How to Apply for PAN Card Online in India 2024
Step-by-step guide to apply for a new PAN card or make corrections online through the NSDL and UTIITSL portals.
What is a PAN Card?
A Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, making investments, and various financial transactions above specified limits.
Who Needs a PAN Card?
- All taxpayers and persons who are required to file income tax returns
- Anyone making financial transactions above ₹50,000
- Businesses and companies in India
- NRIs with income or assets in India
How to Apply for PAN Card Online
Method 1: NSDL Portal (Protean eGov)
- Visit onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
- Select Application Type: New PAN or Correction
- Fill personal details: name, date of birth, email, mobile
- Enter Aadhaar number for e-KYC verification
- Upload supporting documents
- Pay fee: ₹107 (Indian address) or ₹1,017 (foreign address)
- Submit and note the 15-digit acknowledgment number
Method 2: UTIITSL Portal
- Visit www.pan.utiitsl.com
- Click "Apply for New PAN Card (Form 49A)"
- Fill the digital form with personal details
- Complete Aadhaar-based OTP authentication
- Pay online and submit
Instant PAN via Income Tax Portal
If you have a valid Aadhaar linked to your mobile, you can get an Instant e-PAN free of charge through incometax.gov.in — delivered as a PDF within minutes.
Documents Required
Identity proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Passport), Address proof, Date of birth proof, 2 recent passport-size photographs, and signature.
PAN Card Delivery Time
Physical PAN card is delivered within 15-20 working days after successful application. e-PAN is available for download immediately after approval.