PAN Card – (Permanent Account Number) Important Information:
PAN Card (Permanent Account Number) as per Income Tax India
is a ten digit number that is mandatory to file Income Tax return as per Indian Income Tax Act. The structure of 10 digits includes first 5 alphabets, next 4 numeric and last 1 alphabet. Always specify a correct permanent account number while filing income tax return (ITR). Since, a single digit error may result into penalty / delay in processing return and tax refunds.
One person can hold only One PAN
As per Income Tax act 1961, a person can hold only one PAN, holding two or more PANs is illegal. So if you have ever applied for a PAN, it’s better to know your previous PAN application Status before making a new/fresh PAN application.
Know Your PAN Permanent Account Number: Visit the Income Tax or NSDL websites below:
https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/portal/knowpan.do
https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/tan/StatusTrack.html
Apply for New PAN Card – Permanent Account Number:
Applicant want to apply for a new PAN and who have never applied for PAN earlier, can use this form.
• Download PAN application form – Form 49A, Read the instructions carefully, Fill the Form with black ball pen
• Attached required proof documents, Sign the form
• Submit the form at TIN Facilitation Centers approved by NSDL
• Kindly note, the name in proof of identity and proof of address must be exactly same with the name in the application.
Download PAN Application Form – Form 49A
Re-print PAN Card / Correction / Changes in PAN details
If PAN has already been allotted to a person and only wish to reprint PAN card with same PAN data or with corrections in PAN data, that persons can use the form below to place such request.
Reprint or Change Request Form
