How to Apply for an NSDL PAN Card- Easy Steps to Follow

A PAN card, like an Aadhaar card, is the most important document to submit for income tax returns and related tasks. A PAN card is also required to open a bank account, purchase real estate, or other assets.

An applicant can apply for a PAN card online or in person. The process for applying for a PAN card via any of the methods may differ; however, the eligibility criteria and documentation requirements remain the same.

Aside from applying for a PAN card, an applicant can apply for a PAN card through two different channels: NSDL and UTIITSL. The steps in each of these portals may differ slightly.

In this blog, we will learn how to apply for an NSDL PAN card online and offline.

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online?

Following are the given steps to apply for a PAN card online-

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?

The following are the steps an applicant must take to apply for a PAN card through NSDL:

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 to Apply for a PAN Card

Indian citizens and foreign citizens can apply for a PAN card by submitting the following documents, depending on their eligibility criteria. Companies and students are also eligible to apply for a PAN card by submitting the documents listed below. It should be noted, however, that failure to submit any supporting and required documents can hinder the PAN card application process.

Documents Required for PAN Card by Indian Citizens

The following documents must be submitted to apply for a PAN card:

Indian Citizens	Documents Required
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

Things to note:

Original bank statement with the bank’s branch name, the stamp of the issuing officer, the applicant’s photograph, and his/her bank account number is required
The original copy of the certificate of identity in its prescribed format must be submitted, duly signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament, Gazetted Officer, or Municipal Councillor
Bank/credit card statements and utility bills should be no more than three months old

Documents Required to Apply for PAN Card by Company

Note- The term ‘company’ refers to the following-

Limited liability Partnership
Local authority
Association of Persons
Trust
Partnership Firm
Company
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 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 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 Birth	Not required
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)

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 MLA State/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

FAQs

Can a student apply for a PAN card?

Yes, a student can apply for a PAN card by submitting the required documents online or offline.

Which is the form for Indian citizens to apply for a PAN card?

Indian citizens need to fill form 49A to apply for a PAN card.

Which is the portal to be used to apply for a PAN card?

Applicants can use NSDL or UTIITSL portal to apply for a PAN card online.

What is the PAN card application fee?

The PAN card application fee for an Indian communication address is Rs. 93, whereas Rs. 864 is a foreign communication fee.

What are the types of PAN card forms?

There are two types of PAN card forms, one is Form 49A which is for Indian nationals and the second is Form 49AA which is for foreigners.

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