PAN Card

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. It is mandatory for filing taxes, opening bank accounts, and most high-value financial transactions.

• Indian citizens, including minors
• Companies, firms, trusts and other entities
• Foreign nationals earning income in India

• Proof of Identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport)
• Proof of Address (Aadhaar, utility bill, bank statement)
• Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate, matriculation certificate)
• Passport-size photograph

1. 1

   Choose a portal

   Apply via NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL — both are authorised.

2. 2

   Fill Form 49A

   Indian citizens use Form 49A; foreign nationals use Form 49AA.

3. 3

   Upload documents

   Submit identity, address and date-of-birth proofs.

4. 4

   Pay the fee

   Pay online; e-PAN with Aadhaar e-KYC is faster and cheaper.

5. 5

   Receive PAN

   e-PAN arrives by email; the physical card is dispatched by post.

Instant e-PAN in minutes; physical card in 15–20 days.