Apply for New PAN Card Online

Overview

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department. You can apply for a new PAN card online through authorised portals like NSDL or UTIITSL using Aadhaar-based e-KYC. The process is paperless if you use Aadhaar OTP verification.

Eligibility

• Indian citizens, NRIs, and foreign nationals can apply
• You must have a valid Aadhaar number for e-KYC based application
• Minors can apply through a representative assessee

Documents Required

• Aadhaar number (for e-KYC)
• Passport-size photograph
• Signature scan (if not using Aadhaar e-sign)
• Proof of identity, address, and date of birth (if Aadhaar e-KYC is not used)

Fees

Processing Time

Step-by-Step Process

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Visit the Protean (formerly NSDL) PAN application portal

Go to the official Protean PAN services page. The "Online PAN application" section is displayed directly on the public page.

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New Application

Click the "New Application" tab to start a fresh PAN application.

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New Application

Click the "New Application" tab to start a fresh PAN application.

You can also apply through UTIITSL at pan.utiitsl.com. Both are authorised by the Income Tax Department.

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Choose PAN application type and applicant category

Select the appropriate PAN application type (Form 49A for Indian citizens or Form 49AA for foreign citizens) and choose "Individual" as the applicant category.

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Application Type

Select New PAN or Change Request as applicable.

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Applicant Category

Choose "Individual" for personal PAN applications.

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Application Type

Select New PAN or Change Request as applicable.

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Applicant Category

Choose "Individual" for personal PAN applications.

Choose the e-KYC option for a faster, paperless process if your Aadhaar is linked to your mobile.

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Fill in applicant details

Enter your full name, date of birth, mobile number, email address, and Aadhaar number exactly as per records. The form fields are shown on the public application page.

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Applicant Name

Enter your first, middle, and last name exactly as on your Aadhaar.

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Applicant Name

Enter your first, middle, and last name exactly as on your Aadhaar.

Error: "Name mismatch with Aadhaar" — Make sure the spelling matches your Aadhaar card exactly.

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Upload documents and photo

After submitting the basic form, upload a recent passport-size photograph and your signature. If you use Aadhaar e-KYC, document upload may be minimal or skipped. This step happens inside the application workflow.

Login-required step

This step takes place inside the secure government portal after you log in. We do not show a simulated screen for post-login pages; follow the instructions below.

Use a clear, colour passport photo with a white background. File size should be under 300 KB.

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Pay the application fee

Review your application and proceed to payment. Choose from UPI, debit/credit card, or net banking. The fee is ₹107 for Indian dispatch and ₹1,017 for international dispatch (inclusive of GST).

Login-required step

This step takes place inside the secure government portal after you log in. We do not show a simulated screen for post-login pages; follow the instructions below.

Do not refresh the page during payment. Wait for the gateway to redirect back to the portal.

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Save the acknowledgement number

After successful payment, an acknowledgement receipt with a 15-digit number is generated. Save or print it for tracking. You can also download the e-PAN once it is issued.

Login-required step

This step takes place inside the secure government portal after you log in. We do not show a simulated screen for post-login pages; follow the instructions below.

You can track your PAN status using the acknowledgement number on the same portal.

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