📢 PAN Card 2025 – Apply Online via NSDL & UTI, Eligibility, Documents & Status
What is a PAN Card?
PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a unique 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is valid for a lifetime and used for financial and tax-related transactions.
It is linked to an individual and remains unchanged despite changes in address or other details.
Why PAN Card is Important?
- Mandatory for filing Income Tax Returns.
- Required for opening bank accounts.
- Needed for property transactions and investments.
- Essential for financial transactions above specified limits.
Who Can Apply for PAN Card?
- Individuals (Indian citizens and foreign nationals)
- Hindu Undivided Families (HUF)
- Companies, Firms, Trusts, and other entities
How to Apply for PAN Card Online?
You can apply online through two official portals – NSDL and UTIITSL. Both are authorized by the Income Tax Department for PAN services.
1. Apply via NSDL
- Visit the NSDL PAN application page: Apply for PAN Online (NSDL)
- Fill the online application form (Form 49A for Indian citizens).
- Upload required documents – proof of identity, address, date of birth, and photograph.
- Pay the applicable fee online.
- Submit the form and note the acknowledgment number.
- Send the signed acknowledgment receipt along with documents to the NSDL office if required.
2. Apply via UTIITSL
- Go to UTIITSL PAN application portal: Apply for PAN Online (UTIITSL)
- Register or fill the application form online.
- Upload necessary documents and photographs.
- Make payment through online methods.
- Submit the application and save the acknowledgment number for tracking.
- Send signed documents to UTIITSL office if required.
Documents Required for PAN Card Application
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.)
- Proof of Address (Aadhaar, Utility Bills, Passport, Bank Statement, etc.)
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate, Matriculation Certificate, Passport, etc.)
- Recent Passport-sized Photograph
How to Track PAN Card Application Status?
NSDL: Track your application status at NSDL PAN Status Tracker using your acknowledgment number.
UTIITSL: Check status online at UTIITSL PAN Status Tracker.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| NSDL PAN Application | Apply via NSDL |
| UTIITSL PAN Application | Apply via UTIITSL |
| NSDL PAN Status Tracker | Track NSDL PAN Status |
| UTIITSL PAN Status Tracker | Track UTIITSL PAN Status |
| Income Tax Department Official Website | Income Tax India |
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