1. STEPS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

1. Applicant will fill PAN Change Request Form online and submit the form. The same form will be applicable for citizens as well as non-citizens of India. Click here to apply online
2. Applicant will initially select PAN Change Request along with citizenship, category and title of the applicant and then enter the required details and submit the form. A token number will be generated and displayed to the applicant before filling the form. This token number would also be sent on e-mail ID (provided in the application) for reference purpose. There is a facility to save the details entered in the application form such that this data can be viewed by the applicant prior to its final submission by using this temporary token number..
3. Applicant can select any one of the four options while filling online PAN Change Request application.
4. If the data submitted fails in any format level validation, a response indicating the error(s) will be displayed on the screen. The applicant shall rectify the error(s) and re-submit the form.
5. If there are no format level error(s), a confirmation screen with data filled by the applicant will be displayed. The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
6. For Changes or Correction in PAN data, fill all mandatory fields (marked with *) of the Form and select the corresponding box on left margin of appropriate field where correction is required.
7. If the application is for re-issuance of a PAN card without any changes in PAN related data of the applicant, fill all fields in the Form but do not select any box on left margin.
8. In case of either a request for Change or Correction in PAN data or request for re-issuance of a PAN Card without any changes in PAN data, the address for communication will be updated in the ITD database using address for communication provided in the application.
9. For cancellation of PAN, fill all mandatory fields in the Form, enter PAN to be cancelled in Item No.10 of the Form and select the check box on left margin. PAN to be cancelled should not be same as PAN (the one currently used) mentioned at the top of the Form.

Four options of filling online PAN Change Request application

• Submission of physical form and documents after online data entry:Applicant has to print the successfully generated application form, affix recent color photographs, duly sign in the space provided, & forward along with prescribed supporting documents to NSDL e-Gov address.
• Aadhaar based e-KYC : In Aadhaar based e-KYC option, Aadhaar details would be considered as PAN application details (Name, Date of birth, Gender, Residential Address, E-mail ID, Mobile Number & Photograph) and Aadhaar as supporting document and would be forwarded to Income Tax Department for allotment of PAN. All these fields are non-editable. The photograph used in Aadhaar card would be used in PAN card and there is no need to upload supporting documents, Photo and Signature. PAN card will be dispatched at address mentioned in Aadhaar. No need to send PAN application form and supporting document to NSDL e-Gov. However, for change request applications, if discrepancy is observed, applicant may be required to submit documents as per Rule 114(4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962 in physical form to NSDL e-Gov address.
• Scanned based – Aadhaar based e-Sign: In Aadhaar based e-Sign option, an applicant needs to upload scanned images (as per defined parameters) of photo, signature and supporting documents while making application. Aadhaar would be considered as supporting document. No need to send PAN application form and supporting document to NSDL e-Gov. However, original documents as per Rule 114(4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962 (viz. Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer, Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch, Employer certificate in original) will be required to be forwarded in physical form to NSDL e-Gov address. For change request applications, additional supporting documents with regard to changes sought will be required to be forwarded in physical form to NSDL e-Gov address.
• Scanned based – Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): In DSC option, an applicant needs to upload scanned images (as per defined parameters) of photo, signature and supporting documents while making application. No need to send PAN application form and supporting document to NSDL e-Gov. However, original documents as per Rule 114(4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962 (viz. Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer, Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch, Employer certificate in original) will be required to be forwarded in physical form to NSDL e-Gov address. For change request applications, additional supporting documents with regard to changes sought will be required to be forwarded in physical form to NSDL e-Gov address.

2. PAYMENT

1. If Physical PAN Card is required:
   While submitting PAN application form, applicant will have to indicate whether physical PAN card is required. If applicant opts for physical PAN Card, then physical PAN card will be printed & dispatched at communication address. The e-PAN card in PDF format will be dispatched at e-mail ID mentioned in PAN application form, if the same is provided. Fees applicable are as follows:-
2. If physical PAN Card is not required:
   PAN applicant will have to indicate at the time of submission of PAN application, if the physical PAN Card is not required. In such cases, email ID will be mandatory & e-PAN Card will be sent to the PAN applicant at the email ID. Physical PAN Card will not be dispatched in such cases. Fees applicable are as follows:-Sr. No.ParticularsFees (exclusive of applicable taxes)(₹)Fees (inclusive of applicable taxes)(₹)
   PAN applications submitted Online using physical mode (i.e. Physical documents forwarded to NSDL e-Gov.)1e-PAN Card will be dispatched at the email ID mentioned in the PAN application form6172
   PAN applications submitted Online through paperless modes (* e-KYC & e-Sign / * e-Sign scanned based / DSC scanned based):1e-PAN Card will be dispatched at the email ID mentioned in the PAN application form5666* Note: For above mentioned e-KYC along with e-Sign and e-Sign scanned based PAN application, additional e-Sign charges would be levied along with applicable tax.
3. If any of addresses i.e., office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only through credit card/debit card/Net banking / Demand Draft payable at Mumbai (drawn in favour of ‘NSDL – PAN). Name of the applicant and the acknowledgment number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft. At present this facility is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact NSDL e-Gov at the contact details given in point (5) below.
4. However, if online application is made through e-KYC & e-Sign paperless application/ e-Sign scanned based/ DSC scanned based option (i.e. other than physical mode), then the payment can be made only through credit card/debit card or Net banking.
5. Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment – Persons authorised to make Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment are as below:

1. On successful credit card / debit card / net banking payment, acknowledgment will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgment and send it to NSDL e-Gov as mentioned in point ‘4. Mode of Submission of Documents’ below.
2. To regenerate acknowledgement receipt, please click here (Application made from July 16, 2016 onwards) or here (Application made on or before July 15, 2016) and fill details accordingly.

3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

1. On confirmation, and in case of credit card / debit card / net banking payment (on successful payment), an acknowledgment screen with downloadable acknowledgement receipt will be displayed. An e-mail containing this acknowledgement receipt (in PDF) as well as payment receipt (in PDF) as attachments will be sent to applicant’s e-mail ID mentioned in the application.
2. Applicant shall save and print this acknowledgment.
3. ‘Individual’ applicants making “PAN Change Request Application” should affix two recent colour photographs (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgment. The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgment. (The clarity of the image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of the photograph affixed on the form).
4. Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the acknowledgement in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on acknowledgement receipt.
5. The signature/ left thumb impression should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the acknowledgement. If there is any mark on this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application may not be processed.
6. Signature / left thumb impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgment. In case of non-individual PAN applicants, the acknowledgement receipt shall be signed by the authorized signatory (Karta in case of HUF, Director in case of Company, Partner in case of Partnership Firm / LLP, Trustee in case of Trust and Authorized signatory in remaining categories). In case of PAN applications from non-individuals, Seal and/or Stamp is not required on PAN application form “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data”.
7. Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

4. MODE OF SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

1. The acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photographs (in case of ‘Individuals’) along with demand draft, if any, proof of existing PAN, proof of identity, proof of address, proof of date of birth (applicable for Individuals & Karta of HUF) and proof for changes requested (if any) to be sent to NSDL e-Gov at ‘Income Tax PAN Services Unit, NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016’.
2. In case Aadhaar is mentioned in the application (applicable for Individuals only), then the copy of Aadhaar allotment letter should also be enclosed along with the acknowledgement and supporting documents to be submitted to NSDL e-Gov. In case applicant is a MINOR, Aadhaar of minor should be mentioned in the application form. Aadhaar number (if provided) would be authenticated using applicant’s details as mentioned in the application form.
3. Superscribe the envelope with ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN — N-15 digit Acknowledgement Number’ (e.g. ‘APPLICATION FOR PAN — N-881010200000097’).
4. Your acknowledgment, demand draft, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application.
5. Applications received with demand draft as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realisation of payment.
6. Applications received with credit card / debit card / net banking as mode of payment shall be processed on receipt of relevant documents (acknowledgment and proofs).

5. CONTACT NSDL

For more information

Call PAN/TDS Call Centre at 020 – 27218080

Fax: 020-27218081

E-mail us at: 

SMS NSDLPAN space 15 digit Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status

Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited), 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8,Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016.

Click here for detailed Instructions for filling change request.

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Download Form 49A New Form for PAN (Permanent Account Number) Application under Income Tax Act .

Why Form No  49A is used

Form 49A if Application for Allotment of Permanent Account Number [In the case of Indian Citizens/lndian Companies/Entities incorporated in India/ Unincorporated entities formed in India] See Rule 114 of Income tax Rules . To avoid mistake (s), please follow the accompanying instructions and examples before filling up the form

Who can apply for PAN in Form 49A?

Format of Form 49A PAN form

Download Form 49A Click here

How to fill Form 49A  PAN form

• Form to be filled legibly in BLOCK LETTERS and preferably in BLACK INK. Form should be filled in English only
• Each box, wherever provided, should contain only one character (alphabet /number / punctuation sign) leaving a blank box after each word
• ‘Individual’ applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space  provided on the form. The photographs 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
• Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on form.
• Signature /Left hand thumb impression should be within the box provided on the right side of the form. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. If there is any mark on this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility  of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted.
• Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and  stamp.
• (g) AO code (Area Code, AO Type, Range Code and AO Number) of the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer must be filled up by the  applicant. These details can be obtained from the Income Tax Office or PAN Centre or websites of PAN Service Providers on  www.utiitsl.com or www.tin-nsdl.com
• Guidelines for filling the Form 49A are enclosed in Form 49A Click here
• Guidelines for Form 49A for Non Residents : Click here

Fees for Form 49A (PAN form)

The fee for processing PAN application is Rs 110/- (including goods & service tax). In case, the PAN card is to be dispatched outside India then additional dispatch charge of Rs 910/- will have to be paid by applicant.

Mode of Payment

Payment may be made online using Credit / Debit card and Net-banking facility
Alternatively, the payment may be made by Demand draft drawn in favour of ‘NSDL-PAN’
payable at Mumbai.

Take acknowledgement after Submitting Form 49A PAN Form

Applicant will receive an acknowledgment containing a unique number on acceptance of this form. This acknowledgement  number can be used for tracking the status of the application.

Instructions for Form 49A (PAN form)

Those already allotted a ten digit alphanumeric PAN shall not apply again as having or using more than one PAN is illegal.
However, request for a new PAN card with the same PAN or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data can be made by filling up  ‘Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data’ form available from any source mentioned in (a) above.
The cost of application and processing fee is same as in the case of Form 49A.

Apply Form No 49A (PAN Form ) Online

Paperless online PAN application facility based on eSign (i.e. Aadhaar based e-Signature)
and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) has been provided to applicant enabling PAN
applicants to furnish their application for PAN online, upload scanned images of supporting
documents, photo & signature and digitally sign the application online.
No physical documents are required to be sent by the PAN applicants for eSign and
DSC based PAN applications.

How to Apply PAN Card (Permanent Account Number )

On successful submission of online application and payment (for online mode of  payment), an acknowledgement receipt is generated.
 Save and take a print out of the acknowledgement receipt.
 The duly signed and photos affixed acknowledgement receipt alongwith prescribed
supporting documents should be sent to ‘INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed
by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)’ at 5th Floor Mantri Sterling , Plot No.
341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune-411 016.
 The 15 digit acknowledgement no. appearing on the acknowledgement receipt can be used for tracking status of application.

Documents to be enclosed with PAN Form 49A

Documents for the following are required to be enclosed with Form 49A /PAN Form

Proof of Identity

Proof of Address

Proof of date of birth

Supporting documents
 Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Date of Birth (PODB) as per
Rule 114(4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962
 Proof of AADHAAR (Copy of AADHAAR Card), if AADHAAR is mentioned.
 Additional documents for PAN Change Request application
 Proof of PAN – Copy of PAN card/allotment letter
 Proof of Change Requested – Documents indicating change of name (i.e. Name/Father’s name) from old name to new name

List of Documents Required

• POI/POA Documents Required
  • Indian Citizen
  • Foreign Citizen/NRI
• Additional document for Change/Correction
• Prescribed format of Certificate of identity /address issued by MP/MLA/Municipal Councillor/Gazetted Officer
• Prescribed format of Certificate issued by the Employer on the letter head of the organization / institution
• Prescribed format of Certificate of identification issued by the Bank on the letter head of the bank
• Prescribed format of Certificate issued by Overseas Bank Branch of Scheduled Bank registered in India
• Online application form (with photo &/or signature affixed) and Prescribed supporting documents (except for e-Sign/DSC based applications) should be sent to NSDL e-Gov, Income Tax PAN Services Unit at 5th Floor Mantri Sterling , Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016

Documents to be enclosed for 49A are enclosed in annexure to Form 49A Click here

Important Check Points while filling form 49A

 No initials/abbreviations to be used in name/father’s name (except for Middle name).
 No prefixes such as Dr, Col, Major, etc. should be mentioned in ‘Name’, father’s name and
‘Name to be printed on card’ fields.
 Representative Assessee (RA) details mandatory for minor/lunatic/idiot/deceased cases.
 POI, POA and PODB should indicate exactly the same name as mentioned in the application.

AO Code in PAN Form 49A

It is mandatory for the applicants to mention the AO code in the PAN application. The AO code under jurisdiction of which the applicant falls, should be selected by the applicant. The applicants are advised to be careful in selection of the AO code. The details given here are as per the information received from the Income Tax Department. For additional information applicants may contact local office of Income Tax Department or call Aaykar Sampark Kendra on 0124-2438000.

• PAN AO Codes – International Taxation
• PAN AO Codes – Non International Taxation (other than Mumbai region)
• PAN AO Codes – Non International Taxation (Mumbai region)
• PAN AO Codes – Defence personnel

Track your PAN Application Status

Use 15-digit acknowledgement number for tracking the status of application, as under:
 Check status at TIN website  . You can track status of your PAN Click here 

 SMS ‘NSDLPAN 15 digit ack. no.’ to 57575.
 E-mail us at tininfo@nsdl.co.in
 Contact our Call Centre at (020) – 2721-8080
 Fax us your queries at (020) – 2721-8081
 Write to us at following address:
INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure
Limited), 5th Floor Mantri Sterling , Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near
Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune-411 016

FAQs on Form 49A PAN Form

Who can apply on behalf of minor, lunatic, idiot, mentally retarded, deceased and wards of court?

Do I need to apply for a new PAN when I move from one city to another?

Helpline for Form 49A / PAN Form

For more information on Form 49A / Application status enquiry contact:

Call Center 1800-180-1961

NSDL e-Gov  Call center No 020-27218080

Email :  tininfo@nsdl.co.in

SMS:  NSDLPAN Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status. For example u Type ‘NSDLPAN 881010101010100’ and send to 57575

Address : INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance
Infrastructure Limited), 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey
No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016.

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For info Visit Income tax website of India

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