The Buyt Desk
There were 50.95 crore PAN cardholders in India as of June 2020. The number is on the rise. The government simplified the process of acquiring a PAN card by linking the Aadhaar card with it. It takes only 5 minutes to apply for a PAN card using the Aadhaar number.
With the entire population having PAN cards, the government can keep a tab on money laundering. A PAN card is essential for you too. Opening a bank account, investing, filing an ITR, and applying for a home loan are some of the functions of a PAN card.
You can apply for a PAN card online through the NSDL or UTIITSL website. Also, you can visit their PAN card service centres to submit a physical application offline.
Essentials for a PAN Card Online Application
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For a PAN card application, you have to fill form 49A. It is available on NSDL or UTIITSL websites. You can download and print it. The hard copy of form 49A will be available at the PAN card service centres.
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The fee, inclusive of service tax, for obtaining a PAN card is Rs.94.
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Along with the application form, submit identity proof, residence proof, and date of birth proof. Also, submit two passport size photographs.
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Fill the form in block letters. Ensure the scanned photograph is coloured, 300pi and 213*213 pixels resolution, and JPEG format. Its size should not be greater than 30kb. The image of the signature should be black and white, 600pi resolution, and JPEG format. It should not exceed 60kb in size.
Application for a New PAN card on the NSDL website
The following are the steps to apply for a new PAN card:
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Visit the NSDL website.
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Click on the option “new PAN card for Indian citizens.”
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Form 49A appears on a new page. Populate the form with accurate personal details such as the Aadhaar card number.
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Enter the security code.
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Before submission, check your form thoroughly.
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After clicking submit, the payment page will open. You can use digital payment methods like debit or credit cards, net banking. Otherwise, you can pay with a Cheque or DD in favour of NSDL.
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Finally, an acknowledgement receipt will appear. Print this receipt. Affix your photograph and signature on the acknowledgement receipt. Post it to the IT Department with identity, residence, and date of birth proofs in 15 days.
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After validation, the PAN card number is received through SMS and email. The hard copy of the PAN card arrives in 20 working days at your registered address.
The application process is the same through the UTIITSL website. Be sure to select the “New PAN card application option. To apply offline, visit the nearest PAN card service centre, obtain form 49A and fill it with mandatory details. The identify proof and residence proof should support the details in the completed form. You can even find form 49A online and take a printout. After filing the form, attach proofs, affix the photograph, sign, and submit the form at the centre. Payment options are DD, Cheque, cash, and digital payment methods.
