How to apply for a duplicate PAN card?

What to do if your PAN card is lost? Don't worry, there is a simple way to fix it. Simply visit the NSDL portal to obtain a new PAN card online. Requesting a duplicate PAN card is a four-step process that involves filling out the form, paying the mandatory fee, and finally downloading the duplicate PAN card upon successful application processing.

So, let's understand how to get a lost PAN Card.

What is a duplicate PAN card?

If you have lost, damaged, or misplaced your original PAN card, the Income Tax Department offers a facility to obtain a duplicate card. It is pretty standard for essential documents to be exposed to various hazards during their lifespan, thereby raising concerns about recovery.

The good thing is that the procedure for obtaining a duplicate PAN card is straightforward, as the Income Tax Department has established simple steps to apply for a duplicate PAN Card, which we will explain in detail in the blog below.

Methods to apply for a lost/duplicate PAN card

Here's how to get a duplicate PAN Card online and offline:

• You can get the duplicate PAN Card online from the comfort of your home or office.
• Visit an NSDL PAN facility to obtain a duplicate PAN Card offline.

The choice between the two modes of lost PAN Card reissue depends on your preference and convenience.

How to apply for a duplicate PAN card online?

If you want to know how to get a PAN card if lost, follow the below-mentioned steps to retrieve lost PAN Card online:

• The first step is to log in to the TIN-NSDL official website.
• After that, select the "Changes or corrections in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN card" option.
• The process requires you to fill in some information.
• Once done, the system will send a token number to your email ID. Make a note of this number for future use.
• Then, proceed to provide your personal information as requested and select the method for delivering your documents.
• You can choose to send a physical document, complete a paperless e-KYC using an Aadhaar OTP, or upload scanned copies along with an e-signature. It is also possible to have a physical PAN card or an electronic PAN (e-PAN).
• Enter your contact details and upload the documents that are required.
• Once the payment is completed, the system will print an acknowledgement slip with a 15-digit number.This number should be used to track the status of your application.

The duplicate PAN card will be sent to you within 15 to 20 working days, normally. If delayed, you can use the acknowledgement number to follow up on your duplicate PAN Card online application.

How to apply for a duplicate PAN card offline?

You can apply for a duplicate PAN Card through the offline process, which is mentioned below:

• The process of creating a duplicate PAN card offline begins with downloading and printing the "Request for New PAN Card or Changes/Correction in PAN Data" form.
• The form is to be filled out using black ink in block letters, and the 10-digit PAN must be included. Those who are single must sign two passport-size photographs, placing them in a manner so that their faces are visible.
• As there are no changes to be made, do not select any of the boxes in the left margin. Along with the documents, send the filled-out form to the NSDL facilitation centre.
• Upon payment, you will receive a 15-digit acknowledgement number, which is used to track your application. The duplicate PAN card is usually dispatched in 15–20 days.

When do you need to apply for a duplicate PAN Card?

One can apply for a replacement PAN Card due to different scenarios:

• Loss or theft: Since people usually keep their PAN cards in their wallets or bags, these cards are often lost when a wallet or bag is stolen. This is a prevalent reason for reapplication in India.
• Misplacement: Sometimes, one may lose the PAN card and forget its location, thus making a replacement application.
• Damage: If a PAN card is torn, faded, or damaged in any other way, the right step is to request a UTIITSL reprint PAN Card.

Documents required to apply for a duplicate PAN card

To receive a duplicate PAN card, you need to provide the following documents:

• Proof of identity: Either of the following can be presented: Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Ration card, Driving License, or Passport.
• Proof of address: In addition to an Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, or Post Office Passbook, any of the following may also be used as proof of address, such as house utility bills.
• Proof of date of birth: Proof of Birth documents include an Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License, Passport, marksheet, or Birth Certificate.
• Proof of PAN: A printed copy of the existing PAN card is required.
• Copy of FIR: If a PAN card is stolen or lost, a copy of the First Information Report (FIR) must be submitted.

These documents are compulsory for the issuance of a duplicate PAN card.

Fees for applying for a duplicate PAN card

The application fee for a duplicate PAN card changes depending on the application mode and delivery preference:

• Offline/Online (Physical Mode):
  • If the PAN card is delivered physically within India, the service fee is ₹107 (including GST).
  • For delivery to any location outside India, the charges are ₹1,017 (inclusive of GST).
• Online (Paperless Mode):
  • The delivery of a physical PAN card in India will cost ₹101 (including GST).
  • The delivery of a physical PAN card outside India will incur a charge of ₹1,011 (including GST).
• Duplicate PAN (Reprint without change):
  • The cost for delivering a physical PAN Card within India is ₹50.
  • The cost for providing a physical PAN Card outside India is ₹959.
• E-PAN (Sent through Email):
  • If the application is made through the physical mode, then the fee for the service is ₹72.
  • The paperless mode application is charged ₹66.

These are the GST-inclusive figures. The special fee is charged according to the method of application and the delivery mode.

How to surrender a duplicate PAN card?

Under Indian income tax laws, it is strictly prohibited for a person to have more than one Permanent Account Number (PAN). Nevertheless, situations can arise when a taxpayer holds more than one PAN Card, sometimes with the same numbers and sometimes with different ones. Although this issue is quite a hassle, it is still possible to resolve it by sending the duplicate or incorrect PAN card to the Income Tax Department.

This is done by writing a letter of request addressed to the assessing officer, stating your full name, date of birth, the PAN that you want to keep, and the one that you want to discontinue. This letter should either be sent by speed post or delivered personally by hand.

The assessing officer issues an acknowledgement receipt, which serves as a legal recognition of the duplicate PAN card being cancelled, upon receipt by the officer.

Important things to know about a duplicate PAN card

If your PAN Card is stolen and lost, the next step should be to file a First Information Report (FIR) at the nearest police station. A copy of the FIR is essential to be submitted along with the duplicate PAN card application documents.

If you are sending the PAN application acknowledgement by registered post, it is advisable to write in bold at the top of the envelope "Acknowledgement No. – (*************) – Application for Reprint of PAN or Application for Changes/Correction in PAN Data."

The duplicate PAN card will be delivered at your Aadhaar-registered address.

Conclusion

Know how to apply for a lost PAN Card, and if your PAN card is damaged or lost, get a duplicate without any trouble. When the PAN Card reprint process is used, the e-PAN is typically provided on the spot for temporary use in handling transactions involving money.

Usually, you should get your telecom duplicate of the PAN card within 15-20 days at home if you want a hard copy.

Also Read: How to find the demat Account Number from PAN: A Complete Guide

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