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How to apply for PAN card Online

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online 

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is a 10-digit unique identifier issued by the Indian Income Tax Department. It is used for various financial transactions, such as opening a bank account, receiving taxable income, and making investments, among others. It acts as an identifier for individuals, companies, and other entities in India for tax purposes.

If you are applying for a new PAN card, you will have to fill in Form 49A or 49AA depending on whether you are an Indian citizen or a foreign citizen. Keep in mind that this is primarily for applicants who don't currently have a PAN card and have never applied for one. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1:Visit the NSDL website's Online PAN Application section

Step 2: Select your application type: Form 49A (Indian Citizens) or 49AA (Foreign Citizens) or Changes or Correction in PAN/Reprint of PAN Card.

Apply for Pan Card Online Step 1

Step 3: Select your Category. The options are: Individual, Association of Persons, Body of Individuals, Trust, Limited Liability Partnerships, Firm, Government, Hindu Undivided Family, Artificial Judicial Person, and Local Authority.  

Apply for Pan Card Online Step 2

Step 4: Fill in the Title, Last name/surname, First name, Middle Name, Date of Birth/Incorporation/Formation in DD/MM/YYYY format, email ID, mobile number, and Captcha code. Submit the form.

Step 5: On the next page you will receive an acknowledgement with a token number. Click on 'Continue with PAN Application Form' on this page.

Step 6: You will be directed to fill in more personal details similar to Form 49A or Form 49AA. Input all the necessary information.

Step 7: Choose how you want to submit the documents. You can: a) Forward application documents physically; b) Submit digitally through digital signature; c) Submit digitally through e-sign.

Step 8: On the same page, indicate what documents you are submitting as proofs for identity, address, and date of birth. Confirm the declaration, place and date of application. Review and submit the form. Make sure you make no mistakes.

Step 9: Click on 'Proceed' and you will be taken to the payment options. Choose between Demand Draft and Online Payment through Bill Desk.

Step 10: If you choose Demand Draft, you will have had to make a DD before you begin the application process as you have to provide the DD number, date of issue, amount, and the name of the bank from where DD is generated on the portal.

Step 11: If you choose Bill Desk, you can pay through Net Banking, and Debit or Credit Cards.

Step 12: Click on 'I agree to terms of service' and proceed to pay. The PAN application fees will vary based on whether you are sending documents separately to Protean eGov Technologies Limited or uploading online.

Step 13: If you pay by using your credit card or debit card or via net banking, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt and payment receipt. Print the acknowledgement receipt.

Step 14: Attach two recent photographs along with the acknowledgement receipt.

Note: Do not staple or clip the photos. Ensure that you sign across the photo that you attach on the left side of the receipt. Do not sign the photo on the right. Ensure that your signature is within the box provided. If you use your left thumb impression, ensure that it is attested by a gazetted officer or a notary.

Step 15: After payment is confirmed, send the supporting documents via post or courier to Protean eGov Technologies Limited.

Once your documents are received, Protean eGov Technologies Limited will process your application. If you have provided your office address as your preferred address for communication, you will also need to submit proof of office address along with your residential address proof.

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