PAN Card Complete Guide 2026
Income Tax Department, Ministry of Finance, Government of India
| Short Information | |
|---|---|
| PAN Card | Permanent Account Number for tax and financial transactions |
| Eligibility | Individual, Company, Firm, Trust, HUF, Minor |
| Application Fee | ₹107 (India) | ₹1,017 (Outside India) |
| Application Date | Open All Year (No Last Date) |
| Processing Time | e-PAN: Few Minutes | Physical PAN: 7–15 Days |
| Important Documents |
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✔ Photo & Signature ✔ Identity Proof: Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence ✔ Address Proof: Aadhaar / Electricity Bill / Bank Passbook ✔ DOB Proof: Birth Certificate / 10th Certificate / Aadhaar ✔ Minor PAN: Birth Certificate + Parent Aadhaar ✔ Correction: Existing PAN + Valid Documents |
| PAN Card Details | |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Permanent Account Number |
| Authority | Income Tax Department, Government of India |
| PAN Format | AAAAA1234A |
| Validity | Lifetime |
| Application Mode | Online / Offline |
| e-PAN | Available in PDF |
| Status | Inactive if Aadhaar not linked |
| Multiple PAN | Illegal |
| Uses of PAN Card | |
|---|---|
| Income Tax | ITR Filing |
| Banking | Account Opening |
| Property | Buying/Selling Property |
| Investment | Demat & Share Market |
| Employment | Salary & TDS |
| Loans | Loan & Credit Card |
| How to Apply |
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1. Select New PAN Application (FORM NO. 93) 2. Fill Personal Details 3. Upload Documents 4. Pay Fee ₹107 5. Submit Application 6. Save Acknowledgement Number 7. Receive PAN Card in 7–15 Days |
| Important Links | |
|---|---|
| Apply Instant e-PAN (Free) | Click Here |
| Apply New PAN (NSDL / Protean) | Apply Online |
| Apply PAN (UTIITSL) | Apply Here |
| Track PAN Status (NSDL) | Check Status |
| Reprint / Download PAN | Click Here |
| NEW PAN FORM NO. 93 PDF | Click Here |
| Request For Changes Or Correction in PAN Data PAN CR-01 | Click Here |
| Link Aadhaar | Click Here |
| Link Aadhaar Status | Click Here |
| Official Income Tax Website | Visit Website |
✔ PAN Card के लिए आवेदन NSDL, UTIITSL या Income Tax Portal के माध्यम से किया जा सकता है।
✔ Aadhaar से लिंक न होने पर PAN inactive हो सकता है।
✔ एक से अधिक PAN Card रखना गैरकानूनी है।
✔ आवेदन करते समय सभी जानकारी सही भरें।
गलत जानकारी देने पर आपका PAN आवेदन रद्द हो सकता है। केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट से ही आवेदन करें और किसी भी धोखाधड़ी से सावधान रहें।