistakes in the card can cause future problems related to income tax or others. Therefore, it is mandatory to apply for PAN correction online and offline in case of any mistakes.
In this informative piece, we will explain the various ways in which you can update PAN card details in both online and offline modes.
Also, learn how you can check PAN correction status.
To update PAN card details online, you can download the PAN card correction form online and change your incorrect name, address, etc., by paying a small fee.
Here are the steps to follow for PAN correction.
Offline PAN card correction is hassle-free and simple if you follow these steps:
Note: For both offline and online PAN correction procedures, the following fees are charged:
1. When a physical PAN card is needed
For submitting PAN application at PAN Centres or TIN Facilitation Centres using physical mode:
Contact address within India: Rs.107.
Contact address outside India: Rs.1017.
For submitting PAN applications online:
Contact address within India: Rs.101.
Contact address outside India: Rs.1011.
For requesting the reprint of PAN card without updating it
Contact address within India: Rs. 50.
2. When a physical PAN card is not needed
For submitting PAN application at PAN Centres or TIN Facilitation Centres using physical mode: Rs. 72
For submitting PAN applications online: Rs. 66
Multiple occasions can lead to a PAN card name change. Such occasions are misspelt names, incorrect names and name change after marriage. In such a case, you can apply for a PAN card name change online by following the steps given below:
Note: In case of filling up application forms online for address change and authenticating the same by Aadhaar OTP, you cannot change the address because, by default, the address in your Aadhaar is taken. Therefore, you need to get your address updated in the Aadhaar card first and then fill up the form for address change in PAN.
There are several documents necessary while you are opting for PAN correction online or offline. Based on the cardholders, the requirement of documents changes. Here are some lists of documents required to change the name in a PAN card for different categories of cardholders.
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ID Proof |
Address Proof |
DOB Proof |
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Aadhaar card |
Electric bill |
Government-issued ID card |
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Voter ID |
Mobile/gas/water bill |
Marksheets |
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Driving license |
Tax assessment documents |
Marriage Certificate |
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Passport |
Domicile certificate by Central Government |
Pensioners’ card |
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Ration card |
Aadhaar card |
Voter ID |
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Arm’s license |
Passport |
Passport |
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Pensioner’s card |
Voter ID |
Driving license |
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Any other Government-issued ID |
Driving license |
Aadhaar card |
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ID Proof |
Address Proof |
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Passport |
OCI card |
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OCI card |
Taxpayer identification card |
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PIO card |
PIO card |
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Taxpayer identification card |
Passport |
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Bank account statements |
- |
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FRO issued Registration Certificate |
- |
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VISA |
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Type of Company |
Documents |
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Company |
Registration Certificate |
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Trust |
Trust deed |
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Partnership |
Partnership deed |
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Limited liability partnership |
LLP issued Registration Certificate |
After successful payment of PAN correction fees, you will receive an acknowledgement slip containing a 15-digit number. This number is used to track your PAN card correction application status from the official website of NSDL.
PAN card is an important document as the IT Department can assess an individual’s or a company’s tax liability, thereby preventing tax evasion. When you apply for a PAN card, many discrepancies can occur concerning the information you provide. Therefore, it is vital to have a thorough idea about the procedure of PAN correction online and offline to update correct information all the time.
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