A PAN card (Permanent Account Number) is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department, essential for financial transactions and tax-related activities in India.
This article will provide you a pathway on how to apply for a PAN card online through IncomeTax.gov and NSDL.”
How to apply for Pan Card from IncomeTax.gov.in
Link to website: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
Free e-pan can only be availed by any adult individual who have an Aadhar card linked with an active mobile number. Also, this website is for the persons who are applying for pan card for the very first time.
Moreover, this website can only provide pan card in a digital form. If you want to have physical copy then you must submit an application through websites like NSDL by paying the applicable charges.
1. Visit Website:Select “Instant E-Pan” from the list of quick links at Incometax.gov.in
2. Select e-PAN Option: Click on “Get New e-PAN.”
3. Enter Aadhaar Details: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and check “I confirm that.”
4. Agree to Terms: Read the terms and conditions, then click “I have agreed” to generate an OTP.
5. Verify Aadhaar Details: Click “I agree.” Your Aadhaar details will fill in automatically, except for the email ID.
6. Submit Email Verification: Enter your email ID, click “Send OTP,” then enter the OTP and click “Submit.”
7. Download e-PAN: Your PAN request is registered. To download, log in and select “Check Status/Download.” Use your date of birth (without symbols) to open the PDF.
How to apply for Pan Card from NSDL (Protean)
Visit the NSDL website: Go to https://www.protean-tinpan.com/
1. Select Application Type: Under “Online PAN Application” section, choose “New PAN for Indian Citizen” (or “Change/Correction in PAN Data” if applicable).
2. Enter Details: Enter your category (individual, company, etc.), title (Mr./Ms./Dr.), and choose your desired communication language.
3. Fill in the Form: Click “Continue” and fill in the required details as prompted (name, date of birth, contact information, etc.).
• Aadhaar Option: If applying with Aadhaar, select “Yes” for the Aadhaar option and enter your Aadhaar number. This will pre-populate some information.
5. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your POI and POA documents as per the specified size and format requirements.
6. Review & Submit: Review all entered details and uploaded documents carefully. Once everything is correct, click “Submit”.
7. Payment: Choose your preferred payment method (debit/credit card, net banking) and complete the payment process.
8. Acknowledgement: Upon successful payment, you’ll receive an acknowledgment with a unique 15-digit token number for reference. Save this for future reference.
*Upon successful processing, the PAN card will be dispatched to your address and to open the pdf,enter your date of birth as the password in DDMMYYYY format.
These days, getting a Pan Card is easier, especially if you do it online. The best part is thatpeople can apply for a new PAN by sitting at any corner or request a reprint if they’ve lost theirs, all online through services