Permanent Account Number is an important part of the financial identity of every citizen today. From opening bank account to filing income tax returns and large investment, PAN card has become mandatory almost everywhere. But many times the card has to be renewed or replaced due to bad, lost or damaged. Now this process has become completely online and extremely simple.
Where to apply PAN card renewal?
PAN card renewal or replacement facilities are available only from two government authorized websites:
NSDL (Protean Egov Technologies Ltd.)
Utiitsl (Uti Infrastructure Technology and Services Ltd.)
All these portals have all the services of new applications, updates, duplicate cards and renews.
Form 49A for Indian citizens and Form 49AA for foreign nationals have to be filled. When filling the form, enter the name, date of birth, address and other details carefully. Even a small mistake can delay the application.
What documents will be required?
It is mandatory to give evidence of identity and address while renewing PAN card.
Payment of online fees
After submitting the documents, the online fee has to be paid.
The fee for address applications in India is around ₹ 110.
The fee may be high for addresses abroad.
Payments can be made with net banking, debit card or credit card. After the payment is successful, a receipt and tracking number is found, with the help of which the application status can be seen online anytime.
In how many days will you get a new PAN card?
A new or renewed PAN card is sent by post to your address after verification of the application and documents. Generally, this process is completed in a few weeks.
Also, applicants can also check delivery status from postal tracking number.
Benefits of renewing PAN card
Completely online process – No need to go anywhere.
Time savings – Get rid of long queues and office rounds.
Transparency – Online status tracking on every step.
Security – Applications from the government authorized portal ensure that the data remains safe.