How to Update PAN Card on NSDL, and UTIITSL?

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is an essential document that every individual or firm engaging in any financial transactions in India must have. Henceforth, the information on your PAN card needs to be up to date.

PAN card correction or updation of PAN card is required when the information printed on the PAN card is either outdated or incorrect. The PAN card holder can complete their PAN card update online via Protean (formerly NSDL) or UTIITSL.

The guide provides detailed information on how to correct your PAN card, including instructions for updating PAN card details both offline and online, the application fees, and the required documents.

What Is PAN Card Update

The context of a PAN card update refers to either correcting or modifying the personal details printed on the PAN Card. These details include changes made to your name, DOB, father's name, address, picture, signature, or mobile number. To change or modify these details, the concerned PAN card holder must submit the PAN card correction form.

How To Update The NSDL PAN Card (Protean Portal)

If your PAN card is issued through NSDL-e-Gov, you need to apply on the same portal to update or correct your PAN card details.

The following is the step-by-step process for making NSDL PAN card update online.

1: Start The PAN Correction Online Application

1. Step: Go to the Protean PAN website. 
2. Step: Scroll down to the heading "Change/Correction in PAN Date" and click on "Apply Now". 

2: Fill In The Details And Generate Token

1. Step: Fill in the online PAN application form. Here's how to fill in the form: 
   1. Application Type: Changes or correction to be made in the existing PAN Data/Reprint of PAN Card. 
   2. Category: Choose the relevant category from the drop-down menu. 
   3. Other Details: Fill in all the personal details such as:
      1. Title
      2. Last name/ Surname
      3. First Name
      4. Middle Name
      5. Date of Birth/ Incorporation Date / Formation Date
      6. Email ID
      7. Mobile Number
      8. Citizenship (Indian or not)
      9. PAN number
      10. Lastly, type in the "Captcha Code" and tap on "Submit". 
2. Step: Once the request for changes is registered on the portal, you will receive a Token Number at the email ID provided. Keep this token number safe, as it will be used to access the latest version of the form during a session timeout. 
   1. Click on "Continue With PAN Application Form". 

3: Select Submission Mode

1. Step: There will be three options displayed to you on the screen, such as:
   1. Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (this is a paperless version)
   2. Submit scanned images through e-Sign
   3. Forward application documents physically. 
2. Step: In case you need a new physical copy of the updated PAN card, select yes. A nominal charge will apply. 

4: Aadhaar & Correction Details

1. Step: For this part, scroll down and enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar Number. 
2. Step: Scroll down and update all the required details. However, please remember to tick the relevant boxes for which update or correction is needed. Once everything is filed accurately, click "Next". 
3. Step: You will now be redirected to the "Contact and other details" page. Here, enter the new address and the updated email ID or mobile number, then go to the next page. 
4. Step: Depending on the particulars you have updated, upload the proof of documents along with a copy of your PAN. 
5. Step: For the declaration section:
   1. Mention your name. 
   2. Declare that you are submitting the PAN card form in your own capacity, that is, choose "Herself/Himself". 
   3. Enter the resident's place. 
6. Step: Scroll down, and attach a copy of your signature and your photograph. However, when attaching, please ensure the files are as per the specification and the specified size. Once the copies are attached, click on Submit. 
7. Step: You will now see the Form preview. Enter the first 8 digits of your Aadhaar Number here. Furthermore, ensure that all the details entered are correct. 
8. Step: Once the PAN card correction form is submitted, the payment page will appear. You can execute the payment through different payment gateways. Once the payment is successful, you will receive the payment receipt. 
9. Step: To complete the PAN update online, click continue. Complete the entire KYC process. Tick the checkbox to accept the terms and conditions, then click "Authenticate". 
10. Step: The OTP will be generated and sent to your Aadhaar-registered number. Enter the OTP and submit the PAN application form online. 
11. Step: On the next screen you are directed to, click continue with eSign. 
12. Step: Accept the terms and conditions by ticking the box. Enter the Aadhaar number, then click "Send OTP". 
13. Step: You will now receive the Aadhaar-registered mobile number. Enter it and verify. You can download the acknowledgment form. The password to open this file is your DOB in DD/MM/YYY format. 

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Baner Road, Baner, Pune - 411045. 

How To Update PAN On UTIITSL Portal?

If you have applied for the PAN card on the UTIITSL website, you are also entitled to update the PAN card details on the UTIITSL website. The following are the steps to update the PAN card via the UTIITSL portal. 

1. Step: Go to the UTIITSL website. 
2. Step: Click the "Click to Apply" under the "Change/Correction In PAN Card " tab. 
3. Step: Click on the "Apply for Change / Correction in PAN card details" tab. 
4. Step: Now choose the mode of submission of documents, enter the PAN number, pick the PAN card mode, and then click on the "Submit" button. 
5. Step: You will receive the reference number once your request is successfully registered. Now click on "OK". 
6. Step: Tick the fields that need updating or correction. Enter the accurate and updated personal details. Now, click "Next Step" once the details are entered. 
7. Step: The address will be changed as per your Aadhaar Card. Enter the contact details, then click "Next Step". 
8. Step: Enter the PAN number, verify it, and click the "Submit" button. 
9. Step: Upload all required documents, then click the "Submit" button. 
10. Step: Verify all the details you entered on the form, then make the payment. 
11. Step: Choose the online payment method and complete the payment. Once the payment is successful, a success message will be displayed. 

Ensure that you take a printout of the form. 

It typically takes 15 days for the PAN card to update online. Furthermore, you will receive a text on the registered mobile number when your PAN card is dispatched via post. 

How To Update PAN Card Offline?

In order to get your PAN Card correction/ update online, follow the steps below: 

1. Step: Download the PAN card correction form online. 
2. Step: Now fill in the entire form with accurate details and submit it to your nearest PAN centre along with the essential documents. 
3. Step: Once the payment is successfully made, you will receive an acknowledgment slip at the center. 
4. Step: Upon receiving the acknowledgment slip, you are required to send it to the Income Tax PAN Service Unit of the NSDL within 15 days of receipt. 

How To Download PAN Card Update Form

In order to make changes in your existing PAN details or to request a new card, you can download the official PAN Card Correction/Update Form. 

• Via Protean Tinpan - Download official PAN Card Correction/Update Form
• Via Income Tax Website - Download official PAN Card Correction/Update Form

How To Rectify A Specific PAN Detail?

The following are the common PAN updates and how to apply for each of them: 

Change Name In PAN Card (Including after marriage):

To change your name on the PAN Card, you must update your legal name by submitting your name change proof, such as a marriage certificate. Gazette or etc., and your identity proof. 

Change DOB in PAN Card 

To change your DOB on your PAN card, you need valid proof, such as an Aadhaar Card, a Birth Certificate, or a Matric Certificate. 

Change Address In PAN

The address updates in the PAN card are fetched from Aadhaar using the paperless mode. 

Change/Update Email ID or Mobile Number

Enter the contact details in the form and verify via OTP. 

Change Photo or Signature In PAN Card

To change the picture and signature in the PAN card, upload a new passport-size photo or an updated signature image while correcting. 

Documents To Change The PAN Card Details

The following documents are required to change PAN Card details. 

• Copy of your PAN Card
• Proof of identity, such as a Voter ID card, Aadhaar card, driving license, ration card, etc. 
• Proof of address, such as Aadhaar card, Voter's ID card, property tax receipts, utility bills, etc. 
• Proof of date of birth, Aadhaar card, Voter's ID card, birth certificate, matriculation marksheet, and so on. 

What Is The Fee For A PAN Card Update?

When submitted offline, the PAN card update fee is Rs 110. If the PAN card is dispatched outside India, the applicant must pay an additional dispatch fee of Rs 910. 

The PAN card correction fees for online application submission are as follows:

How To Track Your PAN Card Update Status?

You can use the ack implementation number to track the status of your updated PAN card. 

PAN card correction can be easily completed online via Protean or the UTI portal. You have to submit all the valid documents and verify the details via Aadhaar OTP. The entire PAN card update process is secure and quick, ensuring that your PAN card data remains accurate for financial compliance and tax purposes.

PAN Card Update: Resident Vs NRIs

Although the PAN card update process for residents and NRIs is similar, there are key differences in the required documents, verification, and PAN dispatch. 

Document Comparison Between Indian Resident & NRI

The following documents are required for NRIs and Indian residents

An Important Note

• For a resident indian the updates can be completed easily via Aadhaar OTP (fully paperless).
• NRIs might face limitations when it comes to OTP verification and are often required to do document-based verification.

The Bottom Line

In a nutshell, updating your PAN card information through the NSDL e-Give or UTIITSL portal is crucial in order to keep yur financial information accurate. By updating your PAN information, you can correct errors (if any) in your DOB, name, address, or update your PAN card photo or signature.

Furthermore, having accurate PAN card details is mandatory while opening a savings account in India or indulging in any financial transactions. 

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From the start, the experts will consult you to fill out the PAN change request form accurately, ensuring that all intended changes are clearly stated.

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