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How to apply for PAN card online — Form 49A guide (2026)

Apply for PAN online via NSDL/UTIITSL or get instant e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP (free, 10 minutes). * Indian citizen, resident, or NRI (Form 49A) * Foreign citizen /.

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 +====== How to apply for PAN card online — Form 49A guide (2026) ======
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 +{{:social:auto:how-to-apply-pan-card.png?direct&1200 |How to apply for PAN card online — Form 49A guide (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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 +**Quick answer:** You can get a PAN card three ways: **(1) Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP** (free, 10 minutes, fully online — fastest); **(2) NSDL e-Gov portal** (Rs 107 incl. courier, 7–10 days); **(3) UTIITSL** (Rs 107, 7–10 days). For first-time PAN, route 1 is recommended — no documents needed if Aadhaar is linked to mobile.
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 +
 +===== Who can apply (eligibility) =====
 +  * Indian citizen, resident, or NRI (Form 49A)
 +  * Foreign citizen / entity (Form 49AA)
 +  * No age limit — minors get PAN with parent as representative
 +
 +===== Step-by-step process =====
 +  - **Choose your route** — Instant e-PAN (Aadhaar OTP) at incometax.gov.in → fastest, free. NSDL/UTIITSL for full physical card with photo.
 +  - **For instant e-PAN** — Go to incometax.gov.in → Quick Links → Instant e-PAN → Get New e-PAN. Enter Aadhaar + verify OTP. PAN issued in 10 minutes as PDF.
 +  - **For NSDL Form 49A** — Go to onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html → fill Form 49A → upload %%PoI%% + %%PoA%% + %%PoDOB%% + photo + signature.
 +  - **Pay fee online** — ₹107 (within India) or ₹1,017 (outside India) via card/UPI/netbanking.
 +  - **Send physical docs (NSDL only)** — If you used Aadhaar e-KYC + e-sign, no physical docs needed. Else courier the acknowledgement to NSDL Pune address printed on portal.
 +  - **Track via 15-digit acknowledgement** — NSDL: tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/%%StatusTrack%%.html. UTIITSL: utiitsl.com → PAN status.
 +  - **Receive PAN** — e-PAN PDF emailed in 7 days. Physical card by India Post in 10–15 days.
 +
 +===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline =====
 +  * **Online portal:** [[https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html|NSDL PAN portal]]
 +  * **Offline:** TIN-Facilitation Centres (NSDL), UTIITSL service centres, and authorised banks.
 +  * **Fee:** **₹107** within India · **₹1,017** outside India · **Free** for instant e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP
 +  * **Timeline:** **Instant e-PAN: 10 minutes** · NSDL/UTIITSL: 7–15 days for physical card.
 +
 +===== What documents to keep ready =====
 +See our complete checklist: [[:documents:pan-card-new|Documents required for pan card]] — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.
 +
 +===== Common issues + how to handle =====
 +  * **Aadhaar not linked to mobile** — instant e-PAN fails. Either link via UIDAI first, or use NSDL physical route.
 +  * **Photo/signature rejected** — must be clear, white background, JPG ≤200KB, signature in black ink only.
 +  * **Name mismatch with Aadhaar** — PAN issued in Aadhaar name. To use a different name (post-marriage etc.), file separate Form 49A correction.
 +  * **Duplicate PAN** — penalty Rs 10,000 under §272B. Surrender extras at NSDL/UTIITSL using Form for Cancellation.
 +
 +===== If your application is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO details + your case:** [[:rti-for-pan-card-status|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**Or browse state-wise scheme procedures:** [[:scheme-state:pan-card:start|All state portals + RTI templates]]
 +
 +**Track your application status:** [[:check-status:pan-card-status|How to check status guide]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Is e-PAN valid as physical PAN? ====
 +Yes — Income Tax Dept gazette 2020. Banks, employers, govt offices must accept it.
 +
 +==== How fast is instant e-PAN? ====
 +Typically 10 minutes if Aadhaar is OTP-verified. Maximum 24 hours.
 +
 +==== Can a minor get PAN? ====
 +Yes — parent applies as Representative Assessee. Minor PAN auto-renames at age 18 with re-submission.
 +
 +==== My PAN is showing delayed/stuck. What can I do? ====
 +For NSDL — call 020-27218080. For Income Tax e-filing portal — file RTI to CBDT for status. Our [[:citizen-rti-playbook|RTI Playbook]] has the format.
 +
 +==== Lost my PAN card. How to reprint? ====
 +Apply for "Reprint of PAN" at NSDL or UTIITSL — Rs 50. Same PAN number, fresh card.
 +
 +===== Summary + what to do next =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Apply at **NSDL PAN portal** (https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html). Fee: **₹107** within India · **₹1,017** outside India · **Free** for instant e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP. Timeline: **Instant e-PAN: 10 minutes** · NSDL/UTIITSL: 7–15 days for physical card.. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Start your application:** [[https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html|NSDL PAN portal]]
 +  * **Document checklist first:** [[:documents:pan-card-new|Required documents]]
 +  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:pan-card-status|Status check guide]]
 +  * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-pan-card-status|File an RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Talk to other citizens:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
 +  * **Browse all how-to-apply guides:** [[:how-to-apply:start|All 25 application guides]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related reading =====
 +  * [[:check-status:start|How to check status — 25 high-traffic services]]
 +  * [[:documents:start|Documents required — 30 checklists]]
 +  * [[:state-rti-portals-directory|All state RTI portals]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +  * Official portal: https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html
 +  * Citizen feedback collected via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
 +  * Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
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