How to Apply for PAN Card?

PAN Card can be applied both, online and offline. PAN card can be applied online on two government-approved websites- NSDL or UTIITSL.

How to use the NSDL website to apply for a PAN card?

Step 1: Go to the NSDL website and choose the “New PAN Indian Citizen (Form 49A)” PAN card application.

Step 2: Completely fill out the form. Before entering the information on the PAN card application form, carefully read the instructions.

Step 3: Pay the necessary fees.

Step 4: Deliver the necessary paperwork to the NSDL office by courier or postal service. The processing of the PAN application by NSDL would begin only after receiving the required paperwork. The PAN card will be issued in 15 days after the NSDL has verified the application and supporting papers.

How to use the UTIITSL Website to apply for PAN Card?

Step 1: Fill out the PAN card application found on the UTIITSL website.

Step 2: Pay the application fee. An acknowledgement will be shown following a successful transaction.

Step 3: Within 15 days of submitting Form 49A online, send the paperwork to the UTIITSL office by courier. Within 15 days, the UTIITSL will process the application and supporting documents and issue the PAN card.

How to apply for PAN Card offline?

Step 1: Download ‘Form 49A’ from the NSDL e-Gov website.

Step 2: Complete the application’s details.

Step 3: Add your photo and signature to the application.

Step 4: Deliver the application and necessary paperwork to the nearby PAN centre.

Step 5: Pay the application fee for a PAN card.

Step 6: You will be given an acknowledgement number with which to follow the progress of your PAN card application. Within 15 days of the documents being verified, a PAN card will be issued.