Duplicate PAN Card Or Reprint PAN Card

An application for a duplicate PAN card can be filed in two ways:

• Online through the official website - TIN-NSDL
• Offline through the PAN services unit of NSDL.

How To Apply For A Duplicate PAN Card Online?

The online application of a duplicate PAN card saves a lot of time as well as cost. You can apply online for a duplicate PAN card through the following steps:

Step 1: Visit TIN-NSDL and select the application type as “changes or correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN card”. If your PAN card is misplaced or stolen, you should go with Reprint of your PAN card without changing any details.

Step 2: Fill in the information marked as mandatory and then submit it.

Step 3: A token number will be generated and sent to the email-id entered by you on the previous page. Note this token number for future reference and continue with the filing of the application.

Step 4: Now, fill in the required details in the “Personal Details’ page and choose the mode of submission of your PAN application form. Following are the 3 modes available:

1. Forwarding the application documents physically: The acknowledgement form generated post payment has to be published along with the copies of documents required and must be sent by the registered post to the PAN services unit of NSDL.

2. Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-sign (paperless): Aadhaar is imperative for availing this option, and all the details given in your Aadhaar should be used in the duplicate PAN card application. An OTP will be sent to the registered Aadhaar number for authenticating the details provided. There is no need to upload a photo, signature, or any other document. You will have to e-sign your form with your digital signature through this choice.

3. Submit scanned images through e-sign: Aadhaar is also required for this option, but scanned images of photographs, signatures, and other documents have to be uploaded. Only an OTP can authenticate the application form. Then, you have to choose whether you need a physical PAN card or an e-PAN card. If you opt for an e-PAN card, then you have to provide a valid email id. The email-id provided will get the digitally signed e-PAN card.

Step 5: Next, fill in the information in “Contact & Other details” and also the “document details” page. Then, submit the application.

Step 6: You will be directed to the payment page, and once the payment is made, an acknowledgement is generated.

Step 7: You can check the status of your duplicate PAN card using the 15 digit acknowledgement number generated.

Step 8: The duplicate PAN card will be dispatched within 2 weeks after the department receives the application.

How to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card Offline?

You can apply for a duplicate PAN card offline through the following steps:

Step 1: Download or print the ‘Request for new PAN Card and/or changes or corrections in PAN data’ form.

Step 2: Completely fill out the application with accurate details.

Step 3: Fill your 10-digit PAN number.

Step 4: Attach some passport size photographs of yours and cross-sign them in a careful manner.

Step 5: Send the form to the Protean eGov Technologies Limited Center along with the other required documents such as proof of identity, proof of address, etc.

Step 6: Ensure that you make the payment. After receiving your form, The Protean eGov Technologies Limited will review the form and will provide you with a 15-digit reference number.

Step 7: You can also check the status of your application using the 15-digit reference number.

Step 8: The application will be sent to the income-tax PAN services unit. If the details furnished by you are accurate, then you will most probably receive your duplicate card within a period of 14 days from the date of applying for a duplicate PAN Card.

When Can You Apply For A Duplicate PAN Card?

A duplicate PAN card can be applied in the following situations:

• Loss/ theft: People often carry their PAN cards in their wallets or pockets, and they are liable to lose it when somebody steals their wallet or purse.
• Misplaced: You can apply for a duplicate PAN card when you have misplaced the card.
• Damaged: When the card is damaged, reprinting the PAN card is the only solution for any kind of damage caused to the existing PAN card.
• Change in information: The details and signature entered at the time of applying for PAN changes with time. In this situation, we can change it and reprint the card with the altered information.

Who Can Apply For A Duplicate PAN Card?

There are different kinds of taxpayers in India, such as individuals, HUFs, and companies. But, only individuals can file their own PAN card application. It is required for all other taxpayers to have an authorized signatory to file the application. The list for the authorized signatories are as follows:

What Are The Documents Required For A Duplicate PAN Card

The following are the list of documents you are required to submit for obtaining a duplicate PAN card:

• Self-attested identity proofs, such as Adhaar, driving license, voter ID, etc.
• Self-attested address proofs, such as Aadhaar, bank account statements, utility bills, etc.
• A self-attested document specifying your date of birth. It can be a passport, matriculation certificate, birth certificate, etc.
• PAN allotment letter or a self-attested copy of a PAN card.

What Are Some Of The Important Things You Have To Remember With Respect To PAN Card?

• If somebody has stolen your PAN Card, you have to file an FIR at the nearest police station.
• The FIR copy needs to be sent along with the documents of the duplicate PAN Card application.
• When you are sending the acknowledgement of the PAN application by the registered post, you have to specify “Acknowledgement No. – Application for Reprint of PAN or Application for changes, or correction in PAN data” on the top of the cover.
• For resident individuals, the application fee is Rs. 110 and Rs. 1020 for non-resident individuals.
• PAN card will be dispatched at the address specified in the Aadhar card.

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