INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING FORM
(a) Form to be filled legibly in BLOCK LETTERS and in BLACK INK only.
(b) Mention 10 digit PAN correctly.
(c) 'Individual' applicant to affix colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) on the form in case of change/correction in details which are printed
on the PAN card (provide as item nos.1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 in the change request form). The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the form.
(The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the form.)
(d) Signature / Left thumb impression should only be within the box provided in the form. The signature should not be on the photograph. If there
is any mark on the photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will not be accepted.
(e) Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
(f) For changes or correction in PAN data, fill all columns of the form and tick box on left margin of appropriate row where change/correction
is required. Enclose old PAN card in original, if issued, or copy of any document/letter issued by the Income Tax Department indicating PAN
in case of change in details printed on PAN card (i.e. item nos.1,2,3, 5 & 6).
(g) For issue of new PAN card without any changes - In case you have a PAN but no PAN card and wish to get a PAN card or replace a lost PAN
card, fill all columns of the form but do not tick any of the boxes on the left margin. In case of loss of PAN card, a copy of FIR to be submitted
along with the form. In case of Individuals, photograph to be affixed on the form.
(h) Having or using more than one PAN is illegal. If you possess more than one PAN or PAN card, kindly fill the details in Item No.10 of this form
and surrender the same.
Item No. Item Details Guidelines for filling the form
1. Full Name Individuals must state full expanded name. Do not use abbreviations and initials. Single and double characters in
Last Name and First Name except OM, DE, UR, UL and AL are treated as initials.
For example Jasjit Singh Anand should be written as:
Last Name/Surname First Name Middle Name
ANAND JASJIT SINGH
Applicants other than 'Individuals' i.e. Non-Individuals, must ignore above instructions.
Non-Individuals will write their full name starting from the first block of Last Name/Surname. If the name is longer
than the space provided for the last name, it can be continued in the space provided for First and Middle Name.
For example:
Last Name/Surname First Name Middle Name
NATIONAL SECURITIES DEPOSITORY LIMITED
HUFs will mention (HUF) within brackets after their full name.
For example:
Last Name/Surname First Name Middle Name
JASJIT SINGH ANAND (HUF)
In case of Company, the name should be provided without any abbreviations. For example, different variations of
'Private Limited' viz. Pvt Ltd, Private Ltd, Pvt Limited, P Ltd, P. Ltd., P. Ltd are not allowed. It should be 'Private
Limited' only.
In case of sole proprietorship concern, the sole proprietor should use/apply PAN in his/her personal name.
Name should not be prefixed with titles such as Shri, Smt, Kumari, Dr., Major, M/s etc.
2. Father’s Name Applicable to Individuals only. Instructions in Item No.1 with respect to name apply here.
Married women applicants should give only father's name and not husband's name.
3. Date of Birth/ Date cannot be a future date.
Incorporation/Agreement Date: 2nd August 1975 should be written as
/Partnership or Trust
Deed/Formation of 0 2 0 8 1 9 7 5
Body of Individuals/
Association of Persons DD MM YYYY
Relevant date for different category of applicants is:
Individual: Date of Birth;
Company: Date of Incorporation;
Association of Persons: Date of Formation/Creation; Association of Persons (Trusts): Date of Creation of Trust
Deed; Partnership Firms: Date of Partnership Deed; HUFs: Date of Creation of HUF and for ancestral HUF date
can be 01010001 where the date of creation is not available.
4. Sex This field is mandatory for Individuals.
Field should be left blank in case of other applicants.
5. Photo Mismatch Individuals issued a PAN card with some other person's photograph will tick the box on the left margin. The
original PAN card with wrong photograph is to be enclosed with the form.
6. Signature Mismatch Individuals issued a PAN card with some other person's signature will tick the box on the left margin. The original
PAN card with wrong signature is to be enclosed with the form.
7. Address for Indicate either Residence or Office address for communication as the case maybe. If status of applicant is other than
Communication ‘Individual’ / ‘HUF’, office name and address is mandatory.
Out of first four fields, applicant must fill up at least two fields. Town/City/District, State/Union Territory and PIN
are mandatory.
8. Update other address If applicant wishes to update other address, besides address for communication, box on left margin to be ticked and
details of address to be provided on an additional sheet in similar format as prescribed in Item No.7.
9. Telephone Number (1) If Telephone Number is mentioned, STD Code is mandatory. (2) In case of mobile number, country code
and e-mail ID should be mentioned as STD Code
STD Code Tel. No.
9 1 9 8 2 0 0 1 1 1 1 5
Where '91' is the country code of India.
(3) It is suggested that applicants mention their telephone number so that they can be contacted in case of any
discrepancy in the application form. (4) Applicants may provide their valid e-mail id for receiving PAN through e-
mail.
10. Mention other Permanent All PANs inadvertently allotted other than the one filled at the top of the form (the one currently used) should be
Account Number (PANs) mentioned and the corresponding PAN card(s) to be submitted for cancellation with the form.
inadvertently allotted
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PAN APPLICANTS
(a) An applicant can obtain the 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data' Form in the format prescribed by Income
Tax Department from TIN-FCs, any other stationery vendors providing such forms or freely download it from the NSDL website (http://
tin.nsdl.com). In case applicants obtain the form from TIN-FCs, they maybe charged a maximum of Rs.5/- per form.
(b) The cost of processing the form is Rs.60/- (plus service tax, as applicable).
(c) Changes or corrections desired in PAN particulars should be supported by anyone or combination of the relevant documents mentioned below
and copies (attestation not required) to be submitted alongwith filled form.
Category Documents Required
Individual For Proof of Identity (Copy of any one of the following):
1. School leaving certificate
2. Matriculation certificate
3. Degree of a recognised educational institution
4. Depository account transaction statement (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
5. Credit card
6. Bank account statement (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
7. Water bill
8. Ration card
9. Property tax assessment order
10. Passport
11. Voter's Identity Card
12. Driving License
13. Certificate of identity signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal
Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.
For Proof of Address (Copy of any one of the following):
1. Electricity bill (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
2. Telephone bill (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
3. Depository account transaction statement (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
4. Credit card statement (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
5. Bank account statement (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
6. Ration card
7. Employer certificate
8. Passport
9. Voter's Identity card
10. Property tax assessment order
11. Driving License
12. Rent receipt (for a period not exceeding one year prior to date of application)
13. Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal
Councilor or a Gazetted Officer.
In case of a minor, any of the above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall be deemed to be
the proof of identity and address.
HUF For proof of identity and address, any document prescribed in the case of individuals in respect of Karta of the HUF.
Company Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by Registrar of Companies.
Firms Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by Registrar of Firms or Copy of Partnership Deed.
AOP (Trusts) Copy of Trust Deed or Copy of Certificate of Registration Number issued by Charity Commissioner.
AOP/BOI/Local Copy of Agreement or Copy of Certificate of Registration Number issued by Charity Commissioner or Registrar
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Authority/Artificial of Co-operative Society or any other Competent Authority or any other document originating from any Central
Juridical Person or State Government Department establishing identity and address of such person.
(d) Applicant will receive an acknowledgment containing a 15-digit unique number from the TIN-FC on acceptance of this form. This acknowledgment
number can be used for tracking the status of the application on http://tin.nsdl.com
(e) For more information
– Visit us at http://tin.nsdl.com
– Call TIN Support Desk at 022-2499 4650
– e-mail us at tininfo@nsdl.co.in
– Write to: National Securities Depository Limited, A Wing, 3rd Floor, Trade World, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400 013.
Request For New PAN Card Or / And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data
Only ‘Individuals’
to affix recent
photograph
(3.5 cm × 2.5 cm)
Permanent Account Number (PAN)
Please read Instructions ‘f’ & ‘g’ for selecting boxes on left margin of this form.
1 Name
Please Tick ! as applicable Shri Smt. Kumari M/s Signature/Left Thumb Impression
Last Name / Surname First Name
Middle Name
Name as you would like it printed on the card
2 Father’s Name (Only ‘Individual’ applicants : Even married women should give father’s name only)
Last Name / Surname First Name
Middle Name
3 Date of Birth / Incorporation / Agreement / Partnership or Trust Deed / Formation
of Body of Individuals / Association of Persons D D M M Y Y Y Y
4 Sex (for ‘Individual’ applicant only) Male Female
5 Photo Mismatch
6 Signature Mismatch
7 Address for Communication Please indicate if this is Residence or Office
Office Name (to be filled only in case of office address)
Flat / Door / Block No.
Name of Premises / Building / Village
Road / Street / Lane / Post Office
Area / Locality / Taluka / Sub-Division
Town / City / District State / Union Territory Pin
(Indicating PIN is mandatory)
8 If you desire to update your other address also, give required details in additional sheet.
STD Code Tel. No.
9 Tel. No.
email ID
10 Mention other Permanent Account Numbers (PANs) inadvertently allotted to you
PAN 1 PAN 3
PAN 2 PAN 4
I , the applicant, do hereby declare that what is stated above is
true to the best of my information and belief. I have enclosed (number of documents) in support of proposed changes/corrections.
Verified today, the
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Signature / Left Thumb Impresion of
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