PAN Card Correction/सुधारे Online: How To Change Name, DOB And Mobile Number

PAN Card Correction/सुधारे Online: How To Change Name, DOB And Mobile Number: Permanent Account Number (PAN) is an extremely important identity proof for your Income Tax filings. If details like your name, date of birth, photo, signature, father’s name, Aadhaar, gender, address or contact information are incorrect or changed, it is recommend to rectify and update the PAN card as soon as possible.

PAN Card Correction Online Overviews

Name OF CardPermanent Account Number (PAN)
Article NamePAN Card Correction Online
CategoryPAN Card
ChangeName/DOB/Mobile
LocationAll India
Official SiteClick Here

Documents Required to Change PAN Card Details

  • Copy of PAN card
  • Identity proof
  • Address proof
  • Proof of date of birth

For more information on documents accepted for identity, address and date of birth proof, click here.

Fees for PAN card update or correction

The fee for PAN card correction when submitted offline is Rs.110. If the PAN card is to be dispatched outside India, the applicant should pay an additional dispatch fee of Rs.910.

The PAN card correction fees for online application submission are as follows:

Mode of submission of PAN application documentsParticularsFees (inclusive of applicable taxes)
PAN application submitted using physical mode for physical dispatch of PAN cardDispatch of physical PAN card in India 107
Dispatch of physical PAN card outside India1,017
PAN application submitted through paperless modes for physical dispatch of PAN cardDispatch of physical PAN card in India101
Dispatch of physical PAN card outside India1,011
PAN application submitted using physical mode for e-PAN carde-PAN card dispatched at the email ID of the applicant72
PAN application submitted through paperless modes for e-PAN carde-PAN card dispatched at the email ID of the applicant66

How to update a PAN card on NSDL e-Gov portal?

Follow this step-by-step guide to make PAN card correction online:

  • Step 1: Visit the NSDL e-Gov portal.
  • Step 2: Click on the ‘Services’ tab and select ‘PAN’ from the dropdown menu.
  • Step 3: Now scroll down and locate the heading ‘Change/Correction in PAN Data’. Click on ‘Apply’ from the list of options given. 
  • Step 4: You will now have to fill up this Online PAN Application. Let us see how to fill all the particulars.
    • Application type: Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data / Reprint of PAN Card 
    • Category: Select the relevant category from the drop-down menu. If you do not have a business and are filing your income tax return. 
  • Other details: Fill in other personal details like:
    • Title
    • Last Name /Surname
    • First Name
    • Middle Name
    • Date of Birth / Incorporation / Formation
    • Email ID
    • Mobile Number
    • Citizenship (Indian or not)
    • PAN number
  • Type in ‘Captcha Code’ and tap on ‘Submit’.
  • Step 5: Once the request is registered, you will receive a Token Number on the Email ID provided here. This token number can be used to access the draft version of the form in case of session timeout.
    • Now, click on ‘Continue with PAN Application Form’.
  • Step 6: On this screen, you will see three options. 
    • Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless)
    • Submit scanned images through e-Sign
    • Forward application documents physically

To complete the entire process online through Aadhaar OTP, select the first option ‘Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless)’ for updating your PAN.

  • Step 7: If you need a new physical copy of the updated PAN card, select yes. Nominal charges will be applicable.
  • Step 8: Scroll down and enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
  • Step 9: Scroll down and update the required details. Remember to tick the relevant box for which correction or update is required. After filling up, click on ‘Next’ to proceed to the page ‘Contact and other details’
  • Step 10: Here, enter the new address which is to be updated and proceed to the next page.
  • Step 11: Based on the particular you have updated, attach the proof document along with a copy of PAN.
  • Step 12: In the declaration section, 
    • Mention your name,
    • Declare that you are submitting the form in your own capacity, i.e. select ‘Himself/herself’,
    • Enter your place of residence.
  • Step 13: Scroll down and attach a copy of your ‘photograph’ and ‘signature’. Ensure the files are as per the specifications and sizes mentioned. Once done, click ‘Submit’.
  • Step 14: You will now see a preview of the form. Enter the first eight digits of your Aadhaar Number and ensure all other details filled in by you are correct.  
  • Step 15: After submitting the PAN card correction form, the payment page will appear. Payment can be done through various payment gateways. After successful payment, you will receive a payment receipt.
  • Step 16: To complete the PAN card update/correction process, click ‘continue’. You will now have to complete the KYC process. Select the check box to accept the terms and conditions and click on ‘Authenticate’.
  • Step 18: An OTP will be generated and sent to your Aadhaar Registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and submit the online PAN application form.
  • Step 19: On the next screen, click on continue with eSign.
  • Step 20: Here, accept the terms and conditions by ticking the box. Enter your Aadhaar number and click on ‘Send OTP’
  • Step 21: Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar Registered mobile number and verify. You can now download the acknowledgement form. The password to open this file is your date of birth in the format DD/MM/YYYY.

How to update a PAN card on UTIITSL portal? 

  • Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL website.
  • Step 2: Click the ‘Click to Appy’ under the ‘Change/Correction in PAN Card’ tab.
  • Step 3: Click the ‘Apply for Change/Correction in PAN card details’ tab.
  • Step 4: Select the mode of submission of documents, enter your PAN number, select the PAN card mode and click the ‘Submit’ button.
  • Step 5:  Once the request is registered, you will receive a reference number. Click on ‘OK’.
  • Step 6: Enter the name and address and click the ‘Next Step’ button.
  • Step 7: Enter the PAN number and verification and click the ‘Next Step’ button.
  • Step 8: Upload the documents and click the ‘Submit’ button.

It generally takes around 15 days for PAN correction. You will receive a text message on your registered mobile number when your PAN card is dispatched via post.

How to update PAN offline?

To file for PAN card correction offline, follow this step-by-step guide:

  • Download the PAN card correction form online.
  • Fill out the entire form and submit the same with essential documents at any nearest PAN centre.
  • After your submission and payment, you will receive an acknowledgement slip at the centre.
  • You will need to send this slip to the Income Tax PAN Service Unit of the NSDL within 15 days.

Leave a Comment