The Income Tax Department of India issues taxpayers a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number known as their Permanent Account Number (PAN). If you have relocated and wish to amend your address on your PAN card, the process is simple. The address on the PAN card can be changed online or through the Aadhaar card. This article will walk you through the steps involved in updating the address on your PAN card.
Steps to change your address on your PAN card online
Here are the simple steps to apply online for updating your PAN card address:
Step 1: Go to the protean official website, www.protean-tinpan.com. protean was formerly known as NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) e-Gov.
Step 2: Under the ‘Services’ tab, select ‘PAN’.
Step 3: Go to the ‘Change/Correction in PAN Data’ section and then click on ‘Apply’.
Step 4: Select ‘Changes or Corrections in existing PAN Data / Reprint of PAN (No changes in existing PAN Data’ as the ‘Application Type’. Choose the relevant category (Individual, Company, and so on).
Step 5: Enter the required information, such as your name, PAN card number, and so on. After entering the essential information, tick the checkbox to accept the given terms. Complete the captcha validation and click ‘Submit’.
Step 6: Following submission, you will be assigned a unique token number that you can use to follow the status of your PAN card later.
Step 7: Proceed to pay any charges associated with the address change. You can use various payment methods such as credit cards, debit cards, and net banking.
Step 8: Following a successful payment, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt. Print the receipt, attach two photos, and sign in the fields provided.
Step 9: Submit the acknowledgement receipt to the nearest NSDL office, along with any applicable papers such as an Aadhaar card, voter ID, passport, or driver's licence.
Step 10: After the verification procedure is completed, you will receive your new PAN card with the changed address within a few days.
Updating the address on your PAN card using your Aadhaar card
You can also modify your PAN card address using your Aadhaar card. Here are the easy steps involved.
Step 1: Visit the official UTIITSL website. Under ‘PAN Card Services', click on ‘Apply PAN Card’.
Step 2: Select the ‘Click To Update’ under the ‘Facility for address update in PAN database through eKYC mode’ service option.
Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers, as well as your personal information like email and phone number. Under ‘Address Update Source’, choose ‘Aadhaar base eKYC Address update’. Validate the captcha details. Tick the checkbox to accept updating your PAN card address as per your Aadhaar card address. Then, submit the form.
Step 4: You will receive an OTP for authentication to your registered mobile number.
Step 5: Submit the OTP, and the address on your PAN card will be updated to match your Aadhaar card details.
Documents necessary for PAN card address update
Accepted address proof for Indian individuals and HUFs (Hindu undivided families) may include Aadhaar cards, relevant certificates, bills, property documents, and valid photo ID cards. Indian companies need specific registration certificates or trust deeds.
Updating the PAN card address is critical because it is used for various official purposes such as creating bank accounts, filing tax returns, and so on. You can easily change the address on your PAN card online. Just submit the required paperwork, and the process takes a few days.
