PAN Card Correction/Update: What is the Process for it?

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is an essential thing for taxpayers in India. The Income Tax Department, to keep a tab on financial transactions, uses them. In addition, you can also use them as an identity proof in India. However, any error or mistake in the PAN card can create problems related to income tax or other issues in the future. Hence, it is vital to apply for a PAN card correction/ update in case of any errors. Are you also seeking guidance to make corrections in your PAN card? Then, you are in the right place. In this blog, we will provide you with information about how you can update your PAN card online and offline. In addition, the documents and fees are required for it. So, let's begin reading. 

What Is the Process to Change PAN Card Details?

For any reason, such as mistakes in your parents' name, your name, or date of birth on your printed PAN card, you can apply for its correction. In addition, if you have changes to your address or contact number, then you can also update your card, as not doing so can create issues in financial transactions. There are two ways by which you can apply for PAN card correction/ update, i.e., online and offline. Like the process, the steps of them are also different. Want to know more about them in detail? Read below and get your answers.

How to do PAN Card Correction/Update it Online?

You can update the details on the PAN card online in two ways- the NSDL website or the UTIITSL website. You can use any of them to update your PAN card details; the steps for both of them are almost the same. However, if you applied for your PAN card on the NSDL website, then for the PAN card correction/ update should use that portal. Similarly, if you applied PAN card through the UTIITSL website, then update your PAN card details on that website.

This is how you can choose any of the websites to update PAN card online. Moving further, let's know the steps for making corrections in your PAN card details using these two sites. 

How to Update PAN Card Online Using the NSDL Portal?

To update or correct your PAN card details online using the NSDL portal, follow the steps below:

Step 1

To start the PAN card correction/ update online process, through the Portean portal, go to the official site of NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited). It is one of the authorized government sites for PAN card issuance and updates.

Step 2

Scroll down and look for the "Change/ correction PAN data" heading and click on the "Apply now" option.

Step 3

Now you need to fill out the online application form that appears on your screen. Let's know how to fill in the given particulars:

Application Type: Mention changes or corrections in existing PAN data/reprint of PAN card.

Category: From the drop-down menu, choose the relevant category. 

Other Information: Fill in other asked personal details like:

• Title
• Last Name/ Surname
• First Name
• Middle Name
• Date of Birth/ Formation/ Incorporation
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Citizenship (Indian or foreign citizen)
• PAN number
• Mention the Captcha code and submit it. 
  

Step 4

Upon submitting your application, on your mail ID, you will get a token number. You can use this token number to access the draft version of your application form in case the session times out. Click on "continue with PAN application form" to go to the PAN application correction form. 

Step 5

• After clicking ok, on your screen you will see three options. These are as follows:
• Submit documents digitally through e-Sign & e-KYC (paperless)
• Through e-signature, submit scanned document images
• Forward the application and submit documents physically
• To complete the PAN application process online through Aadhaar OTP, choose the first option, "submit documents digitally through e-sign & e-KYC (paperless) for updating the card.
  

Step 6

If you require a new physical photocopy of your updated PAN card, select 'yes.' For this, you need to pay the applicable nominal charges.

Step 7

Now, scroll down and mention the last four digits of your Aadhaar card number. 

Step 8

After that, scroll down and mention the details you want to update. Remember to tick the given box for which update or correction is needed. Once you mention all the details, click on 'next' to proceed further to the 'contact and other details' page. 

Step 9

Here, mention the updated mobile or, email, or new address and move to the next page.

Step 10

Based on the details you have updated, submit the requested documents with a photocopy of your current PAN card.

Step 11

In the next section, i.e., declaration, fill out the following details:

• Your name
• Declare that on your own capacity, you are submitting the form, i.e., 'himself/herself.'
• Mention your residential place
  

Step 12

Now, scroll down and attach a photocopy of your passport-size photograph and signature. Ensure the uploaded images are as per the mentioned sizes and specifications. Once you've done all this, click on the 'submit' option. 

Step 13

Now, you will see the preview of your filled form. Mention the starting eight digits of your Aadhaar card and ensure all the other mentioned information is correct.

Step 14

Once you submit your PAN card correction form, on your screen, the payment page will appear. You can pay the applicable payment fee using several available online payment options. After you make the payment, you will get a payment slip.

Step 15

To further proceed with the PAN card update/correction process, click on the 'continue' option. Now, you will have to complete the KYC process. To accept the terms and conditions, tick the given check box and click on 'authenticate.'

Step 16

On your Aadhaar-registered mobile number, you will receive an OTP. Mention the sent OTP and submit your online PAN application form.

Step 17

Now, on the next screen, click on the option 'continue' with e-sign. 

Step 18

By ticking the given box, accept the terms and conditions. Mention your complete Aadhaar card number and click on the 'send OTP' option.

Step 19

Mention the sent OTP you received on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number and verify. Now, you can download the acknowledgement form. Your date of birth is the password to open this file. You need to mention your DOB in the DD/MM/YYYY format.

This is how you can fill out the PAN correction/update form online using the NSDL website. Additionally, in the fifth step, if you select the 'forward application and submit documents physically', you need to take a printout of your acknowledgment form. After that, along with your acknowledgment form as per your application, attach the requested documents and send them by post to the mentioned address:

Income Tax PAN Services Unit, Protean eGOV Technologies Limited, 4th floor, Sapphire Chambers, Baner Road, Baner, Pune- 411045.

How to Update PAN Card Details Online Using the UTIITSL Website?

Follow the steps below to update or make corrections in your PAN card using the UTIITSL website:

Step 1

Go to the official website of UTIITSL.

Step 2

Under the "Change/ correction in PAN card" tab, click on the "apply now" option.

Step 3

Now, click on the 'Apply for change/correction in PAN card details' tab. 

Step 4

Choose the document submission mode, mention your PAN number, choose the PAN card mode, and click on the "submit" option.

Step 5

Once you register the PAN card correction/ update request on the site, you will get a reference number. Then click on ok.

Step 6

Click on the fields that you need to be corrected or updated on your PAN card. After that, mention the correct or updated personal information. Once you mention all the information, click on the "next step."

Step 7

As per your Aadhaar card, your address will be updated. Now, mention your contact information and click on the 'next step.' 

Step 8

Mention your PAN number and verification. Then click on the 'next step' option.

Step 9

Upload the documents on the site, then click on the "submit" option.

Step 10

Once you upload all the documents, verify all the mentioned information and click on the 'make payment' option.

Step 11

Choose the online payment options from the available ones and pay the applicable fee. After the successful payment, you will receive the payment confirmation message. Take a printout of the form.

Step 12

You will get your updated PAN card within 15 days. When your PAN card is ready to be dispatched to your registered mobile number, you will get a text message. 

This is how using both the website, you can apply for PAN card correction/ update online. Moving ahead, let's know the offline process to update or make corrections in your existing PAN card. 

What Is the Process for PAN Card Correction/Update Offline?

If you follow the steps below, then the PAN card correction/ update process will also become simple and hassle-free. So, let's know about them:

• Step 1: Download the PAN card correction form using the official NSDL website.
• Step 2: Fill out the form with correct information and attach the requested documents along with it as per your application type.
• Step 3: Submit your PAN application form along with the attached documents to your nearest PAN application center.
• Step 4: Once you submit the documents and do the payment, you will get an acknowledgement slip from the PAN application center.
• Step 5: To get your PAN card within 15 days, you need to send this slip to the Income Tax PAN Service Unit of the NSDL. With this, within the given processing time, your updated PAN card will be dispatched to your mentioned address in the application form. 

This is how you can apply for the PAN card correction/ update online. Although the process is quite complex in comparison to the online process but if you follow the above-mentioned steps, it becomes easy. Moving further, let's know the documents required for updating or making corrections in your PAN card. 

Documents Required for PAN Card Correction/Update

With a completed PAN card application, there are several different documents needed when you opt for PAN card correction/ update. Based on the requirements of the cardholders, the document changes. To give you an idea, here is a list of several documents needed to change the name in a PAN for different categories. 

Indian Citizens and Hindu Undivided Family

Here is the list of the following documents needed to change the name in a PAN card:

Apart from these documents, the HUF also needs to provide an affidavit from the family head that mentions their name, their father's name, and their home address.

Companies

These are the following documents required for making changes in a PAN card of a company:

Additionally, companies that have foreign registration offices, along with the registration certificate issued by the Indian officials, should provide the taxpayer certificate.

Foreign Citizens

Here are the documents required in case of foreign citizens who need changes in their existing PAN card:

Other Documents

Apart from all these, the following documents are also needed, as per the circumstances of an individual:

• If a married woman is applying for a name change in a PAN card, she should provide a marriage certificate or an invitation card. Additionally, a passport copy containing the name of the husband is also acceptable. 
• For persons other than married women, applying for the name change in a PAN card requires submitting a certificate from a gazetted officer. In addition, they can also provide supporting data demonstrating the publication of the name in the official gazette. 
• For PAN card name corrections, firms and LLPs can provide the registration certificate of the firm or the revised partnership deed. 
• Companies should submit a ROC certificate when applying for a PAN name change online.
• When applying for a PAN card name change, trusts, and local authorities should submit a registration certificate or revised deed.

These are the documents that you need to submit when you apply for PAN card correction/ update as per the PAN card category type. Now, moving ahead, let's know the fees for making changes in a PAN card. 

PAN Card Correction/Update Fees

The PAN card correction/ update fees differ if you applied online or offline. Here are the PAN card correction fees for applying online:

These were the fees for PAN card correction or updation online. Additionally, for PAN card correction offline, you need to pay INR 100 for dispatching the PAN card in India, and if you want to dispatch the updated card outside India, you need to pay an additional fee of Rs. 910. Moving further, let's know how to track PAN card application status. 

How to Check PAN Card Correction/Update Status?

Once you fill out the PAN card application form, submit the required documents, and make the payment, you will get an acknowledgment slip. It contains a 15-digit unique number. Through this, you can simply track your PAN card correction/ update application status using the NSDL website. Apart from this, you can also use the application tracking tool of Visament to check your PAN application. It is available on our site and provides you with reliable results.

This is how you can check the status of your PAN card correction/ update application. Now, moving further, let's know the general reasons for updating the card. 

Common Reasons for Applying for PAN Card Name Change 

There are several reasons why people apply for a PAN card name change. To provide you with an idea of this, here are some of the key reasons for applying for the card correction/ update:

• Errors or mistakes in the spelling of the name
• Surname change after marriage
• Legally, the applicant has changed his/her name
• Changes in the residential address

Final Thoughts

PAN card is considered one of the important documents in India. It is because through this card, the IT Department of India assesses the tax liability of individuals and companies and prevents tax evasion. When you apply for this, there are chances of discrepancies with the information you mentioned. Hence, it is essential to have an idea of the PAN card correction/ update process. In this blog, we have shared all the information about it. If you still have any confusion or need assistance with your PAN card update application, connect with Visament. We have a team of experts who can help you in applying for a new PAN card or making changes to your existing one. In addition, we do offer personalized guidance with quality service. So, why wait? Contact us today and let's apply for your PAN application together without any hassle.