How To Apply For PAN Card For Minors Online And Offline

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Most Indians believe that a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card can only be obtained by individuals over the age of 18. But under Section 160 of the Income Tax Act, there is no age limit for availing of a PAN card. Thus, even minors are eligible for a PAN card. Read on to know how to apply for a PAN card for minors, the documents required, benefits and how to update the PAN card once the minor becomes an adult.

Benefits of PAN Card for Minors

Applying for a PAN card for your child has numerous advantages and uses. Some of them are as follows:

• One can use a minor PAN card as identity proof for any child below the age of 5. 
• If you want to make your minor child a nominee for your property or other investment, the child must have a PAN card.
• It is mandatory to provide a child’s PAN card in the event of making an investment under the child’s name. 
• Parents will have to furnish a child’s PAN card details while opening a bank account under their child’s name.
• Under Section 64(1A) of the Income Tax Act, a child’s income is collated with their parent’s income. However, under these circumstances, the amount earned is taxable separately: 
• If a minor is physically disabled, blind, deaf, etc.,
• If a minor earns the said income by applying their own skills, knowledge, or manual labour

How to Apply for PAN Card for Minors Online

The government has made the process of applying for a PAN card for minors very uncomplicated and streamlined. However, minors cannot apply on their own. Only the parents, guardians, or representatives can apply for a PAN card on behalf of a minor. 

Upon making the payment, click on “Submit”. After this, you will get an acknowledgement or reference number. Through this number, you will be able to track the PAN card application status. 

You will receive your child’s PAN Card via post at the address mentioned while filling out this form. After verifying all the documents, it takes 15-20 working days to issue a PAN card.

Also Read: Consequences Of Having Multiple PAN Cards And Possible Remedies

How to Apply for PAN Card for Minors Offline

To apply for a PAN Card offline, follow these below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Through the official website of NSDL, download Form 49A or Form 49AA, depending on your residency status. This form is also available at the nearest UTIITSL office.

Step 2: Fill out all of your personal information legibly and carefully, according to the instructions. Then, attach copies of the required documents.

Step 3: As a minor PAN card does not display the individual’s photo, no photograph is required. 

Step 4: After completing this form, submit it along with the documents at any NSDL or UTIITSL office and pay the application fee. 

Step 5: Upon verification, you will receive the PAN card at the mentioned address.

Documents Required for Applying for a PAN Card for Minors

Not only is this application form supposed to be submitted by a representative, but also the Income Tax Act mandates that the proof of address and identity are under the name of the minor’s guardian. However, if one opts for an Aadhaar card as proof of address or identity, then only the minor’s Aadhaar card is applicable.

Here is a list of all the documents that have to be submitted along with the PAN Card application: 

Proof of Identity 

• Ration card
• Passport
• Voter’s ID 
• ​​Driving licence
• Any government-issued photo ID card
• Card for the Central Government Health Service Scheme
• An original bank certificate on the issuing bank’s official letterhead, along with the applicant’s photograph, bank account number, and bank officer’s signature
• An original identity certificate attested by a Member of Parliament, a Legislative Assembly Member, or a Gazetted Officer
• Aadhaar Card (in the minor’s name)

Proof of Address

• Passport
• Voter’s ID 
• ​​Driving licence
• Post office passbook with applicant’s address on it.
• Domicile certificate 
• A property registration certificate
• Electricity, water, landline or gas bill, up to 3 months old
• Credit card, bank account, or depository account statement, up to 3 months old
• Government-issued allotment letter of accommodation 
• An original address certificate attested by any Member of Parliament, Legislative Assembly Member, or Gazetted Officer
• Aadhaar Card (in the name of a minor)

Proof of Age

Either of the following documents can be submitted under the minor’s name:

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• Government-issued photo ID card
• Municipal birth certificate
• A mark sheet issued by any recognised board
• Domicile certificate
• Driver’s licence
• An affidavit, sworn before a court magistrate, stating the minor’s date of birth

How to Update a Minor’s PAN Card upon Becoming an Adult

When a minor PAN cardholder turns into a major (18 or above), the existing PAN Card can no longer be used as a valid proof of identity. Thus, it needs to be modified. As the minor has turned major, they can fill out the application by themselves using these steps: 

Step 1: Visit the official portal of NSDL. Here, the applicant needs to fill out the “Request for new PAN card and/or changes or corrections in PAN data” form.

Step 2: To make changes to your current PAN card, enter your PAN number in this form. After this, click on the “photo mismatch” and “signature mismatch” boxes to provide your signature and photo. Then make any necessary changes to your existing personal details. 

Step 3: If you choose to request a new PAN card, you must enter your personal information (as an adult) once more.

Step 4: Provide all the required documents in your name (not the guardian’s), including your photograph and signature.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form, either online or offline. After payment, you will receive an acknowledgement number using which you can track the status of this application.

Customer Care Number for Assistance

You may follow these steps to raise a PAN card complaint or grievance on the NSDL website.

• Visit the NSDL portal. 
• Click on the ‘Complaints/Queries’ section under Customer Care. 
• Fill out the complaint form with relevant details and click on Submit.

You may also contact the customer care executives through these avenues:

Final Word

Most citizens believe that they can only apply for a PAN card when they become taxpayers or adults. Owing to this, they lose out on the benefits offered by a minor PAN card. Thus, parents are unable to make investments or open bank accounts in their child’s name. However, a PAN card for minors is also available on application online and offline. Through a simple modification process, a minor turned major can make updates to their existing PAN card.

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