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PAN Card

PAN is a 10 character tax ID from the Income Tax Department. It is needed to file tax returns, open bank accounts and for large money transactions.

The short answer

PAN is a 10 character tax ID from the Income Tax Department. It is needed to file tax returns, open bank accounts and for large money transactions.

Source: incometax.gov.in, checked 5 Oct 2026.

Official fees

ServiceFee
Instant e-PAN with AadhaarFree
New PAN, physical card, Indian address (Form 49A)₹107 incl. GST
New PAN, e-PAN only (Protean/UTIITSL)₹66 to ₹72
New PAN, foreign address₹1,017 incl. GST
Correction or change, physical card, Indian address₹50 to ₹107
Reprint, Indian address₹50 incl. GST
Reprint, foreign address₹959 incl. GST

Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

How to apply

  1. For free e-PAN, open incometax.gov.in and choose Instant e-PAN
  2. Verify with Aadhaar OTP and download the e-PAN
  3. For a physical card, apply on Protean or UTIITSL using Form 49A
  4. Complete e-KYC with Aadhaar or send documents
  5. Pay the fee online
  6. Track status with the acknowledgement number
Need it as a PDF? Follow the official download steps. Download e-PAN as PDF
Link PAN with Aadhaar so your PAN stays operative. See the steps, the fee and the status check. How to link PAN with Aadhaar
Good to know
  • Instant e-PAN is free and is valid everywhere, a physical card is optional
  • Having more than one PAN is illegal and can attract a ₹10,000 penalty
  • Under PAN 2.0, existing PAN cards stay valid, no need to reapply
  • Use only Protean, UTIITSL or incometax.gov.in, avoid agents charging extra

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Typical time

Instant e-PAN in about 10 minutes. Physical card in about 15 days

Not officially verified

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

There is no fine for not having a PAN. If a PAN is needed (for example for bank deposits or buying high value items) and you do not quote it, the deal can be refused. Under the old Income-tax Act 1961, section 272B, giving a wrong PAN or not quoting it when required can bring a penalty of ₹10,000. The new Income-tax Act 2025 came into force on 1 April 2026 and we could not confirm its matching section.

Law: Income-tax Act 1961, section 272B (replaced by Income-tax Act 2025 from 1 April 2026)

Not officially verified

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

ReasonHow to fix it
Mobile number is not linked to Aadhaar (needed for instant e-PAN)Link your mobile number to Aadhaar at an Aadhaar centre first, or apply with Form 49A.
You already have a PANDo not apply again. Use the existing PAN, or ask for a reprint or correction.
Applicant is a minor on the date of the requestApply with the normal PAN form through a parent or guardian.
Applicant is a representative assesseeApply with the normal PAN form instead of instant e-PAN.

Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Free formats you may need

Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.

Name change affidavit

A sworn statement that your old and new names belong to the same person.

Free format

Lost document affidavit

A sworn statement that a document such as a PAN card, marksheet, RC book or licence has been lost, used when you apply for a duplicate.

Free format

All free formats

Common questions

What is the PAN card fee in 2026?
Instant e-PAN is free. A physical PAN via Protean or UTIITSL costs ₹107 for an Indian address.
Do I need a new PAN card under PAN 2.0?
No. Existing PAN cards remain valid. A new card is issued only if you ask for a correction or reprint.
How do I get a duplicate PAN card?
Request a reprint on Protean or UTIITSL for ₹50 (Indian address), or download e-PAN.
How much does a new PAN card cost?
Instant e-PAN with Aadhaar is free. A new physical PAN for an Indian address costs ₹107 including GST (Form 49A). An e-PAN only, through Protean or UTIITSL, costs ₹66 to ₹72. A foreign address costs ₹1,017 including GST.
How much does a PAN card correction or reprint cost?
A correction or change with a physical card for an Indian address costs ₹50 to ₹107. A reprint costs ₹50 including GST for an Indian address and ₹959 including GST for a foreign address.
Is the PAN card fee different in each state?
No. The fee is the same in every state and city because the central government sets it.
Where should I pay for a PAN card?
Use only Protean, UTIITSL or incometax.gov.in. Avoid agents who charge extra.

Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal

Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

PAN card kaise banaye?
incometax.gov.in (Instant e-PAN) par apply karein. Steps: For free e-PAN, open incometax.gov.in and choose Instant e-PAN; Verify with Aadhaar OTP and download the e-PAN; For a physical card, apply on Protean or UTIITSL using Form 49A; Complete e-KYC with Aadhaar or send documents.
PAN card banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Instant e-PAN with Aadhaar: Free. Yeh fees poore India mein same hai. Official site ke alawa kisi agent ko extra paise na dein.
PAN card ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Aadhaar (needed for Instant e-PAN and e-KYC); Proof of identity and address if not using Aadhaar e-KYC; Proof of date of birth; Passport size photo and signature for paper forms.
PAN card kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: Instant e-PAN in about 10 minutes. Physical card in about 15 days.
PAN card ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Check PAN status on the Income Tax portal, Track PAN application (NSDL). Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Instant e-PAN in about 10 minutes. Physical card in about 15 days.
PAN card ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina PAN card ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, PAN card na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (Income-tax Act 1961, section 272B (replaced by Income-tax Act 2025 from 1 April 2026)). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.

Sources: incometaxindia.gov.in pib.gov.in onlineservices.proteantech.in (secondary) pan.utiitsl.com (secondary) proteantech.in (secondary)

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