PAN

Protean accepts PAN applications on behalf of Income Tax Department (since June 2004) through its chain of TIN-Facilitation Centres (TIN-FCs) and PAN centres set up across the country. Further, Protean also provides a facility to apply for PAN over internet through its online facility.

Types of PAN Applications

There are two types of PAN applications:

1. Application for allotment of PAN: -This application form should be used when the applicant has never applied for a PAN or does not have PAN allotted to him. Applicant may visit ITD’s website www.incometaxindia.gov.in to find whether a PAN has been allotted to him or not.

   Following forms have been notified by ITD (w. e. f. November 1, 2011) for submitting applications for allotment of new PAN:

   FORM 49A: - To be filled by Indian citizens including those who are located outside India.

   FORM 49AA: - To be filled by foreign citizens.

2. Application for new PAN Card or/and Changes or Corrections in PAN Data: - Those who have already obtained the PAN and wish to obtain the new PAN card or want to make some changes / corrections in their PAN data, are required to submit their applications in the following form prescribed by ITD:

   REQUEST FOR NEW PAN CARD OR/AND CHANGES OR CORRECTION IN PAN DATA’: - The same form can be used by Indian as well as foreign citizens.

   A new PAN card bearing the same PAN but updated information is issued to applicant in such case.

How to Apply

Applicant may either make an online application through this website or submit physical PAN Application to any TIN-FC or PAN centre of Protean.

Applicants should go through the instructions and guidelines provided in the application form before filling the form.

Documents Required

Applicant should ensure that the necessary supporting documents (as specified under Rule 114 of Income Tax Department) are submitted along with the application. The details of the documents required are also provided in the application form. Name mentioned in Application form and Name in the Proof of Identity /Proof of Address should match exactly.

Where to get the Physical Application Forms

Applicants may obtain the application forms from TIN-FCs, PAN centres, any other vendors providing such forms or can freely download the same from this website.

Communication

Protean forwards the application details to ITD after digitization of the form submitted.

In case of application for allotment of PAN (Form 49A), a new PAN is allotted by ITD. Protean prints the PAN card after allotment of PAN by ITD and dispatches the same along with an allotment letter to the respective applicant.

In case of 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data' the application request is forwarded to ITD for update of the database and after confirmation from ITD, a new PAN card is printed and dispatched to the applicant.

All the communications are sent at the address mentioned as 'address for communication' in the form. Applicants, specifying valid e-mail ID in the application, are informed about the new PAN through e-mail in addition to the PAN allotment letter. Applicants are advised to mention their telephone number (preferably a mobile number) in the application. This ensures faster communication in case of any discrepancy in the application.

PAN Applications by Foreign Citizens

Guidelines for PAN applications by Foreign Citizens

Status Track

The applicants may track the status of their application using 15 digit unique Acknowledgment Number after three days of application using the status track facility. Alternatively, applicant may call TIN Call Centre on 020 – 2721 8080 to enquire about the status of application. The status of the PAN application can also be tracked by sending an SMS - Protean PAN your 15 digit acknowledgement number to 57575.

Fee

1. 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 at TIN Facilitation Centres / PAN Centres
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 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
Request for Reprint of PAN card submitted through separate online link
1	Dispatch of physical PAN Card in India (Communication address is Indian address)	42	50
2	Dispatch of physical PAN Card outside India (where foreign address is provided as address for communication)	813	959

2. 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 at TIN Facilitation Centres / PAN Centres
   1	e-PAN Card will be dispatched at the email ID mentioned in the PAN application form	61	72
   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

   How Soon a PAN Card is Dispatched

   Normally two weeks are required to process the application & dispatch the PAN card, provided application is in order in all respects.