NEW PAN CARD APPLICATION ONLINE FULL GUIDELINES, INSTRUCTIONS AND ONLINE OFFICIAL WEB LINK

 GUIDELINES

(a)     An applicant will fill Form 49A online and submit the form.

(b)     If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the form.

(c)     A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed.

(d)     The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.

(e)     On confirmation, an acknowledgement will be displayed. The acknowledgement will contain a unique 15-digit acknowledgement number.

(f)     The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgement.

(g)     'Individual' applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgement. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgement.

(h)     Signature / Left Thumb Impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgement. The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. In case of applicants other than 'Individuals', the authorized signatory shall sign the acknowledgement and affix the appropriate seal or stamp. The signature should not be on photograph. If there is any mark on photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted.
      Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on acknowledgement.
(i)     Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer under official seal and stamp.

(j)     If communication Address is within India
      (a). The fee for processing PAN application is 105.00 ( 93.00 + 12.36% service tax).
      (b). Payment can be made either by
       - Demand Draft
       - Cheque
       - Credit Card / Debit Card
       - Net Banking
      (c) If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of Credit Card / Debit card and Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.

(k)     If communication Address is outside India

      (a). The fee for processing PAN application is 971.00[ (Application fee 93.00 + Dispatch Charges 771.00) + 12.36% service tax].
      (b). Payment can be made only by way of Credit Card / Debit card and Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.
      (c). At present the facility for dispatch of PAN cards outside India is available for a select list of countries. Applicants from other countries may contact NSDL at the contact details given in point (v) below.
      This point is not applicable if applicant is providing the representative assessee details in the point no.14 of application form
(l)     Demand draft and cheque should be drawn in favour of 'NSDL - PAN'.

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INSTRUCTIONS

(a) Form to be filled in English only.
(b) Fields marked by asterisk (*) are mandatory.
(c) Each box, wherever provided, should contain only one character (alphabet /number / punctuation sign) leaving a blank box after each word.
(d) Those already allotted a ten-digit alphanumeric PAN shall not apply again as having or using more than one PAN is illegal. However, request for a new PAN card with the same PAN or/and changes or correction in PAN data can be made by filling up the form for 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data'.
(e) Applicants are required to provide their Ward/Circle, Range and Commissioner details along with AO Code details in the application. These details can be obtained either from the Income Tax Office or an applicant can search for the same by selecting the appropriate option using the details provided in the form.
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