PAN Card Correction and Update Online

A permanent account number (PAN) is a document that stands tall in India for taxpayers, as many financial or official transactions cannot be conducted without a PAN card. Hence, the information on your PAN card needs to be up to date.

This guide provides comprehensive information on how to correct or update your PAN card effectively, including instructions for rectifying PAN card details both offline and online, the applicable fees, and the necessary documents.

How to Change PAN Card Details?

People usually change the PAN card details because, at times, there can be a mistake in the spelling of their Name or their parents' Name. The date of birth may not be accurate; there may have been a change in your Name or address after your PAN was issued. In such cases, the information needs to be updated or changed; therefore, one can do so by following the steps below.

How to Update or Correct Your PAN Card Online on the NSDL e-Gov Portal?

For NRIs to update and other PAN card details online, they can do so through either the UTIITSL website or the Protean PAN website. If your PAN card is issued through NSDL-e-Gov, you need to apply on that website to update or correct the details.

Step 1: Visit the official Protean PAN website to initiate the PAN card correction process.

Step 2: Scroll down to the heading "Change/Correction in PAN Data" and click on "Apply Now".

Step 3: Fill the Online PAN application form. Here is how you need to fill in the particulars:

Application Type: Choose the application types: changes or corrections in existing PAN Data\ or Reprint of PAN card.

Category: Choose the category that is relevant from the drop-down menu.

Other Details: Fill in your details like:

• Title
• Surname/or Last Name
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Date of birth/incorporation/formation
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Citizenship
• PAN number

Lastly, once all the details are filled in correctly, type in the 'Captcha Code' and tap on 'Submit. '

Step 4: After applying, once the request is registered, you will receive a Token number at the email address you provided. This number is used to access the draft version of the form in case of a session timeout.

Further, click on the 'Continue with PAN application form'

Step 5: Now, on the screen, three options will be presented

• Submit digitally through e-KYC and e-Sign (Paperless)
• Submit scanned images through e-Sign
• Physically forwarding the application documents. (Note: As an NRI, if you do not have an Aadhar card, you can opt for this method.)

To complete the process online via password or OTP, select the first option on the screen, which is to submit digitally through e-KYC and e-Sign (Paperless) for updating your PAN details.

Step 6: If you would like a new physical copy with the updated PAN card details, please select 'Yes. ' However, there will be some charges that'd be applicable.

Step 7: Scroll down to the last section and enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.

Step 8: Then, scroll down and update the required details. Select the relevant check box for the update or correction required, and then complete the necessary information. Click Next and proceed to the next page, titled "Contact and other details".

Step 9: Now you need to enter the updated mobile number, new address, and email, nd then move on to the next page.

Step 10: Now, based on the particulars you have updated, you must attach proof of the documents supporting them along with a copy of your PAN card.

Step 11: Now, in the declaration section:

• Mention your Name
• Now you have to declare whether the submission of the form is in your capacity, that is, select 'himself/herself'.
• Enter your place of residence.

Step 12: Now, scroll down and attach a copy of your signature and photographs. Before attaching, please ensure that all the specifications and the sizes are as mentioned. Once done, click on Submit.

Step 13: You can now see a preview of the form. Next, enter the first eight digits of your Aadhaar number. Please ensure that whatever details you are filing are accurate and correct.

Step 14: Now submit the PAN card correction form. Upon doing so, the payment page will appear, and you can then complete the payment using the various payment gateways provided. After payment, you will receive a payment receipt.

Step 15: To complete the PAN card correction or update process, click the Continue button. By doing so, you will now need to complete the entire KYC process. Select the checkbox to acknowledge that you accept all the terms and conditions as stated, and then click Authenticate.

Step 16: An OTP will now be generated and sent to your Aadhar-registered mobile number. Input the OTP and submit the NRI online PAN application form.

Step 17: When redirected to the next screen, click "Continue" with eSign.

Step 18: Now accept all the terms and conditions by ticking the box, enter your Aadhar number, and click on Send OTP.

Step 19: Enter the OTP sent on your Aadhar-registered mobile number and verify it. You can download the acknowledgment form. To open the file, enter your date of birth in the format DD/MM/YYYY.

Please note: If, in step five, you have chosen to forward application documents physically, you must print out the acknowledgment and then send it, along with the required documents, to the address provided below by postal mail. However, this process is also applicable for NRIs who do not have an Aadhar card.

Income Tax PAN Service Unit.

Protean eGov Technologies Limited,

4th floor, Sapphire Chambers,

Baner Road, Baner, Pune- 411045.

How to Update or Correct the PAN Card on the UTIITSL Portal?

Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL website.

Step 2: Click on the 'Click to apply' button, and then select the 'Change/correction in PAN card' tab.

Step 3: Now you have to click on 'Apply for change or correction in PAN card details' tab.

Step 4: Now, you must select the method for submitting your documents. Enter your PAN number, select the PAN card mode, and then click the submit button.

Step 5: Upon registering the request, you will receive a reference number. Click on OK.

Step 6: Tick the fields that need correction or updating. Enter those details and then click 'Next Step' after you have entered them.

Step 7: The address will update as per your Aadhaar card. Enter your details and click 'Next Step. '

Step 8: Enter your PAN number and verification details, then click the Next Step button.

Step 9: Lastly, upload all the documents and click the Submit button.

Step 10: Now, recheck and verify all the details entered on the form, and then click the payment button.

Step 11: Select the payment mode, and after the payment is successful, a message will display to confirm the payment successful

Note that if in step four you have chosen 'physical (forward application with documents physically)' option, all you have to do is take the printout of the form, affix the photograph and your signature along with it, attach all the documents to the form, and post them to any of the following nearest UTIITSL offices.

For NRIs, please ensure that all documents are self-attested by the Indian Consulate/Embassy, or have an Apostille (for Hague Convention countries), or are notarized (in some cases, additional embassy attestation may be required).

You can use any of the addresses mentioned below depending on which one is nearest to you.

1) PAN PDC Incharge - Mumbai region

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited

Plot No.3, Sector 11, CBD Belapur,

Navi Mumbai-400614

2) PAN PDC Incharge - Kolkata region

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited

29, N.S. Road, Ground Floor.

Opp. Gilander House and Standard Chartered Bank,

Kolkata-700001

3) PAN PDC Incharge -Chennai Region

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited

D-1, First Floor,

Thiru-Vi-Ka Industrial Estate,

Guindy, Chennai-600032

4) PAN PDC Incharge- New Delhi Region

UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited

1\28 Sunlight Building, Asaf Ali Road,

New Delhi-110002

How to Update PAN Card Offline?

If you wish to file a correction to your PAN card offline, follow the steps mentioned below to file a PAN card correction form.

Step 1: Download the PAN card correction form online. If you are an Indian citizen, including NRI, please download form 49A.

Step 2: Please fill out the entire form and submit it to your nearest PAN center. Ensure that if you are an NRI, all your documents must be self-attested by the designated officials.

Step 3: After submitting the documents, form, and payment, you will receive an acknowledgment slip at the PAN center.

Step 4: Next, send the slip to the Income Tax PAN service unit of the NSDL within 15 days.

Documents Required to Change or Update PAN Card Details

Below is a list of documents that NRIs and Indian citizens need to update their PAN (Permanent Account Number) card.

Documents Required by Indian Citizens

• Copy of PAN card
• Identification proof, such as an Aadhaar card, voter's ID card, driving License, ration card, etc.
• Proof of address, such as an Aadhaar card, voter's ID card, property tax receipts, or utility bills.
• Proof of date of birth, Aadhar card, birth certificate, other ID cards, etc.

Documents Required by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)

• Passport as identification tool
• OCI or PIO card if applicable
• Bank account statement in the country of residence
• If required, embassy or consulate-attested documents

PAN Card Correction or Update Fees

Below is a table outlining the fees for PAN card corrections or updates regarding the mode of submission of PAN application documents.

Why you Should Correct Your Name in the PAN Card

You must correct your Name in the PAN card for the following valid reason

• If you have legally changed your Name.
• If the spelling of your Name is wrong in the PAN card
• Change in surname after marriage
• If there has been any change in your residential address.

Get your PAN Card Updated Through Professionals

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