Introduction

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NSDL accepts PAN applications on behalf of Income Tax Department (since June 2004) through its chain of TIN-Facilitation Centres (TIN-FCs) and PAN centres set up across the country. Further, NSDL also provides a facility to apply for PAN over internet through its online facility.

Types of PAN applications

There are two types of applications:

1) Application for allotment of PAN (Form 49 A)
This application form should be used when the applicant has never applied for a PAN or does not have PAN allotted to him. Applicant may visit ITD’s website www.incometaxindia.gov.in to find whether a PAN has been allotted to him or not.

2) 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data'
This application form should be used when PAN has already been allotted to an applicant and

• A new PAN card is required or
• If data associated with the PAN (e.g. name of applicant /date of birth/address) is required to be updated in records of ITD. If there is any change in PAN data , it should be intimated to ITD by way of submitting the form 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data’. A new PAN card bearing the same PAN but updated information is issued to applicant in such case.

How to apply

Applicant may either make an online application through this website or submit physical PAN Application to any TIN-FC or PAN centre of NSDL.

Applicants should go through the instructions and guidelines provided in the application form before filling the form.

Documents required

Applicant should ensure that the necessary supporting documents (as specified under Rule 114 of Income Tax Department) are submitted along with the application. The details of the documents required are also provided in the application form.

Where to get the physical application forms

Applicants may obtain the application forms from TIN-FCs, PAN centres, any other vendors providing such forms or can freely download the same from this website.

Communication

NSDL forwards the application details to ITD after digitization of the form submitted.

In case of application for allotment of PAN (Form 49A), a new PAN is allotted by ITD. NSDL prints the PAN card after allotment of PAN by ITD and dispatches the same along with an allotment letter to the respective applicant.

In case of 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data' the application request is forwarded to ITD for update of the database and after confirmation from ITD, a new PAN card is printed and dispatched to the applicant.

All the communications are sent at the address mentioned as 'address for communication' in the form. Applicants, specifying valid e-mail ID in the application, are informed about the new PAN through e-mail in addition to the PAN allotment letter. Applicants are advised to mention their telephone number (preferably a mobile number) in the application. This ensures faster communication in case of any discrepancy in the application.

PAN Applications by Non Resident Indians

Guidelines for PAN applications by non residents

Status track

The applicants may track the status of their application using 15 digit unique Acknowledgment Number after three days of application using the status track facility. Alternatively, applicant may call TIN Call Centre on 020 – 2721 8080 to enquire about the status of application. The status of the PAN application can also be tracked by sending an SMS - PAN <your 15 digit acknowledgement number> to 53030.

Fee

If the communication address is within India, the fee for processing of PAN application is Rs. 94 (Rs.85 +10.3% service tax).

If the communication address is outside India, the fee is Rs 744 [Application fee Rs.94 (Rs.85 + 10.3% service tax) + Dispatch Charges Rs. 650]

How soon a PAN card is dispatched

Normally 15 days are required to process the application, provided application is found to be in order (25 days in case of CR).