PAN or Permanent Account Number, is a government document that contains details of all financial transactions made by an entity, be it an individual, a trust or an organization. It is also used to open a bank account, file your tax returns, invest in financial instruments, take a loan or credit card or conduct any finance-related activity. If you also want to get your PAN card made, you can also apply online. It is quite easy.
How to apply online
Any person can apply for PAN card online through NSDL portal (now Prot) or UTIITSL portal. You can get your PAN card delivered at home by following the following online steps.
Visit the website of NSDL or UTIITSL to apply online for PAN card.
Choose the New PAN option.
Choose PAN card form 49A, which should be selected for individuals, whether they are Indian citizens, NRE/NRI or OCI individuals.
- This form should be filled with the details of the person.
- After submitting the form, the applicant has to pay the processing fee online or through demand draft, so that the processing of the form can start.
- After paying the fee and submitting the PAN form 49A, a receipt is generated, which contains a 15-digit receipt number.
- You can e-sign the application using Aadhaar OTP authentication or send the Form 49A application along with the required documents to the NSDL PAN office or UTIITSL office by courier within 15 days of online submission.
- After couriering the receipt number to the concerned office, the PAN number is verified and the card is generated after NSDL/UTIITSL PAN verification.
- The physical PAN card is sent to the subscriber’s address mentioned in the form within a period of 15 days.
These documents may be required
Any one of the following as proof of identity:
- Any government issued identity card – Aadhaar card, DL, Voter ID, etc.
- Arms license
- Pensioner card containing the applicant’s photograph.
- A photo identity card issued by the Central Government, State Government or Public Sector Undertaking
- Central Government Health Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card
- An original bank certificate issued by a bank branch on the bank’s letterhead and attested by the issuing officer. Such a certificate must contain the applicant’s attested photograph and bank account number.
Any one of the following as address proof:
Electricity, landline or broadband connection bill
Postpaid mobile phone bill
Water bill
LPG or piped gas connection bill or gas connection book
Bank account details
Credit card details
Deposit account details
Post office account passbook
Passport
Voter ID card
Driving license
Property registration document
Residence certificate issued by the Government of India
Aadhaar card
Original certificate from the employer provided the employer is a reputed public or private corporation
