Apply for a New PAN Card

Required documents

• Aadhaar card (for instant e-PAN, and generally recommended for the standard route too)
• Proof of identity (e.g. voter ID, passport, driving licence — if not using Aadhaar e-KYC)
• Proof of address
• Proof of date of birth
• Passport-size photograph (for a physical PAN card application)

Eligibility

• • Any Indian citizen or entity without an existing PAN
• • Foreign citizens/entities with financial dealings requiring PAN in India

Step-by-step guide

1. 1

   Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal (incometax.gov.in) for the instant e-PAN option, or the Protean/UTIITSL portal for a standard application.

2. 2

   For instant e-PAN: select 'Instant e-PAN', choose 'Get New e-PAN', and verify your identity via Aadhaar OTP.

3. 3

   For standard PAN: fill Form 49A (Indian applicants) or 49AA (foreign applicants) online with personal, contact, and document details.

4. 4

   Upload scanned photograph, signature, and supporting documents (for the physical card route).

5. 5

   Pay the applicable fee online and complete e-KYC/e-Sign or send physical documents by post as instructed.

6. 6

   Note your acknowledgement number and track the application status online.

Frequently asked questions

Common mistakes to avoid

• • Applying on unofficial third-party websites that charge inflated fees
• • Mismatched name, spelling, or date of birth between the application and supporting documents
• • Applying for a second PAN without checking whether one already exists in your name
• • Uploading an oversized or non-compliant photograph/signature that causes rejection

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