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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(pan card documents, pan card requirements, pan apply documents, form 49a documents, e-pan documents)
+metatag-title=(Documents for New PAN Card Form 49A Checklist 2026)&metatag-description=(Complete checklist of documents for PAN application. Identity + Address + DOB proofs. Plus differences for individuals vs HUF vs companies.)}}
+====== Documents required for new PAN card — Form 49A checklist (2026) ======
+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** [[:pan-card-delay-rti|PAN application]] requires **Form 49A** (Indians) or **Form 49AA** (foreigners). Three document categories: Proof of Identity (%%PoI%%), Proof of Address (%%PoA%%), Proof of Date of Birth (%%PoDOB%%). For **e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP**, **NO documents needed** — instant + free.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **Proof of Identity** — Aadhaar · Voter ID · Passport · Driving Licence · Ration card with photo · Arms licence · Govt photo ID · Bank certificate (with photo + signature)
+  * **Proof of Address** — Aadhaar · Voter ID · Passport · Driving Licence · Post Office passbook · Latest electricity/water/gas/landline bill (≤3 months) · Property tax receipt (≤1 year) · Bank statement (≤3 months) · Govt allotment
+  * **Proof of Date of Birth** — Birth certificate · Matriculation/SSLC certificate · Passport · Aadhaar · Driving Licence · PAN of parents (for minors)
+  * **Photograph** — Two recent colour passport-size photos (white background)
+  * **Signature** — In black ink, on white paper, not exceeding the box size on Form 49A
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Aadhaar (recommended)** — Single Aadhaar copy can serve as %%PoI%% + %%PoA%% + %%PoDOB%%. Saves separate documents.
+  * **OCI/PIO card** — For NRIs — used as %%PoI%% + %%PoA%%.
+  * **Cancelled cheque (for refund)** — Optional but speeds up any future refund.
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP** at incometax.gov.in — completely paperless, free, instant (10 minutes).
+  * For physical card via NSDL/UTIITSL: Rs. 110 (India address), Rs. 1,020 (foreign address).
+  * Photo specifications: 3.5 × 2.5 cm, white background, no glasses/cap, recent (within 6 months).
+  * Signature must fit within the designated box on Form 49A — too long signatures get rejected.
+  * Documents must be **self-attested** (sign + date on each photocopy).
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online via NSDL ([[https://tin.tin.nsdl.com|tin.tin.nsdl.com]]) OR UTIITSL ([[https://www.utiitsl.com|utiitsl.com]]) OR Income Tax e-PAN ([[https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/instant-e-pan|incometax.gov.in/instant-e-pan]] — FREE)
+→ Official source: [[https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html|https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If PAN application is rejected for "documents inadequate", file RTI under §4(1)(d) RTI Act to CBDT for the specific deficiency (NSDL/UTIITSL won't tell you in detail). Re-apply with corrected docs.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Can I get PAN without any documents? ====
+Yes — via **e-PAN with Aadhaar OTP** at incometax.gov.in. Aadhaar = identity + address + DOB + photo + signature, all in one. Free + instant.
+==== Do minors need PAN? ====
+Optional. If parent files joint return or wants PAN-linked accounts for the child, apply with parent as guardian.
+==== What if my photo on PAN is old? ====
+Apply for PAN reprint (Rs. 110) with new photo via NSDL/UTIITSL.
+==== PAN issued under my maiden name; need to update post-marriage? ====
+Apply for PAN correction (Rs. 110) with marriage certificate + fresh ID.
+==== Foreign citizen needs PAN — what documents? ====
+Use Form 49AA + OCI/PIO card or passport + foreign address proof + Indian agent's letter.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:pan-card-status|How to check pan card status]]
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:pan-card:start|Pan Card across all 36 states]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-pan-card-status|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>pan card new documents-checklist citizen-help}}