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In case your PAN card is lost, damaged, stolen, misplaced, or there are some changes or corrections in the existing PAN card, in these situations, you need to apply for a duplicate PAN card.
The fees for applying for a duplicate PAN card are Rs. 50 is it dispatched in India, and if the PAN card is dispatched outside India, the fee is Rs 959.
Although it is not compulsory to file an FIR for a lost PAN card, doing so will allow you to safeguard your PAN number from any illegitimate use.
Individuals, whether individuals, firms, limited liability partnerships (LLP), companies, HUFs, AOPs, local authorities, artificial juridicial persons, and bodies of individuals are eligible to apply for a duplicate PAN card.
Yes, if your PAN card is stolen or lost, it can be used for illegitimate transactions. Hence, it is advised to file a police complaint.
Yes, you can print your duplicate online. To do so, you first need to visit the Protean website and take a printout of your duplicate PAN card.
Yes, it is valid until you hold only one permanent address number.
If you lost your PAN card first, you need to file an FIR. Then, using the TIN-NSDL website, you can apply for a duplicate PAN card by submitting the form for 'request for new PAN card/ changes or correction in PAN data' along with the requested documents and a copy of file FIR.
PAN card reprint is the process of reprinting the existing PAN card when it is damaged or lost. It is also known as applying for a duplicate PAN card. For this, you only need to fill out the reprint application form and submit it. However, this can be done only when there are no changes in the details of the existing PAN card.
After submission of your PAN application, generally within 15-20 business days, you will receive your duplicate PAN card at your address mentioned in the application form.
No, NRIs are exempt from linking Aadhaar with PAN unless they have lived in India for more than 182 days in the previous financial year.
The processing time is typically 15-20 working days, but it may vary based on document verification and application mode.
Yes, NRIs can apply online from anywhere in the world and submit documents via courier or an authorized representative in India.
Yes, minors can get a PAN card, but a parent or guardian must apply on their behalf until they turn 18 years old.
Yes, through the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) website you can make changes in your Aadhaar card online. In addition, you can also check your Aadhaar card status online using this site.
You do not need to submit any documents while changing your registered mobile number on your Aadhaar card. To change your number you only have to visit your nearest Aadhaar card center.
No, the Aadhaar number never changes after any updation in your Aadhaar card.
Your name, address, DOB, gender, age, and email address are updated apart from your mobile number on your Aadhaar card. Also, if you get your Aadhaar in childhood, you can also change your biometrics details as well at mentioned intervals: after the age of 5 and 15.
If you make changes in one or more fields in the Aadhaar card you need to pay Rs 100 for biometrics details and Rs 50 for demographic information.
No, you cannot change your linked mobile number online on your Aadhaar card as the online updation services currently are discontinued by the government. However, you can book an appointment to year nearest Aadhaar card center online for any updation in the card.
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