How to surrender Multiple PAN, Request for New PAN Card if old is lost and for changes or correction in PAN data

Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data

You can submit the application in the form “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data” in the following cases:

A] When you already have PAN but want a new PAN card,

B] When you want to make some changes or corrections in your existing PAN details.

Charges for the form “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data

The form is freely downloadable from our website.

Link to Download the Form for Correction of PAN CARD.

Fees to be paid while submitting the form for “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data

You have to pay Rs. 85 (plus service tax, as applicable) to TIN-FCs as processing fees while submitting the form for Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data. If address for communication is a foreign address, the fee payable is Rs. 744 (including service tax).

How do I obtain a new PAN card without any changes in details?

When you have a PAN but have not received your PAN card/in case you have lost your PAN card, then you have to fill all the columns in the form for Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data but do not have to tick any of the boxes on the left margin. In case of an individual, you have to affix a colour photograph of the size 2.5 cm X 3.5 cm.

What should I do if there are any changes or correction in PAN data?

The applicant is required to fill all the columns of the form and tick the box(es) on the left margin of the appropriate item where change/correction is to be done.

What are the documents required to be furnished while submitting the form?

Following documents are required to be submitted along with the form:

1. Proof of PAN : Any one of the following documents can be submitted as proof of PAN:

a) Copy of PAN card
b) Copy of PAN allotment letter
No other documents are acceptable as proof of PAN.  If any proof of PAN is not available, the application will be accepted on a ‘good effort’ basis.

2. Proof of PAN(s) surrendered; Any one of the following documents can be submitted as proof of PAN surrendered:

a) Copy of PAN card

b) Copy of PAN allotment letter

No other documents are acceptable as proof of PAN.  If any proof of PAN is not available, the application will be accepted on a ‘good effort’ basis.

3. Proof of identity;

4. Proof of address;

5. Proof in support of changes sought*, if any;

What documents can be submitted as proof of identity for individuals and HUF?

1. Individual and HUF Applicants who are citizens of India and located within India at the time of application for PAN:

Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of identity:

• School leaving certificate
• Matriculation certificate
• Degree of recognized educational institution
• Depository account statement
• Valid Credit card
• Bank account statement
• Water bill
• Ration card
• Property tax assessment order
• Passport
• Voter’s identity card
• Driving license
• Certificate of identity signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.

Note:

• Document being submitted should be in the full name of the applicant as mentioned in the PAN application.
• In case the PAN applicant is a minor, any of above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall serve as proof of identity.
• In case PAN application is made on behalf of a HUF, any of above documents in respect of karta of the HUF will serve as proof of identity.

2. Citizen of India located outside India at the time of application for PAN:
Copy of passport will serve as a proof of identity

3. Foreign Citizen located in India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of passport and Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India will serve as a proof of identity

4. Foreign Citizen located outside India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of identity:

• Passport
• Other National ID attested by Indian Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Apostille
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India

What documents should be submitted as proof of address for individual applicants and HUF applicants?

1. Individual and HUF Applicants who are citizens of India and located within India at the time of application for PAN:
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

• Electricity bill*
• Telephone bill*
• Depository account statement*
• Credit card statement*
• Bank account statement*
• Rent receipt*
• Employer certificate*
• Ration card
• Passport
• Voter’s identity card
• Property tax assessment order
• Driving license
• Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.

Note:

• *For serial numbers 1 to 7, proof of address should not be more than six months old from the date of application.
• Document being submitted should be in the full name of the applicant as mentioned in the PAN change request application.
• In case the PAN applicant is a minor, any of above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall serve as proof of address.
• In case PAN change request application is made on behalf of a HUF, any of above documents in respect of Karta of the HUF will serve as proof of address.
• It is mandatory for individuals and HUF to mention their address for communication on the PAN change request application and to submit valid proof of the same.

2. Citizen of India located outside India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

• Passport
• Bank account statement in country of residence
• NRE bank account statement**

3. Foreign Citizen located in India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

• Passport
• Bank account statement in India
• Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities
• Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Officer
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
• NRE bank account statement**
• Visa application to Indian authorities & Visa granted & appointment letter/contract from Indian Company & Certificate (in original) of address in India of applicant issued by authorized signatory of employer on employer’s letter head mentioning the PAN of the employer & copy of PAN card for the PAN mentioned in the employer’s certificate***

4. Foreign Citizen located outside India at the time of application for PAN
Copy of any one of the following will serve as a proof of address:

• Passport
• Other National ID attested by Indian Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Apostille
• Bank account statement in country of residence, duly attested by Indian Embassy/High Commission / Consulate / Apostille in the country where applicant is located
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
• NRE bank account statement**

Note:
** showing at least two customer induced transactions in last six months period and duly attested by Indian Embassy / Consular office / High commission or Apostille or by the manager of the bank in which the account is held. The applicant may be a joint holder.
*** In case ‘Office Address’ is mentioned in application made by foreign citizens based in India, then it is mandatory to provide all five documents mentioned above as proof for office address.

Which documents will serve as proof of identity and address for applicants other than individual and HUF?

List of documents which are acceptable as proof of identity and address for applicants other than individual and HUF is as below:

1. Having office of their own in India:

2. Having no office of their own in India:

What documents can be submitted as proof in support of changes sought?

Supporting documents required for changes in PAN data can be as per the table given below:

When is it necessary to affix a photograph on the form for “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data”?

Individuals should always affix a recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided on the form. The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the form. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the form.

What is the procedure to be followed when the applicant wants to update only the address?

When the applicant wants to update the address for communication

• He should fill all the columns of the form and should tick the box on the left margin of address for communication. (In case of any online application, this box is automatically ticked).
• He should also indicate whether this is his Residence or Office address.
• It is mandatory for all applicants other than individuals or HUF to mention office address as address for communication.
• If the applicant wants to update any other address, he has to fill the details of the same in an additional sheet which is to be attached with the form. In such cases the applicant is also required to tick in the box provided on the left of item no. 8 on the application form.
• It is mandatory for the applicant to provide proof of communication address.
• If change in any other address is sought, the applicant has to provide proof of the same.