PAN i.e. Permanent Account Number is an essential document for tax paying citizens in the country. PAN card is a 10 digit unique identification number issued to Indian citizens. PAN is a computer-based system through which a unique identification number is issued to each citizen. In this way, all the tax related information of a person having a single PAN number is recorded.
The Income Tax Department also issues the PAN card at the time of giving the PAN number. PAN card is a physical card on which your name, date of birth, father’s or spouse’s name and photograph are mentioned. This card can also be used as an identity card or birth certificate.
The most important thing to note is that there is no expiry of PAN card and it is valid for lifetime. Changing the address does not make any difference to the PAN card.
If you do not have PAN card then you can apply for PAN card sitting at home.
Know the step-by-step way to apply for PAN card online:
First of all https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html Go to Now Select Application TypeSelect Your Category After that Enter your Name, Date of Birth, Email ID and Mobile Number Agree to Terms and Conditions Now Enter Captcha Code After that Click on ‘Submit’ Now You on a New Page You will be redirected, here you will see an acknowledgment number, after this you will have to send the photocopies of all your documents to NSDL via post or courier. Once the document is verified, you will get the physical copy of your PAN card. Please inform that the website of NSDL You can check the status of your PAN card by entering the 15-digit acknowledgment number by going to
Documents required to apply for PAN Card
– Aadhar Card
Voter ID Card
– Passport
Keep in mind that while applying PAN card online, fill all the information in the form properly. If there is any mistake then your PAN application will be rejected.
what are the types of pan card
PAN card is issued to different tax paying entities. On this basis there are four types of PAN card-
PAN Card for Indian Citizens PAN Card for Indian Companies PAN Card for Indian Companies PAN Card for Foreign Citizens PAN Card for Foreign Companies PAN for Foreign Companies