PAN Card: Do you want to change the name, address or mobile number in PAN Card? Work can be done sitting at home..

If there is any mistake in the name, address, mobile number, or date of birth in your PAN card, then it has now become much easier to correct it. The Income Tax Department has provided this facility through two portals - NSDL (Protean eGov) and UTIITSL. If you want, you can apply online or fill out the offline form and submit it at the nearest PAN center.

This process of updating the PAN card is completely digital, and you can correct the name, address, mobile number, or other information by following some steps sitting at home.

How to update PAN online
If you want to update your PAN online, then follow these steps:

First of all, go to the official website of NSDL (Protean eGov) or UTIITSL.

Select the "Changes/Correction in PAN" option.

Fill in basic information like PAN number, name, date of birth, and email.

After this, a 15-digit token number will be generated.
Now select the details you want to change and fill in the correct information.

Upload the required documents like identity card, address proof, proof of date of birth, photo, and signature.

Pay the fee online and submit the form.

Finally, download the acknowledgement slip. With this, you can track the status of the update later.

Offline process to update PAN

Fill the form named "Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data" and submit it at the nearest PAN center. Along with this, it is necessary to attach proof of identity, address, date of birth, and old PAN card. After paying the fee, you get an acknowledgement slip through which you can track your update.

Fee for updating PAN

E-PAN only (in PDF format): Rs. 101 (including GST) for those living in India, Rs. 1018 for those living abroad

Physical PAN card: Rs. 110 for those living in India, and Rs. 1020 for those living abroad

If you want to make changes to your photo, signature, or other biometrics, then the fee may change slightly.

In how many days will you get the updated PAN card?

After submitting all the documents correctly, usually a new or updated PAN card is received within 15 to 20 working days. If any document is missing or the information is incomplete, then the process may take a little more time.

What is the difference between e-PAN and a physical card?

If you have chosen a physical PAN card, then e-PAN will be automatically sent to you by email. But if you have selected only e-PAN, then you will not get a physical card.

Some important questions related to PAN update

Question: Is it necessary to link the mobile number?

Answer: Yes, because the entire process is done through OTP verification. Without a registered mobile number, you will not be able to complete the update.

Question: Does the PAN number change in the PAN update?

Answer: No, the PAN number remains the same. Only your information is corrected.

Question: How much time does it take?

Answer: On an average, the physical card is received in 2 to 3 weeks. E-PAN arrives in the mail within a few days.

If there is any mistake in your PAN card, then instead of ignoring it, get it corrected quickly. Now the entire process is online and a new updated PAN card is received within a few days. It is very important to have correct information in every financial activity related to PAN.

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