The process on how to change your name on pan card

Overview

PAN card is a necessity of every Indian. PAN or Permanent Account Number is a 15 digit alphanumeric code which is unique for every person. It is used when a person is in need to file the Income tax return, deposit more than Rs.50,000 in the account, opening a bank account, obtaining a telephone connection, etc. It is also proof of the identity of the person. Register your PAN card now. As there are so many uses of PAN card, any incorrect information should be checked and corrected as soon as possible. And, in this case, we’ll discuss how to change the name on pan card.

As there are so many uses of PAN card, any incorrect information should be checked and corrected as soon as possible. And, in this case, we’ll discuss how to change the name on pan card. For some reasons, a person may need to change their PAN card name. It could be because of misspelled card name, marriage, divorce, etc. We would discuss the 2 ways to follow this procedure. These are

• Online mode
• Offline mode

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Fee required

The fee required to file this is Rs. 105 and if this card is supposed to be exported, then additional Rs. 866 is applied.

How to change name on pan card

how to change name on pan card using online mode is

• First, you need to file a request through TIN-NSDL or UTIITSL.
• Then, file all the necessary details correctly before submitting.
• Upload your photograph and signature. You can also upload your digital signature.
• Now, you are supposed to make the payment through Debit/Credit card or via the net banking.
• This will generate a 15 digit acknowledgment number, which could be used to check the status of your PAN card.
• After submitting, the updated PAN card will be delivered to your address within 45 days.

How to change name on pan card using offline mode

• In this case, you need to download the application form by clicking here.
• Keep in check to mention all the details correctly.
• Affix your photograph and sign the form.
• Launch a demand draft in the name of NSDL or UTI (as the case may be) and send it to their respective addresses.
• New and updated PAN card will be delivered within 45 days of receipt of the post.\

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Tips on filling up the form

In case, the form is printed out and then filled, keep in mind the following pointers

• Complete this form in English using a black pen
• Fill in the already allocated PAN card number
• Now, you need to affix your recent passport size photographs (not more than 6 months old) in the space provided
• Put your sign in the space provided and one across each photograph.

Documents required for the Name change process

In case of name change in any other reason

• Aadhaar card
• Driving License
• Voter ID
• Published newspapers advertisement containing the updated name
• Passport
• Diplomas or school certificate
• Or divorce papers, in case of name change after divorce.

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If the name is changed after marriage

• Marriage Certificate
• Marriage Invitation
• A copy of passport showing husband’s name
• Official Gazette’s published notice for the purpose of the name change
• A certificate issued by the Official Gazette
• All the above-mentioned documents

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The documents that a person is concerned of using as either proof of identity, proof of address or proof of date of birth are given below. In case one document is missing, another alternative could be-

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