What is the PAN card correction form?

The Income Tax Department issues the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in electronic format. However, because of how crucial they are and their frequent usage, many individuals are accustomed to carrying them around with them, increasing the possibilities of wear and tear, as well as loss. While avoidance is always preferable, obtaining any necessary corrections/changes, or even reissuing the PAN Card, is a simple and quick operation that saves a great deal of time and effort. In case you want to make any correction to your PAN card, you can easily rectify it with the PAN correction form.

When and why should you request a correction to your PAN card?

There are a variety of inaccuracies that can be found on a person’s PAN card. The most prevalent ones include spelling problems in names, dates of birth, and changes in contact addresses. Some of us may dismiss these inaccuracies as minor blunders, believing that the subtleties are unimportant. However, this misunderstanding might lead to a major difficulty later on or have a significant impact on subsequent documentation or bank processes. As a result, it is a good idea to get them fixed as soon as feasible. These things can be corrected using the PAN card correction form.

PAN card correction: Documents required

Proof of identity

1. The UIDAI issued Aadhaar cards.
2. Voter identity card
3. Driver’s licence
4. Passport
5. Ration card with the applicant’s image
6. The central government, state governments, and public sector undertakings all issued photo identification cards.
7. A photo of the applicant appears on the pensioner card.
8. Photo card for the Central Government Health Service Scheme or the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme.

Address proof

1. The UIDAI issued Aadhaar cards.
2. Voter identity card
3. Driver’s Licence
4. Passport
5. Ration card with the applicant’s image
6. The applicant’s address is recorded in the post office passbook.
7. Order for the most recent property tax assessment
8. The government issues a certificate of domicile.
9. Accommodation letter issued by the Central or State Government that is less than three years old.
10. Document of Registration of Real Estate

Offline application for PAN card correction

You may also alter the information on your PAN card offline. The procedure is as simple as downloading and printing the PAN correction form PDF. Complete it and return it to a Protean eGov Technologies Limited or UTIITSL centre near you. Submit all necessary paperwork and remember to check the box on the left margin for any data you would like to alter on your PAN card when you fill in the information.

Here’s the link to the PAN card correction form PDF: https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/documents/form-for-changes-in-pan.pdf

How can I correct the information on my PAN card online?

You can readily accomplish this by filling out the PAN application form and providing accurate information. The PAN card change form should be properly filled out, and the items that need to be changed should be checked. These changes will be implemented after they are submitted, but the Permanent Account Number will stay the same. The applicant will then be shown and given a new PAN card with the same Permanent Account Number.

1. To learn more about NSDL E-Governance, go to www.tin-nsdl.com.
2. Select “PAN” from the Services section.
3. Under the “Change/Correction in PAN Data” column, click “Apply.”
4. Choose the option ‘Changes or Corrections in Existing PAN Data/ Reprint of PAN Card (No Changes in Existing PAN Data)’ from the dropdown ‘Application Type’.
5. Select the relevant category from the ‘Category’ dropdown option.
6. Now, fill in your name, birthday, email address, and phone number.
7. Fill in the Captcha and hit “Submit.”
8. Your request will be recorded, and a Token Number will be emailed to the address you supplied. By clicking the button underneath it, you may continue the procedure.
9. You will be routed to the form after proceeding; there are three options for submitting your papers; choose “Submit scanned pictures with e-Sign on NSDL e-gov.”
10. Fill in the required information, including your father’s name, mother’s name (optional), and Aadhaar number, and then click ‘Next.’
11. You will be sent to a new page where you may change your address.
12. All required papers, such as proof of address, proof of age, proof of identification, and PAN, should be uploaded.
13. Sign the declaration and then click “Submit.”
14. You’ll be sent to the payment page after that. Demand draft, net banking, and credit card/debit card are all options for payment.
15. An acknowledgement slip will be issued after successful payment. The applicant should print it and deliver it together with the physical verification of papers to the NSDL e-gov office. Also, in the area provided, paste two images and sign across them. It is important to mention ‘Application for PAN Change’ and the acknowledgment number at the top of the envelope.

How to change the name on PAN card?

It is possible that wrong names are written on a PAN card. People sometimes don’t know how to alter their name on their PAN card. By completing the above-mentioned online or offline PAN card update/correction method, you can change the name on your PAN card. When requesting a change of name on your PAN card, keep in mind the following considerations:

1. The official UTI website may be found here.
2. Click ‘Change/correction in PAN card.’
3. Now, choose ‘Apply for Change/Correction in PAN Card Details.’
4. This will lead you to a website where you can make changes to your personal information.
5. Click ‘Submit.’
6. In a few days, your changes will be reflected.

Important points to remember before PAN correction:

1. The address of the cardholder is not included on the PAN card
2. You will be charged Rs 96 for PAN card correction. You can pay the charges using cheque, demand draft, and credit card or mastercard.
3. The address for mailing the PAN card hard copy is shown on the form. You can alter your address by filling out the offline application correction form 49A.
4. The address on documents filled out online and validated with an Aadhaar OTP cannot be modified.
5. By default, the address listed in the Aadhaar database is used as your address.
6. If you wish to alter your address, you must first update your Aadhaar card’s address and then fill out PAN Card Form 49A anew.