Duplicate PAN Card: How to Apply for Lost PAN Card?
A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a crucial document that is required for several financial transactions. Considering that you could be carrying this document around with you all the time, the odds of losing it are high.
If your PAN card is misplaced, stolen or damaged, you can easily apply for a reprint of your PAN card. Go through the following sections to find out how to get a duplicate PAN card.
What Is a Duplicate PAN Card?
A duplicate PAN card is a reprinted version of the original one. When an individual loses or misplaces their original PAN card, they can apply for a duplicate version. It is important to note that an individual can only apply for a replacement of their lost PAN card. It is illegal for anyone to own more than one PAN card.
How to Apply for a Lost PAN Card
When an individual misplaces their PAN card, they can submit a duplicate PAN card application. To obtain a duplicate PAN Card online or offline, follow the steps below:
- An online request for a fresh allotment of PAN or a PAN card reprint can be made either through the Protean (formerly NSDL) website or through the UTITSL portal.
- The offline duplicate PAN card application procedure is equally simple. You can apply for a duplicate PAN card from NSDL by visiting any of its service centres.
How to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card Online?
- Step 1: Visit the official website of TIN-NSDL
- Step 2:
- Step 3: Scroll down and navigate to the ‘Reprint of PAN card’ section. Click on ‘Apply’, after which you will be redirected towards online PAN application.
- Step 4: Select ‘Changes or Corrections in Existing PAN Data/Reprint of PAN Card’. The application type should be ‘Changes or Corrections in Existing PAN Data/Reprint of PAN Card.’ Fill in all the required details before submitting the form.
- Step 5: A token number will be generated and sent to the the registered email ID.
- Step 6: Fill up the required information on the page ‘Personal Details’ and select the option to submit the PAN application. You can submit the application form digitally with an e-KYC and e-signature.
- Step 7: Choose between a physical PAN card and an e-PAN card. In case you choose the latter, a valid email ID must be provided.
- Step 8: The individual has to submit their duplicate PAN card application after filling up the contact details on the document details page.
- Step 9: Now, the applicant will be redirected to the payments page. An acknowledgement receipt will be generated after they complete the payment.
- Step 10: The applicant must now wait for the duplicate PAN card to be sent, which could take between 15 and 20 working days.
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How to Apply for a Lost PAN Card Offline
The applicant must follow the steps described below:
- Step 1: The individual has to first acquire the application form for a duplicate PAN card by downloading the PDF and printing it.
- Step 2: They must fill up the form in block letters, without making any mistakes. They must also mention the 10-digit PAN in the form.
- Step 3: They have to affix 2 passport-size photographs after cross signing them in the relevant space on the form.
- Step 4: Next, the applicant has to submit the filled application form, proof of identity, address, income, and other supporting documents at the NSDL facilitation centre.
- Step 5: Next, they must proceed to the payment section. After the payment for the duplicate PAN card is complete, they will receive an acknowledgement number which can be used to track their duplicate PAN card status.
- Step 6: The PAN facilitation centre sends the duplicate PAN card application form to the Income Tax PAN Services unit for further processing.
After successful processing of the PAN application form, the physical card is generated. It will be dispatched to your registered address within 2 weeks after the I-T department receives it.
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When Do You Need to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card?
1. Theft or Loss
If a person loses their PAN card or it gets stolen, they might apply for a duplicate PAN card.
2. Damage
In case the PAN card gets damaged and the printed information is not clearly visible, the cardholder could consider getting a duplicate PAN card.
3. Change in Information
Provided the information on the PAN card needs to be changed or updated, an individual can consider applying for a re-issue or reprint of PAN.
Who Can Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card?
Any individual, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and businesses can apply for a PAN card reprint or re-issue. However, only individuals can authorise and file their own duplicate PAN card applications. Other categories of taxpayers need authorisation from designated signatories to proceed with their duplicate pan card application.
Here is a list of authorised signatories for various categories of taxpayers:
| Taxpayer Category | Authorised Signatory |
| Individual | Self |
| HUFs | Head of the family |
| Body of Individuals/Association of Person(s) (AOPs)/Local Authority/ Artificial Juridical Person | Anyone authorised as per the deed of incorporation |
| Firm/Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | Any partner of the firm or LLP |
| Company | Any director of a company |
Documents Required to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card
For Indian Nationals:
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card, voter ID card, passport, etc.)
- Age proof (birth certificate, Class X certificate, marriage certificate, etc.)
- Address proof (Aadhaar card, driving license, passport, etc.)
For Overseas Citizens of India:
- A photocopy of their passport
- A photocopy of their Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card
- A photocopy of their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card
- Copies of citizenship identification or certificate of nationality, attested by an apostille
How to Surrender a Duplicate Pan Card?
In India, it is illegal for any tax-paying entity to have more than one PAN card. Under the Income Tax Act, the penalty for having multiple PAN cards is ₹10,000 or even imprisonment.
For any reason whatsoever, if an individual or taxpaying entity owns multiple PAN cards, they can follow the steps below to surrender their duplicate PAN cards:
- Step 1: The applicant has to write a letter and address it to the Assessing Officer (AO). The letter must contain important details, such as full name, date of birth, details of the original PAN card to be retained and details of the PAN card to be surrendered.
- Step 2: The applicant can either send the letter by speed post or hand it over physically. They will receive an acknowledgement slip once they submit their application.
- Step 3: The applicant must preserve the acknowledgement receipt as evidence that their duplicate PAN has been cancelled.
Fees and Charges for a Duplicate PAN Card
The fees and charges for issue of a duplicate PAN card via online and offline modes can differ. The table below gives additional details on the same.
If the applicant applies for a physical card, the following charges will apply:
| PAN Application Mode | Details | Fees (exclusive of all applicable taxes) | Fees (inclusive of all applicable taxes) |
| Physical mode where an applicant forwards physical documents to NSDL e-gov | Where the registered address is within India | ₹91 | ₹107 |
| Same as above | Where the registered address is outside India | ₹862 | ₹1,017 |
| The duplicate PAN application is submitted online via paperless mode i.e. using digital signature certificate (DSC), e-KYC, and e-sign | Where the registered address is within India | ₹86 | ₹101 |
| Same as above | Where the registered address is outside India | ₹857 | ₹1,011 |
| Using a separate link to request for reprint of PAN card | Registered address is within India | ₹42 | ₹50 |
| Same as above | Registered address is outside India | ₹813 | ₹959 |
If an applicant applies for a virtual duplicate PAN card, the following charges will be applicable:
| Application Mode | Details | Fees (Exclusive of Applicable Taxes) | Fees (Inclusive of Applicable Taxes) |
| If the applicant submits the PAN application online via physical mode (if the documents are forwarded physically to NSDL e-gov) | Virtual or e-PAN card will be sent to the registered email ID | ₹61 | ₹72 |
| If the applicant submits the PAN application online through paperless mode i.e. using DSC, e-sign, and e-KYC | e-PAN card will be sent to the email ID mentioned in duplicate PAN card application | ₹56 | ₹66 |
Things to Consider before Appling for a Duplicate PAN Card Application
Before you proceed to apply for a duplicate PAN card, keep these pointers in mind:
- This facility can be availed by those individuals whose latest application for PAN was processed through the Protean website or those who have availed PAN using the e-filing portal of the IT department.
- The fresh PAN card will be sent to the last-known communication address available to the IT Department.
- You will have to pay an additional charge of 2% if you wish to make the payment through a debit or a credit card.
- If you wish to send the application through post, make sure to mention ‘Application for a reprint of PAN – Acknowledgement Number’.
- If an applicant has used their thumb impression, it needs to be validated by a gazetted officer with their official stamp.
Final Word
Generating a duplicate PAN card can be done online or offline. But please make sure that you’re not holding multiple PAN cards at any point of time because it is a punishable offence.
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FAQs
You should receive your duplicate PAN after around 2 weeks from the date of application because that is how long the IT department takes to dispatch your document. In the meantime, you can also track the status of your PAN application.
If you want to receive this document within India, you will have to pay a fee of Rs. 50 (inclusive of taxes). On the other hand, for dispatches outside the country, applicants need to pay Rs. 959 (inclusive of taxes).
If you surrender one of your PAN cards, you will have to write a letter to your assessing officer. Mention vital details about both the cards and mention the card you would like to surrender and the one you would retain.
If you have misplaced or lost your PAN card, it is optional to file an FIR. However, since it is a crucial financial document, it is advisable that you take the legal way and file an FIR to stay on the safe side. After that, you can apply for a reprint at your convenience.
No, when you apply for a reprint, only a new card is issued, and your PAN remains unchanged. In case you need any correction, the new card will bear the necessary changes while your Permanent Account Number remains the same.
Disclaimer
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