How to Update PAN Card on NSDL, and UTIITSL?

PAN card correction becomes necessary when details printed on the PAN card are incorrect, outdated, or incomplete. NSDL e-Gov, renamed Protean eGov Technologies, and the UTIITSL websites are the primary platforms for PAN card update online.

Key Highlights

• PAN card correction online: Through Protean (formerly NSDL e-Gov) or UTIITSL portals.
• PAN card correction offline: By visiting the nearest PAN centre.
• Documents Required: Identity, address and date of birth proof.
• Fees: Varies based on submission mode and PAN dispatch option.
• Application Status Tracking: Online portals, SMS, email or customer care through the acknowledgement number.

April 2026 CBDT Update

The CBDT has introduced revised PAN correction compliance rules effective from 1 April 2026. Individual PAN modification requests now require the newly notified Form PAN CR-01, and PAN identity details must align exactly with Aadhaar records during verification.

• PAN identity details must exactly match Aadhaar records during verification.
• Additional document validation requirements have been introduced for demographic corrections.
• Aadhaar alone is no longer sufficient as standalone proof for date of birth verification in many correction cases.
• PAN correction requests must now route through authorised PAN service providers only.

When is Form PAN CR-01 Required?

Form PAN CR-01 is required for:

• Name correction
• Date of birth correction
• Gender update
• Address modification
• Photograph or signature update
• Mobile number and email correction
• PAN reprint requests involving demographic modifications

Common Reasons for PAN Card Correction

The most common reasons for PAN card update include:

• Name change after marriage
• Spelling mistakes in the applicant’s name
• Incorrect date of birth
• Change in residential address
• Mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar details
• Mobile number or email ID update
• Photo or signature replacement
• Legal name change through gazette notification
• Correction in father’s name
• Updating company or entity information

PAN Form 49A vs Form 49AA

The application forms used for PAN allocation vary based on the applicant’s residential status and entity category. Under the revised PAN framework, the earlier Forms 49A and 49AA have been replaced with a streamlined 4-form structure for new PAN allocations.

Note: Forms 93, 94, 95 and 96 apply only to fresh PAN allocations under the revised PAN framework. Existing PAN holders requesting demographic corrections, PAN detail updates, PAN reprints or PAN 2.0 upgrades must use the unified ‘Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data’ form instead.

How to Update PAN on NSDL/Protean Portal?

If you have applied for a PAN card via the NSDL e-Gov website, then you need to do PAN card correction online by updating PAN details on that website. Follow this step-by-step guide to make NSDL pan card correction online:

Step 1: Visit the Protean PAN website.

Step 2: Select ‘Changes or Correction in Existing PAN Data’ option under ‘PAN Application Type’.  

Step 3: Select the ‘Applicant Category’, fill in your name, date of birth/ incorporation/ formation, email ID, mobile number, citizenship (Indian or not), PAN number. Tick the consent, Captcha and tap on ‘Submit’.

Step 4: Once the request is registered, you will receive a Token Number on the email ID. Click on ‘Continue with PAN Application Form’. The token number can be used to access the draft version of the form in case of session timeout. 

Step 5: 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 NSDL pan card correction process online through Aadhaar OTP, select the first option ‘Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless)’ for updating your PAN.

Step 6: If you need a new physical copy of the updated PAN card, select yes. Enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar number. 

Step 7: 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 8: Enter the new address or updated mobile number or email and proceed to the next page.

Step 9: Attach the proof document along with a copy of PAN. Fill in the declaration section, attach a copy of your ‘photograph’ and ‘signature’ and click ‘Submit’.

Step 10: 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 11: 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 12: You will now have to complete the KYC process. Select the check box to accept the terms and conditions and click on ‘Authenticate’.

Step 13: An OTP will be generated and sent to your Aadhaar Registered mobile number. Enter the OTP and submit the online PAN application form. On the next screen, click on ‘continue’ with eSign.

Step 14: Here, accept the terms and conditions by ticking the box. Enter your Aadhaar number and click on ‘Send OTP’. 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.

Please note: If you choose the ‘Forward application documents physically’ option, you will have to take a print out of the acknowledgement and send the acknowledgement along with the attachment of the required documents to the following address by post within 15 days of application submission online:

Income Tax PAN Services Unit,  
Protean eGov Technologies Limited,  
4th Floor, Sapphire Chambers,  
Baner Road, Baner, Pune - 411045

How to Update PAN Card on UTIITSL Portal? 

When you have applied for a PAN card on the UTIITSL website, you need to update the PAN card details on the UTIITSL website by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL website.

Step 2: Select the mode of submission of documents, enter your PAN number, select the PAN card mode and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 3:  Once the request is registered, you will receive a reference number. Click on ‘OK’.

Step 4: Remember to tick the fields that requires to be updated or corrected. Enter the updated or correct personal details. Click on ‘Next Step’ once the details are entered.

Step 5: Address will be updated as per your Aadhaar card. Enter your contact details and click on ‘Next Step’.

Step 6: Enter the PAN number and verification and click the ‘Next Step’ button.

Step 7: Upload the documents and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 8: Verify the details on the form and click on the ‘Make Payment’ button.

Step 9: Select the mode of online payment and make the payment. A success message will be displayed once the payment is successfully made. Take a print out of the form.

You will receive a text message on your registered mobile number when your PAN card is dispatched via post. 

Please note: If you choose the ‘Physical (Forward Application with documents physically)’ option, you will have to take a print out of the form, affix photograph and signature, attach the documents to the form and post them to any one of the following nearest UTIITSL offices: 

1) PAN PDC Incharge - Mumbai region   
UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited   
Plot No. 3, Sector 11, CBD Belapur,   
Navi Mumbai - 400614

2) PAN PDC Incharge - Kolkata region   
UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited   
29, N. S. Road, Ground Floor,   
Opp. Gilander House and Standard Chartered Bank,   
Kolkata - 700001

3) PAN PDC Incharge - Chennai region   
UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited   
D-1, First Floor,   
Thiru -Vi-Ka Industrial Estate,   
Guindy, Chennai - 600032 

4) PAN PDC Incharge - New Delhi region   
UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited   
1/28 Sunlight Building, Asaf Ali Road,   
New Delhi -110002

Why You Cannot Update PAN Details through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal?

Many applicants incorrectly assume that PAN corrections can be completed directly through the Income Tax e-Filing portal. However, the portal has strict operational limitations. The instant e-PAN facility available on the Income Tax portal is primarily meant for fresh PAN allotments.

PAN profile corrections, demographic updates and reprint requests cannot be processed directly through the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

NSDL vs UTIITSL for PAN Card Correction

The Government of India has authorised only two entities for PAN card correction and PAN update services — Protean eGov Technologies Limited (formerly NSDL e-Gov) and UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL).

How to Update PAN Offline?

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

Step 1: Download the PAN correction form from the Protean PAN website. 

Step 2: Fill out the entire form and submit the same with essential documents at any nearest PAN centre.

Step 3: After your submission and payment, you will receive an acknowledgement slip at the centre.

PAN Card Update Form Download

You can download the PAN CR-01 Form (used for PAN card update for individuals) or PAN CR-02 Form (used for PAN card correction for non-individuals) from the Protean PAN website to update your existing PAN details offline and receive a new updated PAN card.

How to Correct a Specific PAN Detail?

Given below are common PAN updates:

• Change Name in PAN (including after marriage): Update your legal name by submitting identity proof and name change proof (marriage certificate, gazette, etc.). 
• Change Date of Birth in PAN: Submit valid DOB proof such as Aadhaar, birth certificate, matric certificate to change date of birth.
• Change Address in PAN: Address updates are fetched from Aadhaar when using paperless mode.
• Update Mobile Number & Email ID: Enter new contact details in the form and verify via OTP.
• Change Photo or Signature in PAN: Upload a new passport-size photo or updated signature image during correction form submission. 

Documents Required to Change PAN Card Details

Under the revised PAN correction rules effective from 1 April 2026, applicants must submit valid proof of identity, address and date of birth documents for demographic corrections and updates. Aadhaar alone may not be sufficient for date of birth verification in certain correction cases. 

The documents required across different categories are given below.

I. For Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)

II. For Foreign Citizens, OCIs, and PIO Cardholders

III. For Entities Owning Office in India

IV. For Entities Not Owning an Office in India

V. Additional Documents for Name Change in PAN Card

PAN Card Correction Fees and Charges

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