How to apply for new PAN card online? Check new PAN card status online

The government has started issuing new PAN card from January 1, 2017, that have added security features to make them tamper proof and with bilingual content in Hindi and English. The new card is being issued to new applicants. However, the existing PAN holders can also apply for the new one and they will be issued newly designed card. In this post, let us explore how to apply for a new PAN card online and check new PAN card status online.

What is Pan Card?

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted to each taxpayer by the IT department. It is one of the most important documents in India. It is issued in the form of a laminated card by the Income Tax Department under the supervision of the Central Board of Direct Taxes. It can be issued to India citizens, NRIs and even foreign citizens.

Pan also serves as an important identity proof like driving licence and Aadhaar card and accepted at all the places. PAN is mandatory to carry out financial transactions such as opening a Demat account, receiving a taxable salary or professional fees and sale or purchase of assets above specified limits.

PAN has lifetime validity. The PAN number once allotted to an individual remains unaffected by the change of address within or across states in India. You can apply for a new PAN in both offline and online modes. Here's a complete online application procedure for PAN.

Documents required to apply for a PAN card online

Individual who is a citizen of India needs three types of documents to apply for PAN card online. The documents are a proof of identity, address, and date of birth Click here to know the complete list of documents required while applying for PAN.

How to apply for a new PAN card online?

You can apply for a PAN via a process that is completely online. Further, changes or correction in PAN data may also be made through the Internet. The request for a reprint of PAN may also be made online. Online application of PAN is a simple and hassle-free process.

The Income Tax Department of India has authorized NSDL and UTIITSL, two primary agencies for issuing PAN in the country. Online application of PAN can be made on the portals of NSDL as well as the UTIITSL.

You are required to fill and submit the online application form along with online payment of the fee. Filled form along with copies of required documents can then be sent by post to either NSDL or UTIITSL for verification purposes.

Fees applicable for online application of PAN Card

Fees applicable when PAN applications submitted online using physical mode (i.e. Physical documents forwarded to NSDL e-Gov.). The fee is Rs. 107 for dispatch of physical PAN in India (if communication address is Indian address). The fee is Rs. 1,017 for dispatch of physical PAN outside India (if the foreign address is provided as address for communication).

NSDL - Online PAN Application

You can apply for the new PAN online through NSDL website.

1. Go to NSDL website

https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html

2. Fill the form 49A (for Indian citizens only) online and submit the form. Click here for detailed instructions for filling form 49A.

3. You can select any one of the following four options while filling online PAN application.

(a) Submission of physical form and documents after online data entry.

(b) Aadhaar based e-KYC

(c) Scanned based - Aadhaar based e-Sign

(d) Scanned based - Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

Here I will show you how to apply for a PAN selecting option (a).

4. Make a payment. Payment can be made either by credit/debit card, demand draft or net-banking. (Fee for processing PAN application is Rs 107/- if communication address is in India and Rs 1017/- if communication address is outside India).

5. On confirmation, and on successful payment in case of credit card/debit card / net banking payment, an acknowledgment will be displayed on the screen. Save and print this acknowledgment.  You have to affix two recent color photographs in the space provided. Signature / Left-hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the acknowledgment only. Signature / left thumb impression should be within the box provided in the acknowledgment. Thumb impression (if used) should be attested by a Magistrate / a Notary Public / Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

6. The acknowledgment duly signed and affixed with recent color photographs along with Demand Draft (if any), proof of identity, proof of address and proof of date of birth as specified in the application form is to be sent to NSDL at (Superscribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR PAN -- N-15 digit Acknowledgement Number).

Income Tax PAN Services Unit,

NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited,

5th Floor, Mantri Sterling,

Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8,

Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk,

Pune – 411 016UTI

How to track a new PAN card status?

You can track your new PAN card status in the following ways. Always use your 15-digit acknowledgment number for tracking the new pan card status.

1. Check the status at TIN website

https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html

2. SMS ‘NSDLPAN 15 digit ack. no.’ to 57575.

3. Send an e-mail at tininfo@nsdl.co.in

4. Contact at 020 - 2721-8080

5. Write to at the following address:

Income Tax PAN Services Unit,

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

UTIITSL - Online PAN Application

You can also apply for the new PAN card online through UTIITSL.

1. Go to the website: https://www.utiitsl.com/UTIITSL_SITE/pan/index.html#one

2. Click on “Apply for new PAN (Form 49A)”.

3. Fill the form and click on the “Submit” button.

4. Applicant should click on "Validation" followed by "Submit" button once the application is filled in.

5. Now make the payment.

6. On successful payment, save and take a print out of the filled form.

7. Affix two photographs.

8. You have to sign at the 3 specified positions on this photo-affixed form as follows:

i) On the left-hand box, sign across the affixed photograph.

ii) On the right-hand box, sign below the photo in the space provided.

iii) On page 2 of the form, sign in the bottom right-hand box in the space provided.

9. Attach a copy of the documents being submitted as proof of identity, proof of address and proof of date of birth as per information provided in the form.

10. Now submit or dispatch this complete set to the nearest UTIITSL office address below at any one of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai or New Delhi regions for processing of new PAN Card.

PAN PDC Incharge – Mumbai region

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited

Plot No. 3, Sector 11, CBD Belapur, NAVI MUMBAI – 400614

Tel No: (022)67931300

PAN PDC Incharge – Kolkata region

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited

29, N. S. Road, Ground Floor,

Opp. Gilander House and Standard Chartered Bank, KOLKATA – 700001

Tel No: (033) 22108959 / 22424774

PAN PDC Incharge – Chennai region

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited

D- 1, First Floor, Thiru - Vi-Ka Industrial Estate. Guindy, CHENNAI – 600032

Tel No: 044-22500426/044-22500183

PAN PDC Incharge - New Delhi region

UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited

1/28 Sunlight Building, Asaf Ali Road, NEW DELHI -110002

Tel No: (011) 23211262/23211273-23211274

How to track a new PAN card status?

You can track your PAN card status using your coupon number (Application number) at the website: http://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward

How to replace your existing PAN card with new one?

The existing PAN holders who want to apply for this tamper proof PAN card can fill the new application form. You have to mention your existing Pan number on the form and surrender your existing PAN. Submit the filled application form at your local IT PAN service center.

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