
PAN is a ten-digit unique alphanumeric number issued by the Income Tax Department. PAN is issued in the form of a laminated plastic card as given below (commonly known as PAN card)
This permanent number assigned to the PAN holder serves as an essential ID proof. It is allotted to each tax payer by the Income Tax Department of India under the supervision of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The PAN does not change during the lifespan of the PAN holder.
New PAN Card OR Change/Correction in PAN data
The application form is useful for applicants who are PAN holders and either require a new PAN card or a change/update in their personal details such as, name, date of birth or address and contact information in the IT Department records. Upon submission of this form, a new PAN card, bearing the same PAN, along with updated details is issued to the applicant.
Application Process
An applicant may either make an online application through this website or submit a physical PAN application to any TIN-FC or PAN centers of Income Tax Department . The applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application form:
- A] Proof of identity (POI)
- B] Proof of address (POA)
Note: The documents for the above are dependent on citizenship and status of the applicant. Details pertaining to these documents are also mentioned in the application form.
Applicants may obtain application forms from TIN-FCs and PAN centres, download them from this website or get them through other vendors.