PAN

Important information for persons making application for allotment of PAN (Form 49AA)

Do's

  • Do use 'Form 49AA' for making application for allotment of PAN.
  • Do fill the application in block letters in English.
  • Do paste two recent colour photographs (size 3.5 cm X 2.5 cm).
  • Do provide the signature within the box.
  • If left thumb impression is put on the application form, do get the thumb impression attested by Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
  • Do provide correct AO code in the application.
  • Do attach Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) as per Rule 114 (4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962. POA should contain the address mentioned in the application form.
  • Do provide the POI and POA which have name exactly as written in the application.
  • Do provide details of Representative Assessee in column 14 of application form (if applicable under Section 160 of Income Tax Act, 1961).
  • Do provide POI and POA for Representative Assesse also, if Representative Assessee is appointed.
  • Do write the complete postal address in the application with landmark.
  • Do mention correct ZIP code in the address field.
  • Do mention telephone number & e- mail ID in the application form.

Don'ts

  • Do not overwrite or make corrections in the application.
  • Do not pin or staple the photograph.
  • Do not sign across the box (i.e. signature should be within the box).
  • Do not provide POI and POA which are not in the name of the applicant.
  • Do not write any additional details (date, designation, rank, etc.) along with the signature in the box.
  • Do not mention Husband's name in the Father's Name column (in case of a female applicant).
  • Do not abbreviate your name or do not use initials.
  • Do not apply for a new PAN if you already have one (for correction/ reprint of the existing PAN card, please click here).

For further assistance :

  • Call PAN/TDS Call Centre at 020 - 27218080
  • e-mail us at:
  • For tracking the Status of application log on to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html
  • Write to: Protean eGov Technologies Limited, 4th Floor, Sapphire Chambers, Baner Road, Baner, Pune - 411045.
  • SMS NSDLPAN 15 digit Acknowledgement No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status.