Duplicate PAN Card: How To Apply For Duplicate PAN Card?

If your PAN card has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you can easily get a duplicate PAN card reissued. The process to apply for a duplicate PAN card is simple and can be done online through the NSDL or UTIITSL portals using your existing PAN details. 

Key Highlights

• Apply online via Protean (NSDL) by submitting the required details. e-PAN is issued instantly, and the physical PAN is delivered in 15-20 days.
• Apply offline using the PAN correction form with photos, and send it to the NSDL centre. Physical PAN is delivered in 15-20 days.
• You can track your application using the 15-digit acknowledgement number.
• Fees for duplicate PAN card applications vary by mode and method of dispatch. 

What is a Duplicate PAN Card?

Duplicate PAN card is a document issued by the Income Tax Department when the PAN holder misplaces or damages the original PAN card. You can apply for a duplicate PAN card online through the NSDL or UTIITSL portal by submitting your PAN details and required documents.

How To Apply For Duplicate PAN Card ?

You can apply for a duplicate PAN card either online or offline by following the steps below.

How to Apply Duplicate PAN Card Online?

A PAN card is an important document, and losing it can be inconvenient. You can easily apply for a duplicate PAN card online through the Protean (NSDL) portal.

Step 1: Visit the Protean website.

Step 2: Under ‘Tax Modernisation’, choose PAN. 

Step 3: On the next screen, click on ‘Apply Now’, and you will be redirected to a new page.  

Step 4: Choose ‘Re-print of PAN card’ and enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, date of birth and GSTN (if applicable).

Step 5: Tick the declaration, enter the captcha code, and click ‘Submit’.

Step 6: You will be directed to the payment page, and once the payment is done, an acknowledgement will be generated.

Step 7: You can check the status of your duplicate PAN card using the 15 digits acknowledgement number generated.

How to Apply for Duplicate PAN Card Offline?

You can apply for duplicate PAN card offline easily by following the steps below.

Step 1: Download and print the ‘Request for new PAN card or/and changes or Correction in PAN Data’ form.

Step 2: Use BLOCK letters and Black Ink to fill out the application.

Step 3: Mention your 10 digit PAN for reference.

Step 4: Individual applicants must attach 2 cross-signed passport-size photographs. The face should not be covered while signing.

Step 5: Fill in all the required details in the form and sign where needed. Since your PAN details are unchanged, leave the boxes or sections on the left margin unticked.

Step 6: Send the application and documents to the NSDL centre. After payment, a 15-digit acknowledgement number is generated.

Step 7: The facilitation centre then sends your application to the Income-tax PAN services unit for further action.

Step 8: You can check the status of your duplicate PAN card using the 15 digit acknowledgement number.

The duplicate PAN card will be dispatched within 15-20 days after the department receives the application.

When Do You Need To Apply For A Duplicate PAN Card?

A duplicate PAN card can be applied in the following situations :

• Loss/ theft: People often carry their PAN cards in their wallets or pockets, it is possible to lose it when there is a theft of wallet/purse. It is quite a common reason for multiple applications to the department in India.
• Misplaced: There are multiple occasions when people leave the card somewhere and then be unsure of actually where they had kept it.
• Damaged: Reprinting the PAN card is the only solution for any kind of damage to the existing PAN card. 

Who Can Apply For Duplicate PAN Card?

There are different types of taxpayers in India like Individual/ HUFs/ Companies. But taxpayers except individuals can’t file their own PAN card application. All taxpayers other than individuals are required to have an authorized signatory to file the application. The list for the authorized signatories are as follows:

Documents Required for Duplicate PAN Card

• Proof of Identity, like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Ration card, Driving License, passport, etc.
• Proof of Address, like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, passport, Post office passbook, utility bills, etc.
• Proof of Date of Birth like Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, passport, marksheet, birth certificate, etc.
• Proof of PAN card, such as pan card xerox 
• Copy of FIR

Fees for Applying a Duplicate PAN Card

Following table provides the fees to be paid for getting the duplicate PAN card:

How To Download Duplicate PAN Card?

Step 1: Go to the TIN-NSDL website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Download e-PAN/ e-PAN XML' tab available at the top of the page.

Step 3: On the next page, choose ‘Acknowledgement Number’ or ‘PAN’ option. 

Step 4: Enter the required details, captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 5: Next, select any one option to receive OTP - email ID, mobile number or both. Tick the declaration and click the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

Step 6: Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 7: Click on the ‘Download PDF’ button.

Your e-PAN card will be downloaded in the pdf format. It is secured with a password, i.e. your birth date.

How To Surrender a Duplicate PAN Card?

Under the income tax law, a person cannot have more than one PAN. However, sometimes multiple PAN cards may be issued with the same or different numbers. Taxpayers should submit any duplicate or incorrect PAN cards to the Income Tax Department.

• Write a letter addressed to your assessing officer and provide details such as your full name, date of birth, details about the PAN card to be retained, and details of the PAN card to be surrendered.
• You can speed post the letter or hand over the same to the assessing officer and get an acknowledgement receipt.
• The acknowledgement receipt is proof that the duplicate PAN card has been cancelled.

Some Important points relating to duplicate PAN card

• If you lost your PAN card due to theft, you have to file an FIR at the nearest police station. The FIR copy needs to be sent along with the documents of the duplicate PAN card application.
• When you are sending the acknowledgement of PAN application by the registered post, you need to mention “Acknowledgement No. – (*************) – Application for Reprint of PAN or Application for changes or correction in PAN data” on the top of the envelope.
• PAN card will be dispatched at the address mentioned in the Aadhaar.

In Summary,

If your PAN card is lost or damaged, you can quickly apply for a duplicate PAN card online, as well as offline. The e-PAN issued online allows you to carry out financial transactions without delay. The process is quick, convenient, and allows you to continue transactions without disruption while waiting for the physical card. A physical copy will be delivered within 15 - 20 days.

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