Documents Required to Apply for PAN Card
Anyone applying for a PAN card needs to submit a long list of supporting documents along with their application. Your PAN card application will not be processed unless you furnish address proof, identity proof, and proof of age/date of birth. In this blog, we will discuss in detail the documents required for a PAN card application.
What are the Documents Required for Indian Citizens?
The following table showcases the list of acceptable documents required for a PAN card application in India for an individual applicant (who is an Indian citizen). The documents furnished must clearly establish the applicant’s identity, address, and date of birth:
| Proof of Identity | Proof of Address | Proof of Date of Birth |
| Aadhaar | Aadhaar card | Passport |
| Voter’s card | Voter’s card | Matriculation certificate |
| Ration card with the applicant’s photo | Electricity bill* | An affidavit signed by a magistrate stating the applicant’s date of birth |
| Pensioner card with photo of the applicant | Landline telephone bill* or broadband connection bill* | Passport |
| Driving licence | Water bill* | Driving Licence |
| Passport | Gas connection proof or piped gas bill* | Birth certificate issued by a municipality or a competent authority |
| Valid licence for carrying arms | Credit statement* | A pension payment order |
| A photo id card issued by a public sector undertaking or a central- or state-government authority | Bank statement* | A domicile certificate issued by a state or the central government |
| A certificate of identity attested by a Member of the Parliament (MP), a Member of a Legislative Assembly (MLA) or a municipal corporation councillor | Deposit account statement* | |
| An original copy of a bank certificate containing an attested photo of the applicant along with the bank account number (on the bank’s official letterhead) | Post office passbook clearly stating the address of the applicant | |
| Passport of the applicant or their spouse | ||
| Property tax assessment order or property registration document | ||
| Domicile certificate issued by the government | ||
| An employer certificate (on the company’s official letterhead) | ||
| A certificate of address attested by an MP, an MLA, a councillor, or a gazetted officer | ||
| Letter of allotment of land issued by a state or central government (should not be more than 3 years old) | ||
| Driving licence |
*These documents should not be older than 3 months
Please Note
For the PAN card application of a minor, valid documents of one of their parents or a legal guardian, will be accepted.
Documents Required for a PAN Card Online Application of an Foreigner, Non-Resident Indian, or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)
A foreigner or an NRI who wants to pursue a gainful employment in India or set up a business must apply for a PAN card. The following table highlights list of documents required for a PAN card application for a foreign or NRI individual or HUF:
| Proof of Identity | Proof of Address (As mentioned in your PAN application form) |
| Passport | Passport copy |
| Copy of the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card | PIO copy |
| Copy of the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) | OCI copy |
| Copy of taxpayer ID number or citizenship number attested by an apostille (where applicable), the Indian embassy, high commission or consulate in the country of residence of the applicant, or by an authorised signatory of a scheduled bank registered in India | Copy of a non-resident external (NRE) bank account statement issued by a bank in India |
| Copy of a bank statement issued by a bank in the country of residence of the applicant | |
| Copy of the applicant’s visa | |
| An appointment letter or a contract issued by an Indian company and proof of residence in India as attested by the employer | |
| A certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office validating the Indian address of the applicant | |
| Copy of certificate of residence in India or a residential permit issued by a State Police Authority | |
| Copy of taxpayer ID number or citizenship number attested by an apostille (where applicable), the Indian embassy, high commission or consulate in the country of residence of the applicant, or by an authorised signatory of a scheduled bank registered in India |
Please note: If the office address (in India) of a foreign applicant is mentioned in their PAN card application, then they must also provide the following documents as proof for office address (in addition to their proof of residence):
- Copy of appointment letter or contract issued by the company (must be an Indian entity)
- A certificate (in original) validating the applicant’s address in India issued by the employer or an authorised signatory of the employer. The letter must mention the PAN details of the employer
- A copy of the PAN card, whose details have been mentioned in the employer’s certificate.
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Business Entities Registered Within India: What are the Documents Required for PAN Card?
Every business entity or company must apply for a PAN card to operate in India. Based on the type of entity, the documents needed for the PAN card may differ. The following table highlights the list of acceptable documents for each entity:
| Type of Business | Documents Required |
| Company | A copy of the certificate of registration issued by the Registrar of Companies |
| Partnership Firm | A copy of the certificate of registration issued by the Registrar of Firms or a copy of the partnership deed |
| Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | A copy of the certificate of registration provided by the Registrar of LLPs |
| Trust | A copy of the certificate of registration issued by a charity commissioner or a trust deed |
| Artificial juridical person, association of persons, local authority, | A copy of the agreement or a document issued by a central or state department validating address and ID of the entity, or a copy of the certificate of registration issued by a registrar of cooperative society, a charity commissioner, or any other competent authority |
Business Entities Registered Outside India: What are the Documents Required for PAN Card?
Even business entities registered outside India need to submit certain documents to get a PAN card in India. The following table underlines the list of acceptable documents for such entities:
| Type of Business | Documents Required |
| Company registered outside India | Copy of registration certificate issued in India or copy of letter of approval received from Indian authorities to set up office in India Copy of certificate of registration issued in the country of residence of the applicant, attested by an apostille (where applicable), or by an Indian embassy, high commission, or consulate in the country of residence of the applicant, or an overseas branch of a scheduled bank registered in India |
| LLP registered outside India | Copy of registration certificate issued in India or copy of letter of approval received from Indian authorities to set up office in India Copy of certificate of registration issued in the country of residence of the applicant, attested by an apostille (where applicable), or by an Indian embassy, high commission, or consulate, or overseas branches of scheduled banks registered in India |
| Firm formed or registered outside India | Copy of registration certificate issued in India or copy of letter of approval received from Indian authorities to set up office in India Copy of certificate of registration issued in the country of residence of the applicant, attested by an apostille (where applicable), or by an Indian embassy, high commission, or consulate, or overseas branches of scheduled banks registered in India |
| Trusts formed or registered outside India | Copy of registration certificate issued in India or copy of letter of approval received from Indian authorities to set up office in India Copy of certificate of registration issued in the country of residence of the applicant, attested by an apostille (where applicable), or by an Indian embassy, high commission, or consulate, or overseas branches of scheduled banks registered in India |
| Association of persons (other than trusts), local authority, body of persons, or any other legally recognised entity registered outside India | Copy of registration certificate issued in India or proof of approval received from Indian authorities to set up office in India Copy of certificate of registration issued in the country of residence of the applicant, attested by an apostille (where applicable), or by an Indian embassy, high commission, or consulate, or overseas branches of scheduled banks registered in India |
Final Word
Any legal entity – be it individual, an association, or a business – needs to possess a valid PAN to transact business in India, carry out certain financial transactions, or meet their tax obligations. In this article, we have spoken at length about the documents required for PAN card applications in India.
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FAQs
For PAN correction or name change, individuals or entities must present the following documents:
-PAN card copy or PAN allotment letter issued by the Income Tax Department
-In case of a name change, married individuals must furnish a marriage certificate or copy of their spouse’s passport
-Individuals changing their names for any other purpose need to present publication of name change in an official gazette, or a name change certificate from a gazetted officer
-Non-individuals should submit a revised registration certificate, agreement or deed
If you opt for an online PAN card application process, you need not submit original documents. You must upload copies of such documents to complete the application process. However, in the case of offline PAN application applicants need to carry the original documents for verification.
The following types of business entities can apply for a PAN card:
-Partnership firm
-Trust
-Limited Liability Partnership (LLPs)
-Body of Individuals
-Artificial Juridical Person
-Association of Persons
-Local Authority
-Company
Note that the aforementioned types of organisations registered both inside or outside India can apply for a PAN card. However, they need to carry respective documents for a successful application.
During PAN card applications, entities need to send the supporting documents via courier or post to NSDL or UTITSL for verification. In this regard, they must go through the list of documents required for obtaining a PAN card.
For an Indian communication address, one needs to pay Rs. 93 (excluding Goods and Services Tax) as PAN application fees. On the other hand, for a foreign communication address, Rs. 864 needs to be paid for obtaining PAN.
Yes, your Aadhaar card will be sufficient when applying for PAN, in most cases. However, you must make sure that your Aadhaar is valid, it is linked to your mobile number, it has your date of birth mentioned in full, and you are aged 18 years and above.
Getting a PAN card without valid documents is not possible. At the time of application, you will have to provide proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth. To check the list of acceptable documents, scroll up.
Disclaimer
This article is solely for educational purposes. Navi doesn't take any responsibility for the information or claims made in the blog.
