PAN Card Forms - Download, Types, and Filing Tips

In case you have never made an application for a PAN Card before, the following are the procedures through which you can apply for and avail of the same.

Types of PAN Card Form

1. Form 49A – For Indian citizens

1. Form 49AA – For foreign citizens

How to Fill a PAN Card Form?

1. Physical submission mode
2. Scan-based e-Sign method
3. e-KYC with Aadhaar card
   

Physical Submission Mode

In this method, after the online data entry, the applicant will have to print out the form, attach photos and send the application along with required documents. Given below is the process involved

Step 1 - Choose the category of the individual applying for a PAN Card

Step 2 - Complete the form with all the required details and cross-check to verify that the information provided is accurate before proceeding to pay.

Step 3 -Make the payment online and you will receive a duly filled Form 49A / Form 49AA along with the payment receipt in your email.

Step 4 -Get a print out of the form and affix two passport-sized photographs to it.

Step 5 -Sign the form and attach the supporting documents as required

Step 6 - Send it to NSDL at 

Address

INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT

Managed by Protean eGov Technologies Limited

4th Floor, Sapphire Chambers

Baner Road, Baner

Pune - 411045

Scan-based e-Sign Method

This method is an easy way to apply for a PAN Card. For the e-sign method, applicants need to scan and submit the required documents, photo, and signature to the Protean portal. The steps to applying for a PAN using the scan-based e-Sign method are as follows: 

Step 1 - Visit the official Protean portal. 

Step 2 - Select “Quick Links” and click on “Online PAN Services”. 

Step 3 - Click on “Paperless PAN Applications”. 

Step 4 - Register and generate a token. 

Step 5 - Select “New PAN Indian Citizen” (Form 49A) and click on the “Individual” option. 

Step 6 - Provide the required information. 

Step 7 - Consent to data usage. 

Step 8 - Click on “Submit scanned images through e-Sign". 

Step 9 - Choose if you need a physical PAN Card. 

Step 10 - Type in the last four digits of your Aadhaar number. 

Step 11- Provide the required details, including your father’s name, contact details, and source of income. 

Step 12 - Confirm your AO code, and upload your photo, signature and documents. 

Step 13 - Review and submit the form and make payment. 

Step 14 - Sign the application digitally using the OTP. 

Step 15 - You will receive your PAN Card

e-KYC-Based

In this method, the applicant's Aadhaar details will be taken for the PAN Card application. The PAN Card will be sent to the residential address that has been given in the Aadhaar card. It is not necessary to send a PAN application along with documents and photo to Protean eGov Technologies Limited.

The steps to apply for a PAN using the e-KYC method are as follows: 

Step 1 - Visit the official Protean website. 

Step 2  - Select “Quick Links” and click on “Online PAN Services”. 

Step 3 - Click on “Paperless PAN Applications”. 

Step 4 -Register and generate a token. 

Step 5 - Select “New PAN Indian Citizen” (Form 49A) and click on the “Individual” option. 

Step 6 - Provide the required personal details (name, date of birth, contact number, email, etc.). 

Step 7 - Submit the form after consenting to data usage. 

Step 8 - A token will be sent to your email. 

Step 9 - Select “Submit digitally through e-KYC and e-Sign". 

Step 10 - Click on the option for a physical e-PAN card or an e-PAN card according to your needs. 

Step 11 - Type in the last four digits of your Aadhaar number. 

Step 12 - Select “yes” if you want your Aadhaar photo on your PAN. 

Step 13 - Provide the required details, including your parents’ names, source of income, contact details, and confirm your AO code (Assessing Office Code). 

Step 14 - Review the details and make the payment. 

Step 15 - Digitally sign the application using the OTP sent to your mobile number. 

Step 16 - You will receive your e-PAN within 2 hours, and the physical PAN by mail. 

How to Download PAN Card Form Online?

You can download your PAN Card form online through either by visiting the Protean or the UTIITSL website. Given below are the steps  to download PAN Card form online 

Steps to Download PAN Card Form through Protean

Step 1 - Visit the official Protean website.

Step 2 - Go to the "Downloads" section on the top menu and click on" PAN" .

Step 3 - On the "Downloads PAN"  page you will find different form for various applicants.

Step 4 - Click on  the form which is applicable to you and download it in PDF format.

Steps to Download PAN Card Form through UTIISL

Step 1 - Visit UTIISL website.

Step 2 - Navigate in the top of the page and select "PAN Card Service"in that click on 'Apply PAN Card' under ' PAN Card service '

Step 3 - Click on Download e-PAN

Step 4 - Enter details like PAN, date of birth, GSTIN number, and captcha code

Step 5 - Click on 'Submit

PAN Card Forms with Free Downloadable Links

Tips to Fill PAN Card Application Form

Given below in the table are the do's and don'ts you will have to follow while filling up the Form 49A/Form49AA while applying for your PAN Card

Documents Required for PAN Card Form

Form 49A for Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs)

1. Proof of address-(Electricity bill, water bill, bank account statement, passport)

1. Proof of Identity – Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar,  etc
2. Proof of date of birth.

For Other Categories

1. A copy of the registration certificate of the company

For Foreign Residents(49AA)

Identity Proof (Driver's licence, passport, Arm’s licence, Aadhaar, photo identity card issued a government identity) 

Points to Keep in Mind When Filing Various Types of PAN Application Form

Form 49A must be completed with all mandatory fields filled to ensure further processing of the application. When filling out Form 49A, individuals are required to furnish the following information:

1. ✅ Personal particulars including name, date of birth, address, and photograph.
2. ✅ Details of income source.
3. ✅ Valid documents to support the provided information.
4. ✅ If you are using thumb impression instead of sign, it should be attested by a Magistrate, Gazetted Officer, or a Notary public.
5. ✅ The PAN application fee is ₹107 (inclusive of taxes) for Indian addresses and ₹1017 (inclusive of taxes) for foreign addresses.
6. ✅ Payment methods accepted include credit/debit card, demand draft, or net banking.
7. ✅ These charges apply when applying at a PAN center or submitting physical PAN documents online.
8. ✅ Form 49AA should be completed exclusively in English; applications filled in any other language are not accepted.
9. ✅  Providing the mother's name in Form 49AA is optional; applicants can choose to skip this field.

1. ✅Attach a recent colour photo 

1. ✅ Payment of PAN application fee. 

1. ✅Attach a recent colour photo 

PAN Card Rectification Form

If there are any errors in your PAN Card, such as a misspelt name, address, or incorrect date of birth, the PAN Card Rectification Form (CSF) can be used. The steps to fill out the form are given below:

Step 1- Download the CSF Form from the official Income Tax Department portal.

Step 2- Mention the incorrect and correct details.

Step 3- Provide supporting documents as proof of correct information.

Step 4 -Submit the form online and track the application status using the acknowledgement number.

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