How to Apply for a PAN Card Online

Updated on: 30 Jul 2025

Your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is a crucial document without which you can’t file your tax returns. That’s not all. Your financial transactions will also be limited and restricted. For example, if you don’t have a valid PAN card, you cannot deposit or pay more than ₹50,000 at a time.

Read to know the steps to apply for a PAN card online and offline.

How to Apply for a PAN Card Online

Follow these steps to apply online through the Protean eGov Technologies website or the UTIITSL website:

Via Protean eGov Technologies (NSDL website)

Visit the Protean eGov Technologies website
Navigate to ‘PAN’ under the ‘Services’ tab
Go to the ‘Apply Online’ tab
Scroll to ‘Application for allotment of New PAN (Form 49A) – applicable for Citizens of India’ or ‘Application for allotment of New PAN (Form 49AA) – applicable for foreign citizens’, whichever is applicable
Read through the guidelines, instructions, and do’s and don’ts
Click on the ‘Apply’ link once you’ve read the instructions and have the documents ready
Enter the required details to get a temporary token number
Fill in the application as per the instructions and ensure there are no errors
Complete the e-KYC and e-sign process
Click on ‘Submit’ and complete the payment

Via UTIITSL website

Visit the UTIITSL website
Navigate to ‘Apply PAN Card’ under the ‘PAN Card Services’ tab
Click on ‘PAN Card for Indian Citizen/NRI’ or other option, as applicable
Choose the applicable form, ‘Form 49A’, if applying as an Indian Citizen/NRI
Select your preferred mode, Physical or Digital and choose the sign option in case of latter
Choose the ‘Status of Applicant’ and ‘PAN Card Mode’
Note the reference number, which you can use till the application number is generated
Fill in the required details and complete the e-sign and e-verification
Pay the fees and submit your form

How to Apply for a PAN Card Offline

Here are the steps you need to follow to submit your application offline:

Download and print the form from the official website (UTIITSL or the Income Tax Department)
Carefully fill it in black ink and block letters
Attach the required documents and your photographs as per the dimensions (do not staple or clip)
Submit the documents and the application form to your nearest office within 30 days of payment

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FAQs on How to Apply for a PAN Card

How can I apply for a PAN card online myself?

The government has two websites through which you can apply. These are:

Protean eGov Technologies (NSDL) website
UTIITSL portal

Which documents are needed for a PAN card?

You need the following paperwork to submit your application:

ID Proof
Age Proof
Residential Proof

How can I apply for a PAN immediately?

To apply instantly, visit any of these websites and complete the process:

Protean eGov Technologies (NSDL)
UTIITSL

What is the fee for a PAN card?

This depends on your residential status, the form chosen, your mode of application, and whether you need a physical card. Here is an overview of the charges for Form 49A as per these factors:

Physical card is required
Dispatch place	Physical mode	Digital mode
Within India	₹91	₹86
Outside India	₹862	₹857
Physical card is not required
Dispatch place	Physical mode	Digital mode
Email ID mentioned in the application	₹61	₹56

Disclaimer: The charges are subject to change and exclusive of taxes

Can I apply for a PAN card online free of cost?

No, you will have to pay a fee even if you are applying digitally.

Can I get a PAN card in 2 days?

Yes, the Income Tax Department introduced an expedited process to get a PAN in 2 days. However, remember to apply carefully and ensure that everything is in order to ensure a seamless process.

How many days does a PAN card take?

Check the details of the number of days it will take for you to receive your PAN card:

Under the expedited process, you can get a PAN card in 48 hours, but it depends on your application and the documents submitted
It can take up to 2 weeks for the department to dispatch your PAN card under regular applications

How many times can we apply for a PAN card?

You can apply only once. The PAN allotted is a unique number. If you lose your card or if there are any errors, you can apply for a duplicate one or for rectification. However, you have to pay a fee for either of these services. In both cases, your number will stay the same.