Apply for PAN Card Correction Online and Offline

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Online

PAN card correction can be done online in two ways. Either you submit your application on the Protean eGov (formerly NSDL) website and follow the necessary formalities or do it from the UTIITSL website. Let us look at both one by one:

How to Update PAN Card Online Via NSDL Website?

How to Update PAN Card Online Via UTIITSL Website?

Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL website

Step 2: From the ‘Our Services’ section, click on ‘PAN Card Services’

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page, where you will see an option called ‘Change/Correction in PAN Card’. Click on that

Step 4: You will be redirected to another new page. Here, you can choose and click on ‘Apply for Change/Correction in PAN Card’ details

Step 5: You will be taken to another new page where you can either choose to proceed with a physical application, in which case, you will have to send the application and the supporting documents to a UTIITSL office in Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, or Mumbai. However, you can also opt for the digital process. If you choose the Aadhaar eSign option, you will have to pay an additional fee of ₹5.9 on top of the regular processing charges. Now, you will have to enter your PAN number and then re-enter the same details to authenticate your PAN number. Here, you can either choose to get only an e-PAN (which will be delivered to your registered email ID) or choose to get both e-PAN along with a physical copy, which will be delivered to your registered address

Step 6: Now, you will be redirected to the CSF form and you will also be shown a reference number, which you can use to check your PAN card correction status later on

Step 7: Once you have noted down the reference number, you can exit the pop-up and start filling out the form

Step 8: You can now start entering the necessary details, such as name, the name you would like to be printed on your PAN card, name of your parents (you also have the option to indicate the parent whose name you want your PAN card to show), your date of birth, gender, and state, your Aadhaar number and your name as per your Aadhaar card and then click on ‘Next Step’

Step 9: You will be redirected to a new page. Here, you will have to enter your communication address and contact details

Step 10: On the next page, you will have to indicate if there is a photo or signature mismatch, indicate if you have been inadvertently allotted a PAN, and do a self-declaration

Step 11: On the next page, you will have to indicate the documents you are submitting to authenticate your address, identity, and date of birth

Step 12: On the next page, review the data you are submitting and click on ‘Make Payment’ to complete the process

Step 13: You will be taken to a payment gateway. Enter your mobile number, email ID and click on the payment gateway option

Step 14: On the next page, you will have to make the payment

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How to Make PAN Card Correction Offline?

Step 1: Download the Request For New PAN Card or/And Changes or Correction in PAN Data from the NSDL website

Step 2: Fill up the form carefully

Step 3: Submit the form, along with supporting documents, to your nearest NSDL collection centre

Step 4: Once you pay the processing charges for PAN card correction, you will receive an acknowledgement slip with a 15-digit number

Step 5: You will have to send the acknowledgement slip within 15 days of receiving it to the Tax PAN Services Unit at this address – NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune- 411016

Step 5: Now, send a letter to the relevant assessing officer informing them about your PAN card correction application

Download PAN Card Correction Form Online

While we have outlined the steps in detail for downloading the PAN card correction form online, you can do it in one step by clicking here.

But in case you want a step-by-step guide, here you go! 

Step 1: Visit the official website of Protean e-Gov (formerly NSDL)

Go straight to the “Downloads” section that is positioned on the top right-hand corner of the website. Refer to the above screenshot for better clarity.

Step 2: Select PAN from the Dropdown Menu

Once you select PAN from the list of options, you will be redirected to the “Downloads PAN” page.

Step 3: ‘Request For New PAN Card Or/And Changes or Correction in PAN Data’ Form

Click on the ‘Request For New PAN Card Or/And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data’ form. You will be redirected to the PAN card correction form. Download the PAN card correction form and start filling out the details.

Guide to PAN Card Name Correction Online

You can change the name on your PAN card either by visiting the TIN-NSDL website or through the UTIITSL portal. To complete the process, follow the below steps:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Protean (formerly NSDL)

Step 2: Go to “Services” and click on “PAN” from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: On the new screen, select “Apply Online”. Under “Application Type”, select “Changes or correction in existing PAN Data/ Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in existing PAN Data).” Under “Category, select “Individual” and fill in your personal details.

Step 4: After that, you need to select information, “By submitting data to us and/or using our NSDL e-Gov TIN website.”

Step 5: Enter the captcha code in the relevant field and then click Submit.
Once done, you will get a message, “We thank you for using the online PAN application service of NSDL e-Gov. Your request is successfully Registered with Token Number xxxxxxxxx and the same has been sent to your email ID provided in the PAN application. Kindly click the below button to fill out the remaining PAN application form.”

Step 6: Click “Continue” and proceed further with the PAN Application Form. You will be redirected to the online PAN application page.

Step 7: Once you have filled out the form and paid the necessary charges, an acknowledgement slip will be generated. Take a printout of the acknowledgement receipt and send it to your nearest NSDL collection centre along with physical proof of your supporting documents.

Guide to PAN Card Name Change Offline

Follow the steps below to change the name on your PAN card offline:

Step 1: Download the PAN card correction form from the Protean e-Gov portal

Step 2: Fill up the form and submit it along with supporting documents to your nearest NSDL collection centre

Step 3: Once you make the payment at the centre, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt against your application

Step 4: You will have to courier the acknowledgement receipt to the Tax PAN Services Unit

Step 5: You will also have to send a letter informing the jurisdictional assessing officer about your application for PAN card name change

PAN Card Date of Birth (DOB) Change Online

If there’s any discrepancy in your date of birth details on your PAN Card, you can follow the same steps as those mentioned under the section ‘Guide to PAN Card Name Correction Online’

PAN Card Date of Birth (DOB) Change Offline

Changing any date of birth discrepancy offline is just as easy and hassle-free. Follow the same steps as mentioned in the ‘Guide to PAN Card Name Change Offline’ to get it done.

PAN Card Address Change in Application Form Online

Your address is not displayed on the PAN Card. However, you will need to mention it in the PAN Card application form, provided you want a physical copy of your new PAN to be delivered to your registered postal address. If you have filled your PAN card correction form online and have authenticated it with Aadhaar OTP, you won’t be able to update your address. The address mentioned in your Aadhaar database, will be considered as your default address and the card will be sent to the same place.

If you want to update your address in the PAN application form, you will first have to change the address in the Aadhaar card database and then update it in the 49A correction form.

PAN Card Address Change in Application Form Offline

To change the address in the PAN Card update form, you will first have to download Form 49A. Once you fill it up and indicate the address change, you will have to submit it at your nearest NSDL correction centre. Let us reiterate that your address won’t appear on your PAN card. But, if you want a physical copy of your new PAN to be delivered to your place, you will have to mention it in your form and submit the 49A correction form.

What is Form 49A and How to Download it?

Indian citizens, who wish to apply for a new PAN, must fill out and mandatorily submit Form 49A at any of the NSDL collection centre. So, to sum it up, no PAN card allotment can happen without submission of Form 49A.

If you want to download the form, click here.

However, if you want the step-by-step lowdown on how to download 49A correction Form, here you go:

Step 1: Visit the official website of TIN-NSDL (now Protean e-Gov)

Go to the “Download” section.

Step 2:  Click on Downloads 

Now, select PAN from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new screen called “Downloads PAN”. 

Click on the Form 49A link to download it.

PAN Card Signature Change/Photo Update Process

Though you can use PAN Card and Aadhaar interchangeably while filing your Income Tax, any error in your PAN Card details can bring unnecessary hassle. So, if you are planning to change your PAN Card signature or photo, here’s how to go about it.

PAN Card Signature Change or Photo Update Online Process

Step 1: Visit NSDL’s official website

Step 2: Select “Changes or Correction in existing PAN data” from the “Application Type” option

Step 3: Select “Individual” from the “Category” menu

Step 4: Enter “Applicant Information” and click “Submit”

Step 5: You will get a token number. Note it down and continue

Step 6: Select your preferred KYC process

Step 7: Enter all the mandatory details

Step 8: Tick on “Photo Mismatch or Signature Mismatch”

Step 9: Enter your the details of your parents and click “Next”

Step 10: Enter your personal details and provide identity proof

Step 11: Tick the self-declaration checkbox and click “Submit”

Step 12: Upload scanned copies of the supporting documents

Step 13: Review the form before clicking on “Submit”

Step 14: Pay the necessary processing charges

Step 15: Once done, send the application and copies of the supporting documents to ‘INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)’ on 5th Floor Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune-411 016.

Use the 15-digit acknowledgement number you received to track your PAN card correction status.

PAN Card Signature Change or Photo Update Offline Process

Step 1: Visit NSDL’s official website

Step 2: Select “Changes or Correction in existing PAN data” from the “Application Type” option

Step 3: Select “Individual” from the “Category” menu

Step 4: Enter “Applicant Information” and click “Submit”

Step 5: You will get a token number. Note it down and continue

Step 6: Select your preferred KYC process

Step 7: Enter all the mandatory details

Step 8: Tick on “Photo Mismatch or Signature Mismatch”

Step 9: Enter your the details of your parents and click “Next”

Step 10: Enter your personal details and provide identity proof

Step 11: Choose ‘No’ for ‘Paperless PAN Application’

Step 12: Submit the application form and pay the necessary processing fee

Step 13: An acknowledgement form will be sent to your registered email ID

Step 14: Take a printout of the form and do either of the following:

• If you want to change your photo, paste two photographs with white background in the space provided in the form
• If you want to change your signature, then sign within the box provided or add a left thumbprint. But, do not sign across the photograph you are adding to the form

Step 15: Send this acknowledgement form along with the supporting documents to the Income Tax PAN Services Unit (managed by Protean e-Gov). Ensure that the form is sent to the Income Tax PAN Services Unit within15 days of your receipt of the acknowledgement email.

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PAN Card Father Name Correction Process

If your father’s name has a spelling mistake or any other error, you can get it corrected by following the steps below:

Step 1: Visit the Protean e-Gov website

Step 2: Fill out an online application for ‘PAN Card Change Request Form’ (refer to the sections above) and send the required documents to the address mentioned in the form.

You will have to send some documents as well to support your request for change. Let us have a closer look at the list of acceptable documents in the following section:

Documents Required for PAN Card Correction

Along with your application, you must submit the following documents to any PAN Card centre across India. The list of supporting documents required would vary depending on the type of category you belong to – individuals and HUFs residing in India, individuals and HUFs residing abroad, business or other corporate entities formed in India, etc. 

1. For Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF):

If an HUF is applying for a PAN card, the application and supporting documents must be further supplemented by an affidavit from the head of the family (known as Karta). The affidavit should mention your name, your father’s name, and the address of each member of the family as on the date of application.

2. For Indian Companies/Entities Incorporated in India/Unincorporated Entities Formed in India

3. For Individuals and HUFs who don’t Reside in India

1. Identity Proof

Passport, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, and other national citizen identification number, where applicable

2. Address Proof

Passport, Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statement in India, bank account statement in the country of residence of the applicant, a registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office authenticating the applicant’s address in India, visa granted and copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company and certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer

PAN Correction and Existing Pan Card Update Fees and Charges

Here’s how much you have to pay for PAN card correction, based on your specific type of application, your category, and your communication address:

1. Charges if a Physical PAN Card is Required:

*Additional UIDAI charges as mentioned by UIDAI for Aadhaar Authentication services would be imposed along with applicable tax in case of PAN applications submitted online using physical mode.

2. Charges if a Physical PAN Card isn’t Required:

*Additional UIDAI charges as mentioned by UIDAI for Aadhaar Authentication services would be imposed along with applicable tax in case of PAN applications submitted online using physical mode.

How to Check PAN Card Correction Status?

Here’s what you should do to check your PAN Card correction status:

Step 1: Visit the TIN NSDL website

Step 2: Select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the drop-down menu in the “Application Type” option.

Step 3: Enter your acknowledgement number and click on the “Submit” button

Final Word

There are multiple ways and modes to initiate PAN card correction. You can also easily check the PAN correction status online through the website of NSDL or UTIITSL with the help of the acknowledgement number (for NSDL) or application coupon number (for UTIITSL).

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