HOW TO APPLY PAN (INDIVIDUAL INDIAN CITIZEN) :
a) Requirements:
(i) 2 color photographs
(ii) Proof of Identity (Copy of any 1 of the following):
1 School leaving certificate
2 Matriculation certificate
3 Degree of a recognized educational institution
4 Depository account statement
5 Credit card statement
6 Bank account statement/ bank pass book
7 Water bill
8 Ration card
9 Property tax assessment order
10 Passport
11 Voters Identity Card
12 Driving License
13 Certificate of identity signed by Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or Gazetted Officer.
(iii) Address Proof (Copy of any 1 of the following):
1 electricity bill*
2 Telephone bill*
3 Depository account statement*
4 Credit card statement*
5 Bank account statement/bank pass book*
6 Rent receipt*
7 Employer certificate*
8 Passport
9 Voters Identity card
10 Property tax assessment order
11 Driving License
12 Ration card
13 Certificate of address signed by Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or Gazetted Officer.
* The documents submitted should not be more than 6 months old from the date of application
b) Steps in applying for PAN
Step 1: Read the instructions carefully before filling the form from
“https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/Instructions49A.html”
Step 2: Go to the website “https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html.” Click on “New PAN for Indian Citizen (Form 49A)”.
Step 3: Click on “Online Application for New Pan (Form 49A)”. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select the ~Category of Applicant~ from the drop box as Individual.
Step 4: Details of Area Code, AO type, Range Code, AO number can be obtained from “https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan2/servlet/AOSearch“
Step 5: After filling in the form, select a mode of payment as per your convenience. The options provided are demand draft, cheque, credit/ debit card and net banking.
c) General guidelines for filling the form:
(i) A single character initial is allowed in middle name field in PAN application for individual category. (Please note that the name mentioned in proof of identity and address should match exactly with the name written in application).
(ii) Only the individual must fill Form 49A online and submit the form. In case of any errors the form can be rectified and resubmitted.
(iii) Payment can be made by the individual or immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)
(iv) On submission, a confirmation screen with all the data filled will be displayed. The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
(v) On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.
(vi) This number is important and must be saved for future tracking of PAN status
(vii) 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.
(viii) The Signature / Left Thumb Impression 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.
(ix) If the applicant is providing thumb impression, the same should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp.
(x) If applicant selects 'copy of depository account' as proof of identity or proof of address, it is mandatory to fill in Depository Account Details.
(i) 2 color photographs
(ii) Proof of Identity (Copy of any 1 of the following):
1 School leaving certificate
2 Matriculation certificate
3 Degree of a recognized educational institution
4 Depository account statement
5 Credit card statement
6 Bank account statement/ bank pass book
7 Water bill
8 Ration card
9 Property tax assessment order
10 Passport
11 Voters Identity Card
12 Driving License
13 Certificate of identity signed by Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or Gazetted Officer.
(iii) Address Proof (Copy of any 1 of the following):
1 electricity bill*
2 Telephone bill*
3 Depository account statement*
4 Credit card statement*
5 Bank account statement/bank pass book*
6 Rent receipt*
7 Employer certificate*
8 Passport
9 Voters Identity card
10 Property tax assessment order
11 Driving License
12 Ration card
13 Certificate of address signed by Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or Gazetted Officer.
* The documents submitted should not be more than 6 months old from the date of application
b) Steps in applying for PAN
Step 1: Read the instructions carefully before filling the form from
“https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/Instructions49A.html”
Step 2: Go to the website “https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html.” Click on “New PAN for Indian Citizen (Form 49A)”.
Step 3: Click on “Online Application for New Pan (Form 49A)”. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select the ~Category of Applicant~ from the drop box as Individual.
Step 4: Details of Area Code, AO type, Range Code, AO number can be obtained from “https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan2/servlet/AOSearch“
Step 5: After filling in the form, select a mode of payment as per your convenience. The options provided are demand draft, cheque, credit/ debit card and net banking.
c) General guidelines for filling the form:
(i) A single character initial is allowed in middle name field in PAN application for individual category. (Please note that the name mentioned in proof of identity and address should match exactly with the name written in application).
(ii) Only the individual must fill Form 49A online and submit the form. In case of any errors the form can be rectified and resubmitted.
(iii) Payment can be made by the individual or immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)
(iv) On submission, a confirmation screen with all the data filled will be displayed. The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
(v) On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.
(vi) This number is important and must be saved for future tracking of PAN status
(vii) 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.
(viii) The Signature / Left Thumb Impression 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.
(ix) If the applicant is providing thumb impression, the same should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp.
(x) If applicant selects 'copy of depository account' as proof of identity or proof of address, it is mandatory to fill in Depository Account Details.