Pan Card

Permanent Account Number

A Permanent Account Number or PAN card is an important document in India. You’ll need it to file income tax returns, to make payments above Rs. 50,000, and even to open a bank account. A PAN card is a valid proof of identity in India and it can be issued to citizens of India (including minors), non-resident Indians (NRIs), and even foreign citizens. The procedure for application varies for these categories of people but if you are an Indian citizen and wondering how you can apply for PAN card online, we will give an answer in this guide.

These steps are for individuals only, and not for other categories under which a PAN card can be issued, such as an association of persons, body of individuals, company, trust, limited liability partnership, firm, government, Hindu undivided family, artificial juridical person, or local authority.

Documents required to apply for a PAN card online

Indian citizens need three types of documents to apply for a PAN card. These are an identity proof, an age proof, and a proof of date of birth.

1.       proof documents (one of):

1. 1. Elector’s photo identity card
   2. Ration card having photograph of the applicant
   3. Passport
   4. Driving licence
   5. Arm’s license
   6. Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
   7. Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or a Public Sector Undertaking
   8. Pensioner Card having photograph of the applicant
   9. Central Government Health Scheme Card or Ex-servicemen Contributory Heath Scheme photo card
   10. Certificate of identity in original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councillor or a Gazetted Officer, as the case may be
   11. Bank certificate in original on letter head from the branch (along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant

2 .         Address proof document (one of)

copy of the following documents of not more than three months old

1. 1. 1. electricity bill
      2. landline telephone or broadband connection bill
      3. water bill
      4. consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill
   2. bank account statement
   3. depository account statement
   4. credit card statement
   5. copy of post office pass book having address of the applicant
   6. passport
   7. passport of the spouse
   8. voter ID card
   9. latest property tax assessment order
   10. driving licence
   11. domicile certificate issued by the Government
   12. Aadhaar card issued by the UIDAI
   13. allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central Government or State Government of not more than three years old
   14. property registration document
   15. certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councillor or a Gazetted Officer
   16. employer’s certificate in original

3. Proof of date of birth (one of):

birth certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorised to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths or the Indian Consulate as defined in clause (d) of sub section (1) of section 2 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955)

1. 1. Pension payment order
   2. marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages
   3. matriculation certificate
   4. passport
   5. driving licence
   6. domicile certificate issued by the Government
   7. affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth

How much does it cost to apply for a PAN card online

For Indian citizens, applying for a new PAN card costs Rs. 116 (plus online payment charges or around Rs. 5). The fee is Rs. 1,020 for foreign citizens (with around Rs. 5 as online payment charges).