how to apply physical pan card

To apply for a physical PAN card, you should use the authorized government portals, such as NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL.

• Visit the official portal and select Form 49A.
• Fill in the required personal and contact details, and choose the option to receive a physical PAN card.
• Submit the form and pay the application fee (typically ₹107 for India).
• For a paper-based submission, print the acknowledgment form, affix your photograph and signature, attach copies of your required documents (proof of identity, address, and date of birth), and mail them to the specified processing center.
• The physical card will be printed and dispatched to your registered address after successful verification.