To make a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) PAN card, the Karta (head of the family) must apply online through the official Protean (formerly NSDL eGov) or UTIITSL websites using Form 49A.
The process involves:
- Selecting 'HINDU UNDIVIDED FAMILY' as the applicant category.
- Entering the HUF's full name as the last name and its date of formation as the date of birth.
- The Karta must sign the generated PDF application, attach the required documents—including an affidavit stating the coparceners' details—and courier them to the respective PAN application center.
This is essential for the HUF to file its own tax returns and conduct financial transactions in India.