PAN

1. STEPS FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

1. Only Indian citizens should use this form for submitting application for allotment of PAN. Indian citizens located outside India should also use this form.
2. Applicant will initially register by selecting Form 49A along with category and title of the applicant and enter the required details and submit. A token number will be generated and displayed to the applicant before filling the form. This token number would also be sent on e-mail ID (provided in the application form) for reference purpose. There is a facility to save the details entered in the application form such that this data can be viewed and edited by the applicant prior to its final submission by using this temporary token number.
3. Applicant can select any one of the four options while filling online PAN application
4. If the data submitted fails in any format level validation, a response indicating the error(s) will be displayed on the screen. The applicant shall rectify the error(s) and re-submit the form.
5. If there are no format level error(s), a confirmation screen with data filled by the applicant will be displayed.
6. The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.

2. PAYMENT

7. If Physical PAN Card is required:
   While submitting PAN application form, applicant will have to indicate whether physical PAN card is required. If applicant opts for physical PAN Card, then physical PAN card will be printed & dispatched at communication address. The e-PAN card in PDF format will be dispatched at e-mail ID mentioned in PAN application form, if the same is provided. Fees applicable are as follows:-

Sr. No.	Particulars	Fees (exclusive of applicable taxes)(₹)	Fees (inclusive of applicable taxes)(₹)
PAN applications submitted Online using physical mode (i.e. Physical documents forwarded to Protean.)
1	Dispatch of physical PAN Card in India (Communication address is Indian address)	91	107
2	Dispatch of physical PAN Card outside India (where foreign address is provided as address for communication)	862	1,017
PAN applications submitted Online through paperless modes (e-KYC & e-Sign / e-Sign scanned based / DSC scanned based):
1	Dispatch of physical PAN Card in India (Communication address is Indian address)	86	101
2	Dispatch of physical PAN Card outside India (where foreign address is provided as address for communication)	857	1,011

8. If Physical PAN Card is not required:
   PAN applicant will have to indicate at the time of submission of PAN application, if the physical PAN Card is not required. In such cases, email ID will be mandatory & e-PAN Card will be sent to the PAN applicant at the email ID. Physical PAN Card will not be dispatched in such cases. Fees applicable are as follows:-

   Sr. No.	Particulars	Fees (exclusive of applicable taxes)(₹)	Fees (inclusive of applicable taxes)(₹)
   PAN applications submitted Online using physical mode (i.e. Physical documents forwarded to Protean.)
   1	e-PAN Card will be dispatched at the email ID mentioned in the PAN application form	61	72
   PAN applications submitted Online through paperless modes (e-KYC & e-Sign / e-Sign scanned based / DSC scanned based):
   1	e-PAN Card will be dispatched at the email ID mentioned in the PAN application form	56	66

9. While filling online form if any of addresses i.e., office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made through credit card/debit card/Net banking / Demand Draft payable at Mumbai (drawn in favour of 'Protean – PAN). At present this facility is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact Protean at the contact details given in point (5) below.
10. However, if online application is made through e-KYC & e-Sign paperless application/ e-Sign scanned based/ DSC scanned based option (i.e., other than physical mode), then the payment can be made only through Credit Card/Debit Card or Net banking.
11. Name of the applicant and the acknowledgment number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.
12. Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment - Persons authorised to make Credit card / Debit card / Net banking payment are as below:

On successful credit card / debit card / net banking payment, acknowledgment will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgment and send it to Protean as mentioned in point 'u - Mode of Submission of Documents' below.

13. To regenerate acknowledgement receipt, please click here(Application made from July 16, 2016 onwards) or here (Application made on or before July 15, 2016) and fill details accordingly.

3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

14. On confirmation, and in case of credit card / debit card / net banking payment (on successful payment), an acknowledgment screen with downloadable acknowledgement receipt will be displayed. An e-mail containing this acknowledgement receipt (in PDF) as well as payment receipt (in PDF) as attachments will be sent to applicant's e-mail ID mentioned in the application.
15. Applicant shall save and print this acknowledgment.
16. In case of any data entry error/discrepancy observed by the online PAN applicant in the online PAN acknowledgment receipt, it should be reported to before submission of duly signed PAN acknowledgement receipt to Protean for cancellation and refund request..
17. Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the acknowledgement in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on acknowledgement receipt.
18. The signature/ left thumb impression SHOULD NOT BE ON THE PHOTOGRAPH affixed on right side of the acknowledgement. If there is any mark on this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application may not be processed.
19. Signature / left thumb impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgment. In case of non-individual PAN applicants, the acknowledgement receipt shall be signed by the authorized signatory (Karta in case of HUF, Director in case of Company, Partner in case of Partnership Firm / LLP, Trustee in case of Trust and Authorized signatory in remaining categories). In case of PAN applications from non-individuals, Seal and/or Stamp is not required on PAN application Form 49A.
20. Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

4. MODE OF SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS

21. If Physical mode of submission is selected in Online PAN application then the acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photographs (in case of 'Individuals') along with demand draft, if any, and proof of identity, proof of address and proof of date of birth (applicable for Individuals & Karta of HUF) needs to be sent to Protean at 'INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT(Managed by Protean eGov Technologies Limited) 4th Floor, Sapphire Chambers, Baner Road, Baner, Pune - 411045'.

    For e-KYC & e-Sign, e-Sign based or DSC based online PAN application, there is no need to send physical documents to Protean as all these are paperless mode of PAN application.

22. It is mandatory to quote Aadhaar /Enrolment ID of Aadhaar application form, for making an application for allotment of Permanent Account Number (Form 49A) and copy of Aadhaar allotment letter / Copy of Enrolment ID receipt of Aadhaar application form should also be enclosed along with the acknowledgement.
23. Superscribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR PAN -- N-15 digit Acknowledgement Number' (e.g. 'APPLICATION FOR PAN -- N-881010200000097').
24. Your acknowledgment, demand draft, if any, and proofs, should reach Protean within 15 days from the date of online application.
25. Applications received with demand draft as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realisation of payment.
26. Applications received with credit card / debit card / net banking as mode of payment shall be processed on receipt of relevant documents (acknowledgment and proofs).

5. CONTACT US

Call PAN/TDS Call Centre at 020 - 27218080

Fax: 020-27218081

E-mail us at:

SMS NSDLPAN < space> 15 digit Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status

Write to: INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by Protean eGov Technologies Limited), 4th Floor, Sapphire Chambers, Baner Road, Baner, Pune - 411045.

Click here for detailed Instructions for filling form49A.