Lost Your PAN Card? Aadhaar is another PAN card which is the most famous document in India. This Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department in the form of a laminated PAN Card.
It is issued to everyone who submits an application or to whom the department assigns a number without an application. PAN Card or Permanent Account Number is an important document required for any financial transaction.
If your record is lost (Lost Your PAN Card?) do this first!
This document known as PAN contains the card user’s name, gender, date of birth and PAN number. If you have lost or misplaced your PAN card you can apply for a duplicate PAN online or offline. You can download e-PAN card or e-PAN card from the e-registration portal of the IT department. If your PAN card is lost or stolen you should immediately file a complaint (FIR) with the local police station and obtain a copy of the complaint.
How to submit an application for a duplicate PAN card (Request for Reprint of PAN Card)?
Step 1: First open your browser and type TIN-NSDL official website and open it
Step 2: Now select Application Type Changes in PAN Data or Correction/ Reprint of PAN Card.
Step 3: Now fill in the mandatory marked information like name, date of birth and mobile number along with your PAN number and submit it.
Step 4: A token number will be generated and sent to the applicant’s registered email for future use. Continue to submit the application.
Step 5: Fill in ‘Personal Details’. You can choose between three modes of PAN application submission Physical submission of application documents Digital submission through e-KYC and e-signature.
Step 6: An acknowledgment form will be generated after payment of the application if you forward the application documents physically. It should be given self-attested relevant documents followed by Request No.-xxxx – Application for Reprint or Correction of PAN”.
Step 7: Submit digitally through e-KYC and e-Sign Aadhaar is required to use the service. An OTP will be sent to the Aadhaar registered mobile number to verify the information provided. A digital signature is required to e-sign the form while submitting the final form.
Step 8: Aadhaar card is also mandatory to submit the scanned images through e-sign. You have to submit/upload scanned images of your passport photo, signature and other documents. After uploading the documents an OTP will be generated to authenticate the application form.
Step 9: You have to choose between physical PAN card and electronic PAN card. A valid email address is required for e-PAN cards. Fill the contact details and document information and apply
Step 10: You will be redirected to the payment page. An acknowledgment receipt will be generated after the payment is completed. PAN card will be issued in 15-20 working days.