How to apply for PAN Card online

 

Follow these simple steps to apply for your PAN Card online and get your PAN Card in a week.

PAN card or Permanent Account Number is one of the most crucial and important documents for the citizen of India. It is important not only for tax purposes but also as an identity proof.

AN card or Permanent Account Number is one of the most crucial and important documents for the citizen of India. It is not only used for tax purposes but also as an identity proof. The card includes a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number and is issued in a form of a laminated card, under the Indian Tax Department. You can apply for the PAN Card in both online and offline methods. Here's how you can apply online for PAN card.

Steps to apply for PAN Card online:

Step 1: Go to the official website of NSDL i.e. www.onlineservices.nsdl.com.

Step 2: A page will open, under Application Type select New Pan- Indian Citizen (Form 49A). If you are a foreign national then select New PAN -Foreign Citizen(49AA)

Step 3: Select the category of PAN card you need.

Step 4: Fill in your personal details like name, date of birth, mobile number, etc

Step 5: Enter the captcha code and click submit

Step 6: After clicking the submit button, a token number will be generated. You will be required to click on the link to continue with your PAN application

Step 7: A new page will appear and it will show you three options: 1. Submit digitally through e-KYC and e- Sign (paperless) 2. Submit scanned image through e-Sign 3. Forward application documents physically.

Step 8: The most common and preferred is scanned image through e-sign.

Step 9: After selecting the option, enter your details such as Adhaar Card number, parents name, etc. click next.

Step 10: This step requires you to fill in your name, date of birth, address etc. After filling all the details click Next.

Step 11: In the next step, you will be required to enter your area code, AO (assessing officer) type, range code, and AO number. Click next.

Step 12: Select the documents you have submitted as proof of age and residence from the drop-down menu, fill in the required detail and then click submit.

Step 13: Once your documents are uploaded you will be directed to the payment page, you can choose one of the many online payment methods. The fee for PAN card application if Rs. 115.90 excluding additional bank charges, if any. If you have chosen to send the physical documents instead of opting for e-KYC or e-Sign, then you will have to make a payment of Rs. 110.

Step 14: Once you have made the payment, you will be required to go through the Aadhaar authentication process, or submit documents via e-sign or to physically send the documents to NSDL. You will also receive an email acknowledgment from NSDL about your application.