Guidance for Completing the Form

Instructions

• The form must be completed in English only.
• Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory
• Enter the correct 10-digit PAN.
• Do not tick checkboxes on the left if you are requesting only a new PAN. For any change/correction, mark the box corresponding to the field that requires updating

1. Full Name

• Choose the correct title
• Individuals should write full names in expanded form, avoiding abbreviations or initials.

• Non-individuals must write the full entity name starting from the Last Name/Surname field. If the name is too long, continue in First Name and Middle Name fields.

• Avoid abbreviations in company names. Use “Private Limited” instead of Pvt Ltd, P. Ltd., etc
• Sole proprietors must apply in their own full name.
• Do not use prefixes such as Shri, Smt, Kumari, Dr., Major, M/s, etc

2. Name to be Printed on pancard

• Individuals may provide full or abbreviated name, but the last name must appear.

• Full: VIVEK KUMAR SINGH
• Abbreviated: V. K. SINGH
• Non-individuals should use the same name as in Item 1.
• Avoid titles like Shri, Smt, Dr., M/s

3. Details of Parents (Individuals Only)

• Father's name is mandatory; mother's name is optional.
• Married women must provide their father's name, not husband's.
• Choose which parent's name appears on PAN; if not selected, father's name is the default.

4. Date

• Cannot be a future date
• Format: DD MM YYYY

• Date varies by applicant type:
• Individual – Date of Birth
• Company – Date of Incorporation
• Partnership Firm/LLP – Date of Partnership Deed or Registration
• Trust – Date of Trust Deed or Registration
• Association/Body of Individuals – Date of Formation

Gender

• Required for Individuals.
• Leave blank for other categories.

6 & 7. Photo / Signature Mismatch

• Tick if the existing pancard has the wrong photo/signature.
• Enclose original pancard with acknowledgment.

8. Address for Communication

• Select Residential or Office.
• Individuals/HUF/AOP may choose either.
• Companies, LLPs, Trusts, Local Authorities: Office address mandatory.
• Fill at least two of the first four address fields.
• Town/City, State/UT, and PIN are mandatory.
• For foreign addresses, select “Outside India”, provide country, and ZIP code.

9. Update Other Address

• Tick box if updating additional addresses and provide details.

10. Telephone Number and Email

• Include country code for mobile/STD numbers.

• NRIs/foreign nationals must include appropriate ISD and city codes.
• At least one telephone or email is required for communication.
• SMS updates are sent to Indian mobile numbers.

11. Aadhaar Number (Individuals Only)

• Provide Aadhaar number if allotted.
• The name must match exactly with Aadhaar.
• Attach Aadhaar copy.
• Minors should provide a minor's Aadhaar.

12. Other PANs (if any)

• Mention any PANs allotted inadvertently.
• Attach pancard(s) for cancellation.

13. Signature / Thumb Impression

• Sign by: applicant, Karta (HUF), Director (Company), Authorized Signatory (AOP/BOI/Local Authority/Artificial Juridical Person), Partner (Firm/LLP), Trustee (Trust), Representative Assessee (Minor/Deceased/Mentally Challenged).
• Verifier's name, capacity, and place are mandatory.

Documents to Submit

Proof of Identity and Address:

• Must match name in PAN form.
• Minors may submit parents/guardian documents.
• Address must match communication address; additional updated addresses require proof.

Proof of PAN:

• Required for current PAN and PAN(s) to be cancelled.
• Acceptable:
  • pancard copy
  • Intimation letter from ITD
  • FIR if lost

Proof for Changes:

• Minor corrections: identity proof with updated data.
• Name changes:
  • Marriage certificate
  • Gazette notification
  • Passport
  • ROC certificate (company)
  • Revised partnership deed (firm)
  • Revised registration/deed (AOP/Trust/BOI/AJP)
• DOB/date of incorporation corrections: valid government-issued document.

• The ITD database will update addresses for communication even if no change is requested.
• Any discrepancies between PAN application and ITD data may require additional documents.