How to Apply PAN Card

How to Apply New PAN Card :

Please note that one should apply for new Pan Card when the applicant is a resident Indian citizen, and has never applied for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) or does not have a PAN allotted to him.

What is form 49A?

Form 49A is a Application for Allotment of Permanent Account Number in case of Indian Citizen/ Indian Companies/Entities incorporated in India/Unincorporated entities formed in India. To apply PAN card online, click here to fill the online application form.

What are the procedures involved in applying for a new PAN card?

Fill – Fill the online application form – form 49A

Pay – Make Payment online

Sign – Download the prefilled application and affix photos and signature.

Send – Send the signed application and supporting documents by post or courier to the address provided in the website. (Ref: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/form49A.html)

What documents will serve as proof of identity in case of individual applicants, including minors for new PAN application using form 49A?

Following documents are accepted as proof of identity:

• Elector's Photo Identity Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Ration Card having photograph of the applicant
• Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Gazetted Officer
• Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Member of Parliament
• Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly
• Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Municipal Councilor
• Arm's License
• AADHAAR Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
• Photo Identity Card issued by the Central Government or a State Government or a Public Sector Undertaking
• Pensioner Card having photograph of the applicant
• Central Government Health Scheme Card
• Ex-servicemen Contributory Heath Scheme photo card
• Bank Certificate in original on letter head from the branch