can i change my pan card number

No, you cannot change your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card number. Your PAN is a permanent, unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department (ITD) that serves as a lifelong financial and audit trail. While the number itself is permanent, you are allowed to apply for corrections or updates to other details printed on your card. This includes updating your name, father's name, date of birth, photograph, and communication address, which can be done through the official Protean eGov Technologies Ltd. portal.