How to Update Corrections on PAN Card Details Online?

A PAN card is an official document essential for tax-related activities and financial transactions in India. Your Permanent Account Number (PAN) serves as proof of identity when filing your income tax returns. However, it is common to encounter errors in the PAN card details, so you may need to change them over time. In such circumstances, learning how to change PAN card details online and offline becomes crucial.

The following guide will walk you through the PAN card correction process, documentation requirements, applicable charges, and more.

How to Update Corrections in a PAN Card?

If you notice an error in your PAN card details, you can apply for a correction both online and offline. Through these procedures, you can update various details in the document, including your name, photograph, date of birth, father's name, Aadhaar, mobile number, gender, email ID, address, or signature. However, you are eligible for a PAN card correction only if you fulfil the following conditions:

• You hold a valid PAN card.
• Your details are wrongly printed on the PAN card.
• You have supporting documents containing the updated details.

Documents Required for PAN Card Correction

Here are a few documents you must provide for PAN card correction online or offline:

• Copy of the original PAN card
• Identity proof, such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, driving license, passport, ration card with photo, etc.
• Address proof, such as an Aadhaar card containing your current address, water or telephone bill, bank statement, etc.

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Online/Offline?

You can opt for any of these two methods to apply for a PAN card name correction or change any other details:

Online

• Visit the Protean e-Gov (formerly NSDL) website.
• Select 'Change/Correction in PAN card details'.
• Enter your PAN card number, fill in the necessary details, and click 'Submit'.
• After registering your request, you will receive a reference number or token via email.
• Select the options depending on what you want to update, including the name, gender, father's name, date of birth, address, contact details, etc. Remember to select the checkbox on the left margin of the appropriate field where correction is required.
• Enter the updated information and upload the necessary documents.
• You may be prompted to authenticate via Aadhaar OTP for a streamlined process.
• Pay the applicable fee and submit the application.
• Note down the acknowledgement number you receive. You can use this number to check your PAN card update online status.

Offline

• Download the application form by clicking 'Request for New PAN card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data'.
• Fill in the necessary details in the application form.
• Attach your photograph and signature with the application.
• Submit the form with the necessary documents at your nearby PAN centre.
• Pay the applicable fee for the PAN card correction.
• You will receive an acknowledgement number that you can use to track the application status.

PAN Card Correction Form Download Online

You can download the PAN card correction form online directly from the official website of authorised agencies, including UTIITSL and Protean. Simply visit the website and download the application form by clicking 'Request for New PAN card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN data'.

Who Can Sign PAN Card Correction Form?

Any of the following people can sign the PAN card correction form, depending on the cardholder type:

• Individual applicant – for individual PAN cards
• Karta – for HUFs
• Director – for companies
• Authorised signatory – for Body of Individuals (BOI), Association of Persons (AOP), artificial judicial person, and local authority
• Partner – for partnership firms or Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs)
• Trustee – for trusts
• Representative assessee – for minors

Processing Fees for PAN Card Correction

The fee to change PAN card details varies based on the application method and dispatch location. These fees are subject to change, so please verify the latest fees on the Protean e-Gov website. Look at the details below:

How to Check PAN Card Correction Status?

You can easily check your PAN card update online status by following these steps:

• Visit the Protean e-Gov website.
• Look for the 'Track PAN Card' or 'Know Status of PAN Application' button.
• Enter your acknowledgement number or token number.
• Verify by entering the Captcha code.
• Click 'Submit' to view your application status.

Conclusion

Whether you have legally changed your name or surname after marriage, changed your address, or noticed an error in your PAN card, updating your PAN card details is necessary whenever taxation or financial transactions are involved. For instance, when you apply for a Personal Loan at Hero FinCorp, you must submit your PAN card with updated details. Check the Personal Loan eligibility conditions and documentation requirements for more information.

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