While submitting your PAN card application, you need to submit a major number of supporting documents. It is only upon verification of these supporting documents that you will receive your PAN card (within 15-20 working days).
It is important to note that failing to provide the required documents or the submission of lost/expired/insufficient documents can result in a failed PAN card application.
Here is a checklist of all the documents that you should have with you when you submit your PAN application, whether online or offline.
Documents Required to Apply for a PAN Card
To apply for a PAN card, numerous documents must be provided by various types of applicants, as explained below-
- Documents required for PAN Card by Indian Citizens
- Documents required for PAN card by HUF and Foreigners
- Documents required for PAN card by organizations, trusts, firms or associations
- Documents required for PAN card by Students
Various applicants have to provide documents that prove the following-
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Proof of birth
Documents Required for PAN Card by Indian Citizens
The following documents must be submitted by Indian citizens to apply for a PAN card-
| Indian Citizens | Documents Required |
| Proof of Identity | Passport Voter ID’s Card AADHAR Card Photo ID card (issued by Central Government, State Government or any undertaking public sector)Applicant’s Ration Card Certificate issued by applicant’s bank with applicant’s photo and bank account number Arm’s license Applicant’s pensioner card copy Central Government health scheme card Driving license |
| Proof of Address | Landline bills Electricity bills AADHAR card Passport Applicant’s Voter ID card Broadband connection bill Bank account statement Credit card statement Spouse’s passport Applicant’s post office passbook with address Driving license Domicile Certificate issued by Government Property Registration document Property Tax Assessment order Accommodation allotment letter issued by central or State Government (not more than 3 years old) |
| Proof of Birth | Birth Certificate AADHAR card Matriculation Certificate from a recognized Board Birth Certificate issued by Indian Consulate Driving license Passport Pension Payment Order Marriage Certificate issued by Marriage Registrar’s Office Domicile Certificate issued by Government A signed Affidavit stating the DOB before a Magistrate Photo ID card issued by State or Central Government or Central Public Sector Undertaking or State Public Sector Undertaking |
Note:
- You need to submit an original bank statement that has the bank’s branch name, the stamp of issuing officer, along with the applicant’s photograph and his/her bank account number
- Submit an original copy of the certificate of identity in its prescribed format, duly signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament, Gazetted Officer or Municipal Councillor
- Bank/credit card statements and utility bills should not be older than 3 months
Documents Required by HUFs and Non-Resident Indians
HUFs and non-residents of India can apply for a PAN card by submitting the following documents to the Indian PAN card authorities-
| HUFs and Non- Nationals of India | Documents Required |
| Proof of Identity | PassportOCI card allotted by Indian Government PIO 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) |
| Proof of Address | Passport Bank account statements from the applicant’s country PIO card allotted by Indian Government OCI card allotted by Indian Government Non-resident external bank account statement in India Registration Certificate issued by Office of Foreigner’s Registration that also reflects Indian Address 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)Visa granted by any foreign country Appointment letter copy given by Indian Company or Employer issued original Certificate of Address in India |
| Proof of Birth | Not required |
Documents Required to Apply for PAN Card by Company
Note- The term ‘company’ refers to the following-
- Partnership Firm
- Company
- Association of Persons
- Trust
- Limited liability Partnership
- Local authority
- Artificial Juridical Person
- Body of Individuals
| Types of Entities | Documents required |
| Company Registered in India | Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies |
| Firm (including Limited Liability Partnership) registered or formed in India | Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnership/Firms OR Copy of the Partnership deed |
| Association of Persons (Trusts) registered or formed in India | Copy of Trust Deed OR Copy of the Certificate of Registration Number issued by Charity Commissioner |
| Company registered outside India | Registration Certificate in India or of approval granted to set up the office in India by the Indian Authorities OR Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by ‘Apostille’ or by Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is residing or by Authorized Officials of the overseas branch of Scheduled Banks registered in India |
| Firm registered or formed outside India | Copy of Registration Certificate issued by India or of approval given by Indian Authority to set up an office in India OR Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where an applicant is residing. It should be duly attested by ‘Apostille’ or by Indian embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the applicant’s located country or authorized officials of overseas branches of Indian registered Scheduled Banks |
| Association of Persons (Trusts) formed outside India | Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by ‘Apostille’ or by Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is residing or by Authorized Officials of the overseas branch of Scheduled Banks registered in India OR Copy of Registration Certificate issued by India or of approval given by Indian Authority to set up an office in India |
| Association of persons (other than Trusts) or local authority or person formed or body of individuals or any other entity registered outside India | Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by ‘Apostille’ or by Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is residing or by Authorized Officials of the overseas branch of Scheduled Banks registered in India OR Copy of Registration Certificate issued by India or of approval given by Indian Authority to set up an office in India |
Documents Required to Apply for PAN Card by Students
A student can also apply for a PAN card by submitting the following documents-
| Students | Documents Required |
| Address Proof | Copy of AADHAR card Copy of Passport Copy of Driving License Bank account statement (latest, not older than 3 months)Copy of Voter ID card Electricity Bill Gas connection/Telephone bill Copy of Government issued Domicile Certificate Credit Card statement Original Certificate of Address attested by Gazetted officer or MLAstate/Central Government issued letter of Accommodation Allotment (latest, not older than 3 months) |
| Identity Proof | Copy of AADHAR card Copy of Passport Copy of Voter ID card Copy of Driving License Copy of Ration Card (with the photograph)Original identity Certificate attested by Gazetted officer or MLA Bank Certificate signed by Branch Manager |
Make sure to go through the UTIITSL or NSDL’s official website to check for any additional documents that you may need to submit. Besides, fill in the information carefully, choose the appropriate PAN card form, submit the updated supporting documents, and deposit the fee on time to get your PAN card without any hustle.
FAQs
Can a trust apply for a PAN card?
Yes, a trust can apply for a PAN card by submitting the required documents along with the PAN card application form.
Do I need to submit all the original documents for the PAN card?
No, you don’t need to submit original documents for an online PAN card application. However, in the case of an offline PAN card application, you need to carry your original documents so that they can be compared and verified with the submitted copies of the documents.
How much is the PAN card application fee?
PAN card application fee for Indian communication addresses is Rs. 93 and for Foreign communication addresses, it is Rs. 864.
Which online portal (UTIITSL or NSDL) should I use to submit my PAN card online application?
UTIITSL and NSDL both works under the Income Tax Department of India and both provide PAN card services in India. There is no significant difference between them as they take similar processing time for PAN card applications.
