All About PAN: FAQ on TIN NSDL PAN

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How do I apply for PAN?

You can apply for PAN by filling up Application for Allotment of Permanent Account Number (PAN application form) Form 49A (for Indian Citizens) and Form 49AA (for Foreign Citizens). PAN application can be made either online through NSDL web-site www.tin-nsdl.com (Click here to apply for PAN online) or through any of the NSDL TIN-Facilitation Centres/ PAN Centres (Click here to select the nearest TIN – Facilitation Centers/ PAN centres where PAN application may be submitted).

Can I make an application for PAN on Plain Paper?

No. Application for PAN can be made only in Form 49A (for Indian Citizen) & Form 49AA (for Foreign Citizen) as notified by Central Board of Direct Taxes.).

Where can I obtain PAN application form?

You can obtain PAN application form from any NSDL TIN-Facilitation Centre (TIN-FC)/ PAN Centre or any other stationery vendors providing such forms. The same can be downloaded from NSDL-TIN website. Click here to download the form.

Are there any charges for obtaining PAN application form?

No.The form is freely downloadable from NSDL-TIN website. Click here to download the form. You can also obtain the form from any NSDL TIN Facilitation Center (TIN-FC)/PAN Center free of cost.

Where should I submit my PAN application?

You can submit your duly filled and signed PAN application form alongwith the supporting documents to any of the TIN-FCs or PAN Centres managed by NSDL.However, if applied online, duly signed and photo affixed acknowledgement receipt alongwith supporting documents should be sent to below address:

INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT
(Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)
5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341,
Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony,
Near Deep Bungalow Chowk,
Pune - 411 016

What are the charges to be paid while submitting Form 49A?

If the communication address is within India, the fee for processing of PAN application is

107 (

93 +14.5% service tax).

If communication Address is outside India, then the fee for processing PAN application is

989 [(Application fee

93.00 + Dispatch Charges

771.00) +14.5% service tax].

What will I receive on submission of the PAN application form to a TIN-FC?

You will receive an acknowledgment with a unique 15-digit acknowledgment number on submission of the PAN application form.

How can I enquire about the status of my application?

(i) You can inquire the status of your application by accessing NSDL-TIN website at the "Status track" option and quoting your unique 15-digit acknowledgement number after three days of your application.

(ii) You can also obtain status of your application through SMS (Short messaging service) using mobile phones. For this, you have to type the word "NSDLPAN" followed by your 15-digit acknowledgement number and send it to 57575. For example: SMS NSDLPAN 012345678901234 to 57575.

How do I fill the PAN application form?

You should fill the application form legibly in English capital letters and preferably with black ink. Read all the instructions before filling up PAN application form.

Are two photographs compulsory for making an application for PAN?

Yes. 'Individual' applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided on the form. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the form. The applicant should sign across the photograph affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature is on photo as well as on form. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the form.

What documents should I submit along with the application form?

You have to submit the following documents with the application form:

A] Proof of identity (POI)
B] Proof of address (POA)
C] Proof of date of birth (PODB) (applicable only for Individual & HUF status of applicant.) (POA)
The documents for POI and POA depend on the citizenship and the status of the applicant.

Which documents will serve as proof of identity, proof of address & proof of date of birth (not applicable for Form 49AA) in case of individual applicants and HUF applicants?

1. Individual and HUF Applicants who are citizens of India and located within and outside India at the time of application for PAN:

Proof of Identity

Proof of Address

Proof of date of birth

Indian Citizens (including those located outside India)

(i) Copy of

Copy of the following documents if they bear the name, date, month and year of birth of the applicant, namely:-

a. Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or

a. Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India;or

b. Elector’s photo identity card; or

b. Elector's photo identity card; or

c. Driving License; or

c. Driving license; or

d. Passport; or

e. Ration card having photograph of the applicant; or

e. Passport of the spouse; or

e. Matriculation certificate or Mark sheet of recognized board; or

f. Arm’s license; or

f. Post office passbook having address of the applicant; or

f. Birth certificate issued by the municipal authority or any office authorised to issue birth and death certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths or the Indian Consulate as defined in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955); or

g. Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking; or

g. Latest property tax assessment order; or

g. Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Central Public Sector Undertaking or State Public Sector Undertaking; or

h. Pensioner card having photograph of the applicant; or

h. Domicile certificate issued by the Government; or

i. Central Government Health Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card

i. Allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central Government or State Government of not more than three years old; or

i. Central Government Health Service Scheme photo card or Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card; or

j. Property Registration Document; or

j. Pension payment order; or

(ii) Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer, as the case may be (in prescribed format) ; or

(ii) Copy of following documents of not more than three months old
(a) Electricity Bill; or

(b) Landline Telephone or Broadband connection bill; or

(d) Consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill; or

(e) Bank account statement or as per Note 2 ; or

(f) Depository account statement; or

(g) Credit card statement; or

k. Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages; or

l. Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth.

(iii) Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch(alongwith name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant (in prescribed format) .

(iii) Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer, as the case may be (in prescribed format) or

(iv) Employer certificate in original (in prescribed format) .

Note:

1. In case of Minor, any of the above mentioned documents as proof of identity and address of any of parents/guardians of such minor shall be deemed to be the proof of identity and address for the minor applicant.

1. Proof of Address is required for residence address mentioned in item no. 7.

2. For HUF, an affidavit made by the Karta of Hindu Undivided Family stating name, father’s name and address of all the coparceners on the date of application and copy of any of the above documents in the name of Karta of HUF is required is required as proof of identity, address and date of birth.

2. In case of an Indian citizen residing outside India, copy of Bank Account Statement in country of residence or copy of Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statements (not more than three months old) shall be the proof of address.

2. Foreign Citizen located within & outside India at the time of application for PAN

For Individuals
Proof of Identity	Proof of Address
1. Copy of passport, or	1. Copy of Passport, or
2. Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India, or	2. Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India, or
3. Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India, Or	3. Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India, or
4. Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format) .	4. Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India or
	5. Copy of Bank account statement in the country of residence, or
	6. Copy of Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statement in India, or
		7. Copy of Certificate of Residence in India or Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities, or
		8. Copy of Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner's Registration Office showing Indian address, or
		9. Copy of Visa granted & Copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company & Certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer.
		Note: In case .Office Address (of India). is mentioned in application made by foreign citizens, then it is mandatory to provide following documents as proof for office address in addition to any of the above residence proof: I. Copy of appointment letter/contract from Indian Company and II. Certificate (in original) of address in India of applicant issued by authorized signatory of employer on employer's letter head mentioning the PAN of the employer and III. Copy of PAN card for the PAN mentioned in the employer's certificate.

For other than Individuals
Proof of Identity	Proof of Address
1. Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India	1. Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India
2. Copy of registration certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities.	2. Copy of registration certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities.

Which documents will serve as proof of identity and address for applicants other than individual and HUF?

List of documents which are acceptable as proof of identity and address for applicants other than individual and HUF is as below:

1. Having office of their own in India:

Type of Applicant	Documents for Proof of Identity and Address
Company	Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies.
Partnership Firm	Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Firms or Copy of partnership deed.
Limited Liability Partnership	Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of LLPs
Trust	Copy of trust deed or Copy of certificate of registration number issued by Charity Commissioner.
Association of Persons (AOP), Body of Individuals (BOI), Local Authority or Artificial Juridical Person	Copy of agreement or Copy of certificate of registration number issued by Charity Commissioner /Registrar of Co-operative Society / any other Competent Authority or any other Document originating from any Central / State Government Department establishing identity and address of such person.

2. Having no office of their own in India:

Type of Applicant

Documents for Proof of Identity and Address

Company/LLP/Partnership Firms/Trusts/AOP/ BOI/Local Authority/Artificial Juridical Person

1. Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India(in prescribed format) ; or

2. Copy of registration certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities.

What is the procedure for applicants who cannot sign?

In such cases, Left Hand Thumb Impression (preferably in black ink) of the applicant should be taken on Form 49A/change request form at the place meant for signature. This should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

Is father’s name compulsory for female applicants (including married/divorced/widow)?

Female applicants, irrespective of their marital status, should write only father’s name in the PAN application form. There is no provision to mention husband's name in the application.

Is it compulsory to mention telephone number/email ID on PAN application form?

It is mandatory for the applicants to mention either their "Telephone number" or valid "e-mail ID" so that they can be contacted in case of any discrepancy in the application and/or for receiving PAN through e-mail.

If landline telephone number is mentioned, it is necessary to mention country code (ISD code) and STD code. In case of mobile number, country code(ISD code) should be mentioned.
If email ID is mentioned, PAN will be communicated on email ID after it is allotted by the Income Tax Department.

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