Find a PAN Card Number

The 'Find Your PAN Card Number' feature, established by the income-tax department, allows for the issuance of a duplicate PAN card. In this article, we'll go through how to Find a PAN card number and apply for a duplicate PAN card if your current one is lost or stolen.

What is a PAN Card?

A PAN card is a document that all Indian taxpayers are required to have. The document has a ten-digit alphanumeric number that is assigned to each taxpayer by the Income-tax Department on a case-by-case basis. It acts as a valid form of identification and is required for the majority of financial activities. A duplicate PAN application cannot be processed without the unique PAN number being specified. The applicant, on the other hand, does not have to worry about memorizing the PAN number thanks to the Know Your PAN feature. The Find a PAN Card Number system allows PAN holders to access their PAN card number by entering personal information such as their name, date of birth, or phone number.

How to Find a PAN Card Number?

Following the processes outlined below, an applicant can obtain the assessee's PAN number: Step 1: Go to the official website. Visit the Internal Revenue Service's official website. Step 2: Create an account. Select the "Register Yourself" option on the website's home page. Step 3: Select a User Type Select the relevant "User Type" from the drop-down menu. Individuals, Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), Association of Persons (AOP), Body of Individuals (BOI), Company, Government, Artificial Judicial Person (AOP), Local Authority, Firm or Trust are some of the possibilities available. Step 4: Detail Specification The information requested in the form must be completed and submitted. The following details must be specified:

• The respective PAN holder's first name, middle name, and surname (as per PAN application).
• Sexual orientation (optional).
• The PAN holder's date of birth.
• The applicant's current mobile phone number (for OTP validation).

Step 5: Activation Link The user will receive an activation link to his or her registered email address, which when clicked will activate the account. Step 6: Log in The user can now log in to their account after completing the registration process. Step 7: My Profile From the profile settings drop-down box, select "My Account."

The PAN's details will be displayed on the screen, including:

• The taxpayer's name
• The PAN number issued by the Income Tax Department
• The taxpayer's date of birth
• Gender
• Status
• The taxpayer's address (which can also be viewed in separate tabs)

The above service can also be used to check on the progress of an assessee's PAN application.

Applicability – Duplicate PAN Card

The following scenarios necessitate a duplicate PAN application:

PAN Card Theft

Applicants who have misplaced their PAN card owing to theft must file a police report with the nearest police station. Along with the papers and duplicate PAN application form, a copy of the same must be given to the income tax department.

Authorized Signatory

Individual taxpayers, with the exception of persons, must have an authorized signatory to file a duplicate PAN Card application. The authorized signatory for this purpose differs depending on the type of taxpayer. The following is a list of designated signatories for all types of taxpayers:

Class of Taxpayer	Authorized Signatory
Individual	Self
HUF	Karta
Company	Any of its Directors
Firm/LLP	Any partners of the firm/LLP
AOP(s)/BOI(s)/Local Authority/Artificial Judicial Person	As specified in the incorporation deed of the taxpayers

Documents Required for Duplicate PAN Application

Below is a list of the documents required for this purpose. Apart from the basic document of proof of identity, the applicant may submit any or all of the following documents:

• Identification proof, which includes the applicant's photo, date of birth, signature, and father's name (mandatory).
• Identification and proof of age.
• Identification and proof of address
• Aadhar Card photocopy
• A copy of the voter identification card
• A copy of your driver's license
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of the Ration Card with the applicant's photo on it.
•  A copy of the license to bear arms.
• A copy of any other legitimate identification document issued by the federal or state governments.
• A copy of the Pensioner Card is required.
• A copy of the card for the Health Service Scheme.

For Foreign Nationals/Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)

If foreign nationals, PIOs, or OCIs get caught up in Indian tax rules, they must submit the following documents:

• A copy of your passport
• A duplicate of the PIO Card
• A copy of your OCI card
• A copy of the Nationality Certificate/Citizenship Proof – to be attested by the "Apostille" (for foreign nationals).

For Non-Individual Entities/HUF

• Certificate of Incorporation (Certificate of Incorporation).
• Deed of Trust (with details of the date of formation).
• Deed of Partnership (for Partnership firms).
• The LLP Agreement
• HUF letter – signed by all of the coparceners.
• Identification proof.

Application Procedure – Online

The Income Tax Department's digital platform (TIN-NSDL) has made the application procedure easier and more cost-effective. The following is a step-by-step breakdown of the procedure: Step 1: The Official Website The applicant can begin the application procedure by going to the Income Tax Department's TIN NSDL website, which is dedicated to this purpose. Step 2: Obtain a PAN (Personal Identification Number). The option "Apply for PAN Online" must be selected on the home page. This option can be located on the page among the numerous service alternatives. Step 3: Obtain a new PAN card. The applicant can choose from a list of application alternatives as well as the necessary instructions on the following page. In this case, the applicant has the option of selecting "Reprint of PAN Card." Step 4: Specifying Required Information All of the necessary information must be provided and submitted. Step 5: Token Number Generation In the e-mail address supplied on the previous page, the applicant will receive a token number. This can be used as a reference in the future. Step 6: Personal Information The next stage in the process is to fill out the 'Personal Details' page, after which the user will be prompted to select the preferred manner of PAN application form submission. Among the possibilities are:

• Send application documents by registered mail - in this case, the copies of the paperwork and the acknowledgment generated after payment are forwarded to the NSDL's PAN services section.
• Use e-KYC and e-sign to submit digitally – this is a paperless method of submission that eliminates the need to upload pictures, signatures, and other documents (Aadhar is mandatory).
• Scanned Image Submission via e-sign – the user will be needed to upload scanned images of their photo, signature, and other documents (Aadhar is mandatory).

Step 7: Is it better to be physical or digital? The user must now decide whether a physical PAN Card or an e-PAN Card is required. If the latter option is selected, the document will be sent to the applicant's registered mail address. Step 8: Contact Information and Other Information "Contact & other details," followed by "Document Details," are the last set of details to be filled in. The form is now ready to be submitted. Step 9: Make a payment The applicant will be taken to a page where he or she can make a payment. The applicant will receive an acknowledgment number after completing the payment, which can be used to verify the status of an application or for other purposes. The digital application process is now complete. The paperwork will be sent to the applicant within two weeks of the department receiving the application.

Points to Remember – Offline Application

The Internal Revenue Service has also made an offline technique available for this reason. Applicants who choose this approach should keep the following in mind when filling out an offline application:

• TIN-Facilitation Centers, IT PAN Service Centers, PAN Centers, and stationery merchants can all provide you with the necessary application. The same can be downloaded at the Internal Revenue Service's website.
• Use a black-ink pen to fill out the application form in capital letters.
• Each box must contain no more than one character; a blank box must be left after each word.
• Individual applicants must attach two current colored pictures to the form in the space provided at the top.
• On the left-hand side of the application form, a full signature or left-hand thumb impression must be placed across the photo, and a full signature or left-hand thumb impression must be placed in the box provided on the right-hand side of the application form.
• Any Magistrate, public notary, or gazetted government person must attest to thumb imprints with his or her official seal and stamp.
• The processing charge for a PAN application for Indian citizens is Rs. 110, while non-resident individuals must pay Rs. 1020. During the submission of the application form, the same must be supplied in the form of cash, check, or DD at the counter.
• When sending the acknowledgment of PAN application through registered mail, the applicant must write "Acknowledgement Mo. – (********* – Application for Reprint of PAN/Application for Charges/Correction in PAN Data)" on the top of the envelope.

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