How to Apply for PAN Card Online –

Applying for a PAN card has become easier for people these days as they can now apply for a fresh PAN online as well as offline. Even those who have lost their PAN card can apply online for a reprint of the card or get the e-PAN from NSDL or UTIITSL. Let us discuss how to apply for a PAN card online.

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online - Step by Step

The government has made provisions for applicants to apply for PAN through the Income Tax PAN Services Unit of NSDL. Follow these easy steps to apply for a PAN online:

Step 1➮ Open the NSDL site Click Here to apply for a new PAN.

Step 2➮ Select the Application type – New PAN for Indian citizens, foreign citizens or for change/correction in existing PAN data.

Step 3➮ Select your category – individual, associations of persons, a body of individuals, etc.
Step 4➮ Fill in all the required details like name, date of birth, email address and your mobile number in the PAN form. And fill the captcha code* and click to submit button.
Step 5➮ On submitting the form, you will get a message regarding the next step.

Step 6➮ Click on the “Continue with the PAN Application Form” button.

Step 7➮ You will be redirected to the new page where you have to submit your digital e-KYC.
Step 8➮ Select whether you need physical PAN card or not and provide the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
Step 9➮ Enter your personal details, contact and other details in the next part of the form
Step 10➮ Enter your area code, AO Type and other details in this part of the form. You can also find these details in the tab below
Step 11➮ The last part of the form is the document submission and declaration.
Step 12➮ Enter the first 8 digits of your PAN card to submit the application. You will get to see your completed form. Click Proceed if no modification is required.
Step 13➮ Select the e-KYC option to verify using Aadhaar OTP.
Step 14➮ You will be redirected to the payment section where you have to make payment either through demand draft or through net banking/debit/credit card.
Step 15➮ A payment receipt will be generated on successful payment ( Pay Rs.107 for physical card e-PAN have no charge ). Click on Continue.
Step 16➮ Now for Aadhaar Authentication, tick the declaration and select “Authenticate” option.
Step 17➮ Click on “Continue with e-KYC” after which an OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Step 18➮ Enter the OTP and submit the form.
Step 19➮ Now click on “Continue with e-Sign” after which you will have to enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number. An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Step20➮ Enter OTP and submit the application to get the Acknowledgement slip in pdf ( It's also send to your Email ) and your password is your date of birth as the  in DDMMYYYY format.