A Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is mandatory to carry out a majority of financial transactions in India. This is why one should apply for a PAN card, even if one does not need it immediately. This guide will help you to understand the nitty-gritties of PAN card application forms.
PAN card application form: Form 49A
There is a set format through which you can apply for a PAN card in India. The Income Tax Department has put in place a prescribed format using which you can apply for a new PAN card. This prescribed format is known as Form 49A.
Form 49A can be used by Indian citizens, Indian companies, entities incorporated in India and unincorporated entities formed in India, to apply for a PAN card.
PAN card application form: 49AA
This form must be filled for allotment of PAN by individuals who are an Indian citizen or companies that are incorporated outside India.
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| Form | Applicability | Download PAN Card Application form |
| 49A | To apply for a new PAN
To correct/update information in old PAN |
Download Form 49A |
| 49AA | For non-residents and companies not incorporated in India | Download Form 49AA |
PAN application form: Details
Thumb impression
Latest photograph
Assessing Officer Code
Full name
Abbreviations of the full name to be printed on PAN card
Other names
Gender
Date of Birth (DOB)
Parents’ details
Address
Address for communication
E-mail ID
Telephone number
Status of applicant
Registration number
Aadhaar number
Source of income
Representative assessee
Documents required
Legal undertaking
See also: How to apply for reprint PAN card?
Documents to be submitted with PAN application form
| Identity proof | Address proof | Date of birth proof |
| Voter ID card
Passport Ration card Driving licence Aadhaar card Photo ID card (issued by the central government/state government/underrating public sector). Arm’s licence Pensioner card copy Bank passbook Identity certificate in required format signed by a member of assembly, member of parliament, gazetted officer, or municipal corporation. Bank statement on letterhead with name.
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Electricity bills
Broadband connection bills Landline bills Voter ID card Aadhaar card Driving license Passport Credit card statements Post office passbooks having applicants’ address Bank account statements Domicile certificate Accommodation allotment letter (issued by the central or state government of less than or 3 years old) Documents of property registration Utility bills Bank/credit card statements |
Birth certificate
Matriculation certificate from a recognised board Passport Driving licence Aadhaar card Pension payment order Marriage certificate Domicile certificate (issued by government of India or state government). Photo identity card (issued by government of india or state government, central government undertaking or state government undertaking). Affidavit recognising the DOB (signed before a magistrate)
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How to fill apply for PAN Card?
There are 2 ways to fill and submit PAN card application online:
- Physical form submission
- Digital submission
Physical form submission
For physical submission, print the form after the online data entry, attach photos and send the application along with required documents to the following address:
NDSL at Income Tax PAN Services Unit,
NDSL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited,
5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No.341, Survey No.997/8, Model Colony,
Near Deep Bungalow Chowk,
Pune, 411016
PAN card application online
To apply online, click here.
PAN card application charges
The charges for applying for a new PAN is Rs 93, excluding GST, for Indian citizens. The fee is Rs 864, excluding GST, for foreign communication addresses.
See also: How to check PAN card Aadhar card link
PAN form: Things to remember
- Fill the form in block letters only.
- Use black ink to fill the form.
- Form should be filled in English only.
- Affix a latest colour photograph with white background. The size of the photo should be 3.5cm x 2.5cm. Use adhesive to attach the photo.
- Signature or the left thumb impression should be provided across the photo. The impression should be within the box.
- Thumb impression should be attested by a magistrate of a gazetted office or a public notary.
- It is mandatory to attach identity proof, address proof and proof of date of birth with Form 49A.
FAQs
Do I have to apply for a PAN Card?
You should apply for a PAN in the following circumstances: 1. You are liable to pay income tax. 2. You want to file income tax returns. 3. In your business or profession, total income exceeds Rs 5 lakhs in any year. 4. You are carrying out any transaction, where quoting PAN is mandatory.
