GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FILLING THE FORM
(i) Mention 10 digit PAN correctly
(ii) For issue of new PAN card without any changes- In case you have a PAN but no PAN card and wish to get a PAN card, fill all column of the form but do not tick any of the boxes on the left margin. In case of loss of PAN card, a copy of FIR may be submitted along with the form
(iii) For changes or correction in PAN data, fill all column of the form and tick box on the left margin of appropriate row where change/correction is required
(iv) Having or using more than one PAN is illegal. If you possess more than one PAN, kindly fill the details in Item No. 11 of this form and surrender the same
(v) AADHAAR number, if allotted, has to be quoted (supported by copy of AADHAAR letter/card)
(vi) One single character initial is allowed in middle name field in PAN application for individual category. (Please note that name in proof of identity and proof of address should exactly match with the name in application).
(vii) Non-Individuals should write their full name starting from the first block of Last Name/Surname. If the name is longer than the space provided for the last name, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name
(viii) In case of Company, the name should be provided without any abbreviations. For example, different variations of 'Private Limited' viz. Pvt Ltd, Private Ltd, Pvt Limited, P Ltd, P. Ltd., P. Ltd are not allowed. It should be 'Private Limited' only.
(ix) For Individuals, HUF, AOP, BOI or AJP, either of residential or office address is mandatory.
(x) In case of Firm, LLP, Company, Local Authority and Trust, Name of office and complete address of office is mandatory.
(xi) In case, a foreign address is provided then it is mandatory to provide Country Name along with ZIP Code of the country.
(xii) It is mandatory for the applicants to mention either their "Telephone number" or valid "e-mail id" so that they can be contacted in case of any discrepancy in the application and/or for receiving PAN through e-mail.
(xiii) NRI /Foreign National should mention the ISD code of their respective country and City code as applicable in the space provided for ISD/STD code
(xiv) It is mandatory to provide Verifier’s name, Verifier capacity and verifier place in the application
(xv) Only an applicant must fill Form 49A online and submit the form. In case of any errors the form can be rectified and resubmitted.
(xvi) Payment can be made by the individual or immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)
(xvii) For Changes or Correction in PAN data, fill all mandatory fields (marked with *) of the Form and select the corresponding box on left margin of appropriate field where correction is required.
(xviii) For Cancellation of PAN, fill all mandatory fields in the Form, enter PAN to be cancelled in Item No.11 of the Form and select the check box on left margin. PAN to be cancelled should not be same as PAN (the one currently used) mentioned at the top of the Form.
(xix) Person authorized to fill and submit the form:
INDIVIDUAL - Self
COMPANY – Director
AOP, BOI, Local Authority and AJP - Authorized Signatory
FIRM/ LLP – Partner
TRUST – Trustee
Minor/deceased/idiot/lunatic/mentally retarded - Representative Assessee
(xx) On submission, a confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed. The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
(xxi) On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.
(xxii) This number is important and must be saved for future tracking of PAN status
(xxiii) The applicant must affix two recent colour photographs to the form. The photographs must have white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) and should be pasted only in the space provided in the acknowledgement. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgement.
(xxiv) The Signature of the applicant should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgement. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. The application will not be accepted if there is any mark on photograph which hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant.
(xxv) If applicant selects 'copy of depository account' as proof of identity or proof of address, it is mandatory to fill in Depository Account Details.
The Submission and Fee details remain the same as it is while applying for a fresh PAN. The same options can be used to Track transaction and PAN status.
(ii) For issue of new PAN card without any changes- In case you have a PAN but no PAN card and wish to get a PAN card, fill all column of the form but do not tick any of the boxes on the left margin. In case of loss of PAN card, a copy of FIR may be submitted along with the form
(iii) For changes or correction in PAN data, fill all column of the form and tick box on the left margin of appropriate row where change/correction is required
(iv) Having or using more than one PAN is illegal. If you possess more than one PAN, kindly fill the details in Item No. 11 of this form and surrender the same
(v) AADHAAR number, if allotted, has to be quoted (supported by copy of AADHAAR letter/card)
(vi) One single character initial is allowed in middle name field in PAN application for individual category. (Please note that name in proof of identity and proof of address should exactly match with the name in application).
(vii) Non-Individuals should write their full name starting from the first block of Last Name/Surname. If the name is longer than the space provided for the last name, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name
(viii) In case of Company, the name should be provided without any abbreviations. For example, different variations of 'Private Limited' viz. Pvt Ltd, Private Ltd, Pvt Limited, P Ltd, P. Ltd., P. Ltd are not allowed. It should be 'Private Limited' only.
(ix) For Individuals, HUF, AOP, BOI or AJP, either of residential or office address is mandatory.
(x) In case of Firm, LLP, Company, Local Authority and Trust, Name of office and complete address of office is mandatory.
(xi) In case, a foreign address is provided then it is mandatory to provide Country Name along with ZIP Code of the country.
(xii) It is mandatory for the applicants to mention either their "Telephone number" or valid "e-mail id" so that they can be contacted in case of any discrepancy in the application and/or for receiving PAN through e-mail.
(xiii) NRI /Foreign National should mention the ISD code of their respective country and City code as applicable in the space provided for ISD/STD code
(xiv) It is mandatory to provide Verifier’s name, Verifier capacity and verifier place in the application
(xv) Only an applicant must fill Form 49A online and submit the form. In case of any errors the form can be rectified and resubmitted.
(xvi) Payment can be made by the individual or immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)
(xvii) For Changes or Correction in PAN data, fill all mandatory fields (marked with *) of the Form and select the corresponding box on left margin of appropriate field where correction is required.
(xviii) For Cancellation of PAN, fill all mandatory fields in the Form, enter PAN to be cancelled in Item No.11 of the Form and select the check box on left margin. PAN to be cancelled should not be same as PAN (the one currently used) mentioned at the top of the Form.
(xix) Person authorized to fill and submit the form:
INDIVIDUAL - Self
COMPANY – Director
AOP, BOI, Local Authority and AJP - Authorized Signatory
FIRM/ LLP – Partner
TRUST – Trustee
Minor/deceased/idiot/lunatic/mentally retarded - Representative Assessee
(xx) On submission, a confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed. The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
(xxi) On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.
(xxii) This number is important and must be saved for future tracking of PAN status
(xxiii) The applicant must affix two recent colour photographs to the form. The photographs must have white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) and should be pasted only in the space provided in the acknowledgement. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgement.
(xxiv) The Signature of the applicant should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgement. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. The application will not be accepted if there is any mark on photograph which hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant.
(xxv) If applicant selects 'copy of depository account' as proof of identity or proof of address, it is mandatory to fill in Depository Account Details.
The Submission and Fee details remain the same as it is while applying for a fresh PAN. The same options can be used to Track transaction and PAN status.