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HOW TO APPLY PAN CARD:
- PAN stands for Permanent Account Number
- PAN is a Unique Identification Number. Which is issued by Income Tax Department of India to Identify every taxpayer in the country
- It is not only used for tax purposes but also as an identity proof.
- The card includes a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number and is issued in a form of a laminated card, under the Indian Tax Department.
You can apply for the PAN Card in both online and offline methods. Here's the stepwise procedure on how to get a PAN card online:
Step 1
- Open the NSDL site (https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html) to apply for a new PAN.
Step 2
- Choose the type of application you want to apply for;
Form 49A- for Indian citizens,
Form 49AA- for Foreign citizens,
Step 3
- Select the category of PAN card you need.
Step 4
- Fill in all the required details like name, date of birth, email address and your mobile number in the PAN form
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
- The last part of the form is the document submission and declaration.
Step 11
- 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 12
- Select the e-KYC option to verify using Aadhaar OTP. For Proof of Identity, Address and Date of Birth, select Aadhaar in all fields and click on Proceed to continue.
