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Application for PAN through Online Services

Transaction Status Enquiry

Changes or Correction in PAN details

Status Track for PAN application

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). For New PAN applications, in case of Individual and HUF applicants if Address for Communication is selected as Office, then Proof of Office Address along with Proof of residential address is to be submitted to NSDL w.e.f. applications made on and after 1st November 2009. As per RBI guidelines, the entities making e-commerce transactions are required to provide PIN (Personal Identification Number) while executing an online transaction. Accordingly, before making payment for online PAN/TAN applications using credit card / debit card / net banking, please ensure that the PIN is obtained from your respective Banks.
New PAN :

This form should be used when the applicant has never applied for a PAN or does not have PAN allotted to him. An applicant can visit Income Tax Department (ITD) website to find whether a PAN has been allotted to him or not.
Reprint of PAN card :

This application should be used when PAN has already been allotted to the applicant but applicant requires a PAN card. A new PAN card bearing the same PAN is issued to applicant.

While filling this form, applicant should not select any of the check boxes on the left margin of the form. However, the check box for Item no. 7. Address for communication will be selected by default as this address will be updated in the records of ITD.
Transaction Status Inquiry :

This facility can be used if you have made the payment for the online application through Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking. Using this feature, you can: a. track the status of your application by mentioning transaction number which is displayed on screen at the time of application. b. change the mode of payment to Cheque or Demand Draft, if the payment through credit card / debit card / net banking has been unsuccessful. c. regenerate & print the acknowledgement receipt within 30 days of the date of online application.
Changes or Correction in PAN details :

This application should be used when PAN has already been allotted to the applicant, but when data associated with the PAN (e.g. name of applicant / father's name / date of birth / address) is required to be updated in records of ITD. A new PAN card bearing the same PAN but updated information is issued to applicant. While filling this form, applicant should select the relevant check box on the left margin of the form. The check box for Item no. 7. Address for communication will be selected by default as this address will be updated in the records of ITD. It is required that any change in the information provided to ITD at the time of making application for allotment of PAN, should be intimated to ITD by way of filing this form.
Status Track for PAN application :

You can track the status of your application for new PAN / reprint of PAN card / Changes or Correction in PAN details using the 15 digit unique Acknowledgment Number after three days of application using this facility.

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Online Application for New PAN (Form 49A)

(Please click here for Guidelines in Hindi language) (a) Online PAN application is not available for: * Government Organisations (b) An applicant will fill Form 49A online and submit the form. (c) If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the form. (d) A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed. (e) The applicant may either edit or confirm the same. (f) On confirmation, an acknowledgment will be displayed. The acknowledgment will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgment number. (g) The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgment. (h) 'Individual' applicants should affix a recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgment. The photograph 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 acknowledgment). (i) Signature / Left Thumb Impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgment. In case of applicants other than 'Individuals', the authorised signatory shall sign the acknowledgment and affix the appropriate seal or stamp.The signature should not be on photograph. If there is any mark on photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted. (j) Thumb Impression should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

(k) If communication Address is within India (a). The fee for processing PAN application is (b). Payment can be made either by - Demand Draft - Cheque - Credit Card / Debit Card - Net Banking (c) If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai. (l) If communication Address is outside India (a). The fee for processing PAN application is Charges 771.00) + 10.3% service tax]. 944.00[ (Application fee 85.00 + Dispatch 94.00 ( 85.00 + 10.3% service tax).

(b). Payment can be made only by way of Demand Draft payable at Mumbai. (c). At present the facility for dispatch of PAN cards outside India is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact NSDL at the contact details given in point (v) below. This point is not applicable if applicant is providing the representative assessee details in the point no.14 of application form (m) Demand draft and cheque should be drawn in favour of 'NSDL - PAN'. (n) Demand draft shall be payable at Mumbai and the acknowledgment number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft. (o) Applicants making payment by cheque shall deposit a local cheque (drawn on any bank) with any HDFC Bank branch across the country (except Dahej). The applicant shall mention NSDLPAN on the deposit slip. List of HDFC Bank Branches. (p) Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment Persons authorised to make Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment are as below:

Category of Applicant

Payment by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net Banking can be made by / for Self, immediate family members (parents, spouse, children) Karta of the HUF Any Director of the Company Any Partner of the Firm Authorised Signatory covered under section 140 of Income Tax Act, 1961

Individual

HUF Company Firm Association of Person(s) / Body of Individuals / Association of Person(s) Trust / Artificial Juridical Person / Local Authority

Applicants making credit card / debit card payment will be charged an additional surcharge of 5.00 by the bank providing payment gateway facility. Applicants making payment through Net Banking facility will be charged an additional surcharge of 4.00 + service tax for payment gateway facility. On successful credit card / debit card / net banking payment acknowledgment will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgment and send to NSDL as mentioned in point (q) & (r) below. (q) The acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of 'Individuals') alongwith Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity (name in the application should be same as in the proof of identity) & proof of address (Individuals, HUFs, Body of Individuals, Association of Persons & Artificial Juridical Person should provide proof of address of residence stated in the application) as specified in the application form is to be sent to NSDL at 'Income Tax PAN Services Unit, National Securities Depository Limited, 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411045'. (r) Superscribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - Acknowledgment Number' (e.g. 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - 881010100000097'). (s) Your acknowledgment, Demand Draft, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application. (t) Applications received with demand draft or cheque as mode of payment shall be processed

only on receipt of relevant proofs and realisation of payment. (u) For more information - Call TIN Call Centre at 020 - 27218080; Fax: 020 - 27218081 - e-mail us at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in mailto:tininfo@nsdl.co.in - SMS NSDLPAN <space> Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status. - Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by National Securities Depository Limited), 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner, Pune - 411045

Click here for detailed Instructions for filling form49A. (Please click here for Instructions in Hindi language) Click here for detailed Instructions for documents to be submitted.

Apply for a new PAN Card

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