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In order to apply for PAN card online and download it on your device, follow these steps.
PAN Card online apply: PAN aka Permanent Account Number is an electronic system that identifies taxpayers in the country. It keeps track of every transaction made by an individual/ company who is identified with a 10-digit unique identification alphanumeric number (containing both alphabets and numbers). PAN Card is a must for all, including individuals, companies, and non-residents Indians (NRIs). If you're wondering how to apply for PAN card online, don't worry we've got you covered. The process to apply for PAN card online is simple and can be done online at home with a nominal processing fee. Additionally, we tell you how to check PAN Card status online and how to download e PAN card on your device.
Here are a few things you need to know about PAN Card
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As per the Income Tax department, official website a PAN Card can be applied online through the portal of NSDL or UTIITSL. Both organisations issue PAN Card to individuals, companies, and organisations. Your PAN Card is valid for a lifetime and is unaffected by any change in address. No two people on tax paying entities can have the same PAN cards. As per provisions of Section 272B of the Income Tax Act, 1961, a penalty of Rs 10,000 can be levied on possession of more than one PAN.
Application type | Documents for verifications |
Individual Applicant | POI (proof of identity) / POA (proof of address) - Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence |
Hindu Undivided Family | An affidavit of the HUF issued by the head of HUF along with POI/POA details |
Company registered in India | Certificate of Registration issued by Registrar of Companies |
Firms/ Partnership (LLP) | Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Firms/ Limited Liability Partnerships and Partnership Deed. |
Trust | Copy of Trust Deed or a copy of the Certificate of Registration Number issued by a Charity Commissioner. |
Society | Certificate of Registration Number from Registrar of Co-operative Society or Charity Commissioner |
Foreigners | Passport PIO/ OCI card issued by the Indian Government Bank statement of the residential country Copy of NRE bank statement in India |
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PAN Card status can be checked online through respective NSDL/ UTIITSL portals.
UTIITSL users can click on 'Track PAN Card' from the home page and enter Application coupon number or PAN number, DoB, and CAPTCHA code to check PAN Card status.
NSDL/ UTIITSL issues e-PAN card to users, which can be downloaded to the device. NSDL sends the e-PAN card to your registered email ID. The file is encrypted, enter your date of birth in dd/mm/yy format to unlock.
This facility is only available for users who have applied for a fresh PAN or applied for the latest change/correction update with UTIITSL and who have earlier registered a valid and active mobile number OR email with their PAN record with the Income Tax department.
NSDL and UTIITSL both allow you to make changes/ corrections to PAN card. You can do it physically by sending documents to the department or online through the respective portals.