π Government Form Guides
Step-by-step guidance for PAN, Voter ID, Ration Card, Passport β pre-fill & apply at official portals
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PAN Card Application Guide
Permanent Account Number β Required for income tax, banking, investments
π° βΉ110 (Indian address) Β· βΉ1,020 (foreign address)β±οΈ 15β20 working days
π‘ Instant e-PAN is also available for free at incometax.gov.in if you have Aadhaar linked to mobile.
π Step-by-Step Process
1
Visit NSDL or UTI ITSL website (links above)
Two authorised agencies β NSDL (OnlineServices) and UTI-ITSL. Both are valid.
2
Select 'New PAN β Indian Citizen (Form 49A)'
Form 49A is for individuals. Form 49AA is for foreign citizens.
3
Fill in all details and upload documents
Passport photo, signature image (on white paper), and ID/address proof.
4
Complete e-KYC via Aadhaar OTP
Enter Aadhaar number β OTP is sent to registered mobile β verify to skip physical document submission.
5
Pay the fee online (βΉ110)
UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit card accepted.
6
Save the 15-digit acknowledgement number
Track your application at tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html
7
e-PAN delivered to email within 48 hours
Physical card arrives at your address in 15β20 working days.
π Documents Required
βAadhaar Card (address + identity proof)
βPassport size photograph (2 copies)
βDate of Birth proof (Aadhaar/Birth Certificate/Matriculation)