how to apply pan card

To apply for a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card in India, you can choose either the online or offline method. Here is a concise step-by-step guide for both:

How to Apply for PAN Card Online

1. Visit the official website of either the UTIITSL or the NSDL (now Protean eGov Technologies) portal authorized by the Government of India.
2. Select the appropriate form :
   • Form 49A for Indian citizens.
   • Form 49AA for foreign citizens.
3. Fill in the application form with personal details, contact information, and other required data.
4. Upload the necessary documents such as identity proof, address proof, and a recent photograph.
5. Make the payment of the application fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or demand draft.
6. Submit the application and note the acknowledgment number generated.
7. E-sign the application using Aadhaar OTP authentication or print the acknowledgment and send it along with the physical documents to the designated office within 15 days.
8. Track your application status using the acknowledgment number.
9. Receive the PAN card at your registered address within approximately 15-20 days after successful verification

How to Apply for PAN Card Offline

1. Download Form 49A from the NSDL or UTIITSL website or obtain a physical copy from a PAN center.
2. Fill out the form carefully with all required details.
3. Attach a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature on the form.
4. Attach supporting documents for identity proof, address proof, and date of birth.
5. Submit the form and documents in person at the nearest PAN center or send them by post to the designated NSDL or UTIITSL office.
6. Pay the application fee via demand draft or at the center.
7. Receive an acknowledgment slip with a reference number.
8. The PAN card will be delivered to your address within 15 working days after processing

Required Documents Typically Include:

• Identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar card, passport, voter ID)
• Address proof (e.g., Aadhaar card, utility bills, passport)
• Date of birth proof (e.g., birth certificate, school certificate)
• Recent passport-sized photograph

The fee for PAN card application is around Rs. 93 (plus GST) for Indian addresses and Rs. 864 (plus GST) for foreign addresses

. This process ensures you get your PAN card either digitally or physically, depending on your preference and document submission method