How to Apply for a Lost or Duplicate PAN Card

Losing your Permanent Account Number (PAN) or damaging it while you are living in another country is quite a troublesome situation. However, the good news is that as an NRI, you can now apply for a reprint PAN card from any corner of the world. Every permanent account number issued to a PAN card is valid for a lifetime. NRIs who have accidentally lost it need not apply for a new PAN card; you can now apply for a duplicate PAN card to the Income Tax Department of India.

As with the emerging technology and automation, the Income Tax Department of India now allows you to request a reprint of your PAN card without getting your details changed.

Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for Reprint PAN Card for NRI

NRIs can now get their PAN card reprinted through two modes: online and offline. Talking about the online option, NRIs have to submit their forms and required documents at the Protean or UTITSL websites. The Protean is formerly known as SDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited. If the NRI has chosen the offline option, then they must visit the nearest PAN facilitation center. Let us take a look at a detailed process for both online and offline

Applying for a Duplicate PAN Card Through Online Process

Below is a detailed explanation of how you can apply for your duplicate PAN card through online means:

Step-by-step Process for Duplicate Pan Card Through Protean Egov Technologies Limited

• Step 1: Visit the official site of Protean
• Step 2: Next up, click on Apply Now.
• Step 3: After you have clicked on the apply now option, select “reprint of PAN Card (No change in existing PAN data” under application type
• Step 4: Now select the category of PAN card that is what type of taxpayer you are, and you will allocate the card as per that. Select the category from Association of Persons/ Individual/ Trust/ Limited Liability Company (LLP)/ Company/Body of Individuals.
• Step 5: Once you have selected the category, fill in all the information that has been asked for in the form, like your PAN number, DOB, contact information, etc. Make sure that the information is accurate and precise. False or wrong information may lead to a delay in the process.
• Step 6: After you have filled in all the information, you need to choose whether you need a physical card or an e-PAN card. Click on Yes if the requirement is for a physical PAN card, else click on No, and you will be assigned an e-PAN card.
• Step 7: You will be asked for other supporting personal information, such as POI or proof of identity, contact information, Birth Certificate, and proof of Address.
• Step 8: For the last step, once you have filled in all the details, hit submit and pay the fees online.

Step-by-step Process for Duplicate PAN Card Through UTITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited)

• Step 1: Go to the official site of UTITSL
• Step 2: Once you are at the UTITSL website’s home page, click on a reprint of PAN
• Step 3: Complete all the information asked in the form, such as your PAN number, DOB, contact information, etc. Ensure that the information is accurate and precise. False or incorrect information may delay the process.
• Step 4: Once you have double-checked the intricate details like PAN and Aadhar card number, click on “Get OTP”.
• Step 5: NRIs will now get an OTP over their registered mobile number, enter the OTP, and once the verification is done you can proceed with paying the fees. You can either pay the fees through Debit/Credit cards, online wallets, or Net Banking.
• Step 6: Once the fee payment is successful, NRIs can download the receipt online for future reference.
• As an NRI, you can reissue your PAN Card from anywhere in the world by following either of the two methods mentioned. So, here is how you can easily Apply For a reprint of your PAN Card through UTITSL.

Step-by-Step Offline Application Process for Duplicate PAN Card

• Step 1: As an NRI, if you choose to have an offline application process, you need to first download the application form for a duplicate PAN card from either the official website of the Income Tax Department of India or from UTITSL website, or the Protean eGov Technologies Limited website.
• Step 2: Once you have downloaded the form, print a hard copy of it and fill the form in capital letters with a black pen. Affix or paste two recent passport-size pictures on either the top left corner or the right corner of the application form. Apart from this, if the NRI has used their thumb impression in the application form, it should be duly attested by either a public notary, any gazetted government officer, or a Magistrate under their official stamp or seal.
• Step 3: Now, you have to submit the application form with the required documents like PAN card, proof of identity, proof of address, or any other important necessary document to the PAN facilitation centre near you. You can submit the fees for the duplicate PAN card at the centre itself.
• Step 4: Once you have submitted the form and the fees, you will be handed over an acknowledgement receipt. Keep it safe to track the status of your PAN card.

Documents Required For NRIs to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card

• A valid government-backed proof of identity, like a voter ID card, Aadhaar card, driving license, or ration card etc.
• A valid proof of address, like utility bills, a post office passbook, a Voter ID card, an Aadhaar card, a driving licence, or a ration card.
• A valid proof of date of birth, like an ID card, Aadhaar card, driving license, ration card, Passport, birth certificate, or Matriculation mark sheet, etc.
• PAN card xerox, if any.
• Passport-size photographs
• In case of theft, provide a copy of the FIR
• Previously issued PAN Card allotment number or a copy of it.

How to Track Duplicate PAN Applications for NRIs

To track the status of their PAN cards, NRIs need to visit the official website of either UTITSL or Protean.

How to Track NRI's Duplicate PAN Card Through the Protean Website

• Step 1: Go to the official website of Protean
• Step 2: Now, enter the acknowledgement number of 15 digits you received at the time of fee payment.
• Step 3: Enter the Captcha and hit submit.
• Step 4: After verifying the acknowledgement number, NRIs will be able to track the status of their duplicate PAN card.

How to Track NRI's Duplicate PAN Card Through the UTITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited) Website

• Step 1: To track your duplicate PAN card, go to the official website of UTITSL
• Step 2: Enter the DOB, PAN application number, and coupon number or the PAN number.
• Step 3: Enter the Captcha and hit submit.
• Step 4: After verifying the acknowledgement number, NRIs will be able to track the status of their duplicate PAN card.

Note: The Process of tracking the NRI duplicate PAN card status is easy on UTITSL and Protean, just make sure to add the right information and acknowledgement number.

Things to Keep in Mind While Applying for a Duplicate PAN Card

There are a few things NRIs have to keep in mind while applying for a duplicate PAN card

• As an NRI if you are applying for your duplicate PAN card either offline or online, make sure to fill out the PAN application form accurately. False or invalid information provided if result in rejection of the application.
• NRIs have to apply for a duplicate card only if their card is lost because holding more than one PAN is a punishable offense under Section 272B of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
• As per your need and urgency, you can either choose an e-PAN card or a physical one, As the e-PAN card is delivered faster however a physical pan card takes time to get it delivered by post.

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Conclusion

Losing a PAN card means losing your peace of mind because it is an important tool if you want to make any financial transaction through your NRO Account or NRE account
Or be a part of India’s taxation services. As an NRI, you don't have to stress anymore about a lost PAN card because now there are ways to get a duplicate PAN card online without changing your PAN number. Contact Visament today and get your lost PAN card reissued within a few clicks.