PAN CARD APPLY
When applying for a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card online in India, the application is typically routed through the official portals of the government-authorised agencies, primarily Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Governance) or UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL). The process involves filling out an electronic version of Form 49A (for Indian citizens) or Form 49AA (for foreign citizens).
Here are the key script details and information required for a standard online PAN application:
I. Initial Registration & Contact Details
This is the first step where the applicant provides basic information to register the application and generate a temporary token.
| Field/Step | Required Detail | Notes/Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Dropdown selection | New PAN – Indian Citizen (Form 49A) or New PAN – Foreign Citizen (Form 49AA). |
| Category | Dropdown selection | Individual (most common), Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), Company, Firm, Trust, Association of Persons, etc. |
| Applicant Information | Title (Shri, Smt., Kumari, M/s, etc.) | |
| Last Name/Surname* | Mandatory. | |
| First Name* | Mandatory. | |
| Middle Name | Optional. | |
| Date of Birth/Incorporation* | DD/MM/YYYY | As per proof of date of birth (for individuals) or incorporation/registration (for non-individuals). |
| Email ID* | Valid Email Address | The e-PAN will be sent to this email ID. |
| Mobile Number* | Valid Mobile Number | For OTP validation and application status updates. |
| Consent Checkbox | Agree to terms | To confirm acceptance of terms and conditions. |
| Captcha Code | Text/Image verification | To submit the initial part of the form. |
| Token Number | Auto-Generated | An application token number is generated and sent to the email/mobile. |
| II. Main Application Form (Post-Token Generation) | ||
| The next pages involve filling in the detailed data of the applicant. | ||
| A. Personal Details | ||
| Field/Step | Required Detail | Notes/Instructions |
| — | — | — |
| Name on Card | Abbreviation of name | The name you want printed on the PAN card. |
| Other Names | Have you ever been known by any other name? (Yes/No) | If ‘Yes’, details of the other name must be provided. |
| Gender* | Male/Female/Transgender | Mandatory for Individuals. |
| Father’s Name* | Last Name/Surname, First Name, Middle Name | Mandatory for Individual applicants. Note: Only the father’s name (or mother’s name if applying as a single parent) is printed on the PAN card. |
| Mother’s Name | Last Name/Surname, First Name, Middle Name | Optional, unless applying as a single parent. |
| Single Parent | Whether mother is a single parent and you wish to apply for PAN by furnishing the name of your mother only (Yes/No) | Select ‘Yes’ to have the mother’s name printed on the card instead of the father’s. |
| Aadhaar Details* | Aadhaar Number/Enrolment ID, Name as per Aadhaar | Mandatory for Indian citizens. |
| B. Contact and Address Details | ||
| Field/Step | Required Detail | Notes/Instructions |
| — | — | — |
| Address for Communication* | Residence or Office | The address where the physical PAN card will be dispatched. |
| Residential Address* | Flat/Door/Block No., Name of Premises, Road/Street, Area/Locality, Town/City/District, State/Union Territory, PIN Code, Country | Full postal address details. |
| Office Address | Same details as above | Only required if ‘Office’ is selected as the communication address. |
| Telephone/Email | Country Code, Area/STD Code | Mobile number and email are usually pre-filled from the initial step. |
| C. Other Details | ||
| Field/Step | Required Detail | Notes/Instructions |
| — | — | — |
III. Submission and Paymen
- Document Submission Mode: Select the method:
- e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless): Aadhaar-based, no documents sent physically.
- Scanned Images via e-Sign: Upload scanned documents and e-Sign using Aadhaar OTP.
- Physical Submission: Print the form, paste photo, sign, and mail documents to the address provided.
- Declaration: The applicant/Representative Assessee must make a formal declaration.
- Payment: Pay the prescribed application fee (varies for Indian/Foreign address) online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or Demand Draft.
- Acknowledgement: A final 15-digit Acknowledgement Number is generated for tracking the application status.
*Indicates mandatory field.
