How To Request Correction In PAN Card Details

How To Request Correction In PAN Card Details

Your Permanent Account Number (PAN) is an extremely important document. You require this number not just to file your taxes and be able to remit large sums of money, but it also serves as identity proof. So, it goes without saying that incorrect information on your PAN card could lead to problems in the future. In order to avoid these problems, your best course of action would be to make the necessary changes to your PAN card.Making changes to your PAN card is extremely simple and can be done both online and offline.

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Online

Here are the steps to follow to make changes to your PAN card:
  1. Visit NSDL or the UTIITSL portal
  2. Fill in the PAN Change Request Form online.
  3. Mention your PAN number correctly since an incorrect number will delay your change request.
  4. Make sure you select the checkbox next to the parameters that you wish to change.
    • For example, if you are changing how your name is spelt, enter the correct spelling, and select the checkbox on the left margin.
    • Note: If you do not select the checkbox, the change will not be made.
  5. Check all your details and submit the form.
  6. Once your changes have been confirmed, a 15-digit acknowledgement number will be displayed. Keep this number in handy since you will require it for further communication or to track your application status.
  7. Make the payment, take a print out of the acknowledgement, attach the required documents, and send it to:
    • Income Tax PAN Services Unit (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)
    5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341
    Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony
    Near Deep Bungalow Chowk
    Pune 411 016
    • If you are submitting the document on the UTIITSL website, you will have to send the required documents to any one of the UTIITSL offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, or Chennai.
Note: This last step is not required if you have digitally signed and uploaded documents.

Keep in Mind

While submitting the form for any corrections to be made on your PAN card, do note the following:
  • Individuals should not use abbreviations in their first and last names.
  • Non-individuals (companies and partnerships), should write their full name as it is.
    • For example, if your company's name is 'XYZ Computer Corporation Private Limited', in the space that says last name/surname, you will fill 'XYZ Computer Corporation Private Limited'.
    • If there is no place in the first row, you can continue the name of the corporation in the second row.
    • Ensure that there are no abbreviations in the company's name.
  • For individuals, if your PAN card has an incorrect or unclear photograph or signature, you will also have to submit your original PAN card when you submit the acknowledgement.
PAN Card Correction Step 1

How to Apply for A PAN Card Name Change

  • Visit the official UTI website.
  • On the left hand side of the screen, click on 'For change / correction in PAN card click here'.
  • Now, click on 'Apply for Change/Correction in PAN Card details (CSF)'
  • This will take you to a page wherein you will be allowed to enter details you would like to change.
  • Upload the documents as requested in the form and click on 'Submit'.
  • Your changes will then be reflected in a few days.
PAN Card Name Change

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Offline

You can also get details on your PAN card changed offline. All you have to do is download and print the PAN correction form.
Fill it and submit it to your nearest NSDL or UTIITSL centre. Also, send along the required documents.
While filling in the details, remember to tick the box on the left margin for details that you would like changed on your PAN card.


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