how to apply pan card online step by step

To apply for a PAN card online, visit the official NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL portal.

• Select Form 49A (for Indian citizens) and the category, then fill in basic details to get a token number.
• Complete the application form and select your document submission mode, such as e-KYC/e-Sign or physical submission.
• Pay the applicable fee online using net banking or a debit/credit card.
• For physical submission, print the signed acknowledgment, attach photos, and mail it with the required identity and address proofs to the designated office.