Apply for PAN Card through NSDL

Visit the official website of NSDL, click on ‘Application Type’ on the next screen that appears

Select the type of application you want to submit (Form 49A for Indian citizens, Form 49AA for foreign citizens)

Next, select a category from the drop-down menu

Fill in your information carefully

Choose the title (Shri, Smt, or Kumari) that you want to appear on your PAN card

Fill in the blanks with your last name/surname, first name, and middle name ( if there is any)

Select your DOB/Incorporation/Formation date in the following format – DD/MM/YY

Write down your email address that is in use so that you don’t miss out on any PAN-card related information

Enter your current mobile number

Tick mark on the guidelines

Submit your application after entering the CAPTCHA code

You will then be redirected to the payment page, where you must pay Rs. 93 for your PAN card. Form 49AA requires a payment of Rs. 864

Select a payment method, such as a credit card, debit card, net banking, check, or DD

You will receive an acknowledgement number page after successfully submitting your PAN card application. Take a printout and keep it safe for future reference

Place a passport-sized photograph on the acknowledgement paper, sign it with a black pen, and mail the acknowledgement receipt to the Income Tax Department. Send your residential proof, identity proof, or other support documents, along with the receipt, within 15 days of the date of the online application.

Following the successful validation of your documents, you will be sent your PAN card number to your registered mobile number and email address.

 

How to Apply for a PAN Card through NSDL Offline?

Log in to the official website of NSDL

Click ‘Apply Online’ and then download Form 49A if you are an Indian citizen and/or Form 49AA if you are a foreign citizen

Fill out the form carefully, upload all supporting documents, including a passport-sized photograph, and pay the PAN card fee

After that, print a copy of the 15-digit acknowledgement number and sign it

Attach a passport-sized photograph as well as POI (Proof of Identity)/POA (Proof of Authorization) (Point of Address)

Now, carefully send all of the above documents to the NSDL office, along with the Demand Draft (if you are paying with it)

Documents Required for PAN Card by Indian Citizens

Proof of Address	AADHAR card Passport Landline bills Electricity bills Credit card statement Spouse’s passport Applicant’s post office passbook with the address Driving license Domicile Certificate issued by the Government Applicant’s Voter ID card Broadband connection bill Bank account statement Property Registration document Property Tax Assessment order Accommodation allotment letter issued by central or State Government (not more than 3 years old
Proof of Identity	Passport Voter ID’s Card AADHAR Card Applicant’s pensioner card copy Central Government health scheme card Certificate issued by the applicant’s bank with the applicant’s photo and bank account number Arm’s license Photo ID card (issued by Central Government, State Government or any undertaking public sector) Applicant’s Ration Card Driving license
Proof of Birth	Matriculation Certificate from a recognized Board Birth Certificate issued by Indian Consulate Driving license Birth Certificate AADHAR card Passport Pension Payment Order A signed Affidavit stating the DOB before a Magistrate Marriage Certificate issued by Marriage Registrar’s Office Domicile Certificate issued by Government Photo ID card issued by State or Central Government or Central Public Sector Undertaking or State Public Sector Undertaking

 

Documents Required by HUFs and Non-Resident Indians

Proof of Address	Passport Bank account statements from the applicant’s country Non-resident external bank account statement in India PIO card allotted by Indian Government OCI card allotted by Indian Government Registration Certificate issued by Office of Foreigner’s Registration that also reflects Indian AddressVisa granted by any foreign country Appointment letter copy given by Indian Company or Employer issued original Certificate of Address in India Others– National ID number, Taxpayer ID number, Citizenship ID number (all these documents should be attested either by the ‘Apostille’ or by Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate functioning in the applicant’s home country)
Proof of Identity	Passport PIO card allotted by Indian Government OCI card allotted by Indian Government   Others– National ID number, Taxpayer ID number, Citizenship ID number (all these documents should be attested either by the ‘Apostille’ or by Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate functioning in the applicant’s home country)
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