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The fee for a PAN card application is Rs. 91 for an Indian communication address and Rs. 862 for a foreign communication address

Identity proof, Address proof, and Date of birth proof are the required documents for a PAN card.

Visit the official e-filing home page of the IT department, Click on the 'Instant E-PAN' option Click on the 'Check Status/Download PAN' button, and Enter your valid Aadhaar number and captcha code. These are the fastest ways to get a PAN card.

15-20 working days are required for a PAN card.

The minimum age for a PAN card is 18 years.

If you have more than one PAN card then you can cancel your OLD PAN.

The permanent account remains the same

Yes, you can use a minor PAN card for a demat account, but you have to submit your parent's PAN card too.

Yes, you can change the age of the PAN card online.

Yes, you can update your PAN card online.

Go to the NSDL or UTIITSL website, Select "PAN card services", Choose "Reprint of PAN card", Fill in the required details, Pay the application fee, Verify your Aadhaar card, and Submit your application. By following these steps you can convert an instant PAN card into a major.

To link your PAN card to your Aadhaar card online, visit the official site of the Income Tax e-filing portal. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” tab from the given links. After that, mention your Aadhaar and PAN number and click on the “Validate” option. Then, as per your Aadhaar card, mention your name and contact number, and click the option of “Link Aadhaar.” Enter the received OTP on your mobile number and select the “validate” button. Your request to link the PAN card to the Aadhaar card for validation will be sent to the UIDAI.

To check your PAN card, first, visit the Income Tax Department e-filing website. Then go to the “Profile Settings” option and choose “My Account.” Your PAN Card details will appear on your screen.

To know whether your PAN card is linked to your bank account or not, go to the portal of Income Tax e-filing. Using your user ID and password, log in to your account and look for the option to verify your account details.

To check your PAN card status online, go to the official website of TIN NSDL. From the drop-down menu, select your PAN application type. After that, select “acknowledgment number” and mention it along with the given captcha code. Next, click on the “submit” option and the current status of your PAN application will be shown on the screen.

To apply PAN card online in Saudi Arabia, visit the NSDL portal, fill out the PAN application form as per your application type. After that, submit the form along with the requested documents on the portal and pay the fees. Within the given processing time, you will receive your PAN card.

To change your mobile number in your PAN card, go to the IT Department website, log in to your account using your user ID and password. After that, select the “Profile Settings” option. Then go to the contact information section and click on the edit option. Mention your new phone number, an OTP will be sent to it and your mail ID. Enter the OTP and confirm it. In this way, your new number will be updated on your card.

Yes, for an OCI application, if the birth certificate is from outside India, then it needs to be endorsed for an apostilled mission abroad. The certificate should be issued from where the applicant is born, not from within India.

To get a birth certificate apostille in India, you first need to get it verified by your state government authority, generally the birth or deaths registrar or the issuing officials. After that, the MEA will issue the apostille certificate, which is a sticker or stamp that ensures the authenticity of the document.

To get an Indian marriage certificate apostille, you first need to get your marriage certificate verified and attested by your local state authorities and then by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). Lastly, send your marriage certificate to the MEA for an apostille stamp.