I already have e-PAN. How to get physical card?

Apply for 'Reprint of PAN Card' at onlineservices.nsdl.com or pan.utiitsl.com. Fee: ₹107. You'll receive the physical card at your registered address within 7-15 days. Your PAN number remains the same.

Can I apply for PAN without Aadhaar?

For Indian citizens, Aadhaar is now mandatory for PAN application (as per Section 139AA). If you don't have Aadhaar, apply for Aadhaar first. For NRIs, OCI holders, and foreign nationals, PAN can be applied using passport as identity proof — Aadhaar is not required.

How to correct wrong name/DOB on PAN card?

Apply for 'Changes/Correction in PAN Data' at onlineservices.nsdl.com. Upload supporting document showing the correct details. Fee: ₹107. The corrected card is delivered in 7-15 days. It's important that your PAN name matches your Aadhaar name exactly — mismatches cause issues with ITR filing and bank KYC.

I lost my PAN card. How to get a duplicate?

Your PAN number is permanent — losing the card doesn't cancel it. Apply for 'Reprint' at NSDL/UTIITSL (₹107) or download e-PAN free at incometax.gov.in if your PAN is already linked with Aadhaar. The e-PAN is valid everywhere.

How long is PAN card valid?

PAN card is valid for lifetime — it never expires. The 10-digit alphanumeric PAN number assigned to you remains the same forever. You never need to renew it. Only update if there are errors in your details.

Updated: March 2026

💳

How to Apply for PAN Card Online — New & Reprint

Get a new PAN card in 7-15 days or an instant e-PAN in 10 minutes using Aadhaar — essential for income tax, bank accounts, and investments

Fee

₹107

Instant e-PAN

Free

Processing

7–15 days

Portal

incometax.gov.in

📋3 Ways to Get a PAN Card

Method 1 — Instant e-PAN (FREE, 10 minutes): If you have an Aadhaar with a linked mobile number and have never had a PAN before, you can get an instant e-PAN at incometax.gov.in → 'Instant e-PAN'. It's completely free and generates your PAN number in 10 minutes via Aadhaar e-KYC. You get a downloadable e-PAN (PDF). No physical card is mailed.

Method 2 — Online Application via NSDL (₹107, 7-15 days): Apply at onlineservices.nsdl.com → 'PAN - New/Change Request'. This is the standard process for new PAN, corrections, or reprint. You get both e-PAN (email) and physical PAN card (by post). Fee: ₹107 for Indian address, ₹1,017 for foreign address.

Method 3 — Online via UTIITSL (₹107, 7-15 days): Alternative portal at pan.utiitsl.com. Same process and fee as NSDL. Choose whichever portal is available — both are authorized by the Income Tax Department.

Important: Every person should have only ONE PAN. Having multiple PANs is illegal and attracts a ₹10,000 penalty. If you already have a PAN and need corrections or reprint, use the 'Changes/Correction' option, not 'New PAN'.

⚡How to Get Instant e-PAN (Free, 10 Minutes)

Go to incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN

Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Click 'Instant e-PAN' under Quick Links. You don't need to register or login.

Enter Aadhaar number

Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. Confirm that you don't have an existing PAN. Accept the terms.

Verify with Aadhaar OTP

OTP is sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile. Enter the OTP. Your identity is verified through Aadhaar e-KYC — no document upload needed.

PAN is generated and e-PAN is available

Your PAN number is allotted instantly. Download the e-PAN (PDF) from the same page. This e-PAN is legally valid for all purposes — tax filing, bank KYC, investments. No physical card is sent.

📝How to Apply for Physical PAN Card (NSDL)

Visit onlineservices.nsdl.com

Go to NSDL's PAN portal. Click 'PAN - New/Change Request (Form 49A for Indian citizens)'. Select 'New PAN - Indian Citizen' for new application or 'Changes/Correction' for existing PAN updates.

Fill Form 49A online

Enter personal details: full name (as on Aadhaar), date of birth, father's name, address, email, and mobile. Choose source of income and AO code (the form auto-suggests this based on your address).

Upload documents

Identity proof: Aadhaar, Voter ID, or Passport. Address proof: Aadhaar, utility bill, or bank statement. Date of birth proof: Aadhaar, birth certificate, or 10th marksheet. Upload as JPEG (max 1MB each). If using Aadhaar for all three, one upload suffices.

Pay ₹107 and submit

Pay via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. You'll receive an acknowledgment number — save this for tracking.

Receive PAN card

e-PAN is emailed within 2-3 days. Physical PAN card is delivered by post within 7-15 working days. Track status at tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html using your acknowledgment number.

📄Documents Needed

Document Type	Accepted Documents
Identity Proof	Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License
Address Proof	Aadhaar, Utility bill (<3 months), Bank statement, Passport, Voter ID
Date of Birth Proof	Aadhaar, Birth certificate, 10th marksheet, Passport
Photo	Recent passport-size photo (JPEG, max 1MB)
Signature	Signature on white paper (JPEG, max 1MB)

❓Frequently Asked Questions

How to Update Aadhaar Card →How to Link Aadhaar with PAN →How to File ITR →

This guide is based on current NSDL/UTIITSL processes as of March 2026. Fees and procedures may change. Always verify at incometax.gov.in or onlineservices.nsdl.com.