Key Takeaways
To learn how to correct your PAN details online, use an authorised portal and keep the required documents ready.
- Portals: Use Protean or UTIITSL for NSDL PAN card correction and other PAN updates.
- Fees: PAN correction costs Rs. 66–Rs. 1,017, depending on the card type and delivery address.
- Details: A pan card name change, date-of-birth or address correction requires supporting documents.
- Timeline: Physical documents must reach Protean within 15 days of online submission.
- Documents: Submit your PAN copy, identity proof, address proof and relevant correction documents.
A PAN card is an essential document for financial transactions and tax-related activities in India. However, it is common for individuals to encounter errors or changes in their personal details over time. In such cases, it becomes crucial to make corrections to ensure the accuracy of the information on the PAN card. This guide will walk you through the process of making corrections to your PAN card online.
How to correct PAN card details online through NSDL (Protean)
You file an NSDL PAN card correction online on the Protean portal in six steps. Protean eGov Technologies Limited is the new name of NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited. The steps below follow Protean's PAN change request guidelines, as published in September 2026.
- Start your NSDL PAN card correction on the official NSDL website. Select "Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data" and your applicant category.
- Note the token number Protean emails you. It saves your draft, so you can review the form before final submission.
- Fill Form PAN CR-01 as an individual, or PAN CR-02 for a company, firm or trust. Tick the left-margin box only beside the fields you want changed.
- Choose a submission mode from the table below. Your choice decides the fee and whether you post anything.
- Pay by card or net banking. The fee changes if your PAN card is being delivered internationally.
- Download the acknowledgement receipt. Its 15-digit number lets you track the status of your PAN card.
Mode | Choose it when | What you send |
|---|---|---|
e-KYC and e-Sign | Your Aadhaar mobile number receives one-time passwords (OTPs) | Nothing by post |
e-Sign scanned-based | You prefer uploading proof to posting it | Scanned proof |
DSC scanned-based | You hold a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) | Scanned proof |
Physical | You cannot receive an Aadhaar OTP | Signed receipt and proof |
Source: Protean eGov Technologies Limited, PAN change request guidelines.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Physical mode also accepts a demand draft payable at Mumbai. Affix two colour photographs of 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm to the receipt and sign across them. Under Protean's guidelines, your documents must reach its Pune office within 15 days of applying.
How to Update PAN Card on UTIITSL Portal
UTIITSL processes PAN card c
orrections through its official portal, pan.utiitsl.com. The portal’s latest notice states that, from 1 April 2026, correction requests must be submitted using the new PAN CR-01 or CR-02 forms.
- Open the correction form: On the UTIITSL homepage, select “Change/Correction in PAN Card”, followed by “Apply for Changes/Correction in PAN Data (CR-01 and CR-02)”.
- Start your application: Enter your PAN, choose between a physical card with e-PAN or e-PAN only, and select your preferred submission mode. Note the reference number generated after submission.
- Enter the updated details: Provide your name, date of birth and gender exactly as they appear on your Aadhaar. Aadhaar-based authentication can fail when these details do not match.
- Complete authentication: Depending on your submission method, enter the OTP sent to your UIDAI-registered mobile number or upload scanned supporting documents.
- Make the payment: The UTIITSL payment gateway accepts net banking and Indian credit or debit cards. .
- Save the acknowledgement: Use the acknowledgement number to track your application on the UTIITSL tracking page. For physical submissions, send the signed documents to a UTIITSL regional office in Navi Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai or New Delhi.
Your change | UTIITSL route | What to know |
|---|---|---|
Address only, PAN linked to Aadhaar | Address update facility | Free; uses the address recorded in Aadhaar |
Name, date of birth or other fields | PAN CR-01 | Aadhaar details must match for Aadhaar-based authentication |
Company, firm or trust details | PAN CR-02 | An authorised signatory must submit the application |
Source: UTIITSL PAN portal notices and payment guidelines.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
How to update PAN card details offline
For an offline PAN card correction, you complete a paper application and submit it at an authorised PAN centre. This option does not require Aadhaar-based OTP authentication.
- Get the appropriate form. Individuals, including foreign citizens, should use PAN CR-01. Companies, firms, trusts and HUFs should use PAN CR-02. Both forms are available through Protean and UTIITSL.
- Complete the application carefully. Use English block letters, preferably black ink, with one character in each box. Mark the checkbox beside each field you want to change.
- Add photographs and supporting documents. Attach two recent colour photographs measuring 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, with your signature crossing the left photograph. Include a copy of your PAN and the documents required for the requested change.
- Visit an authorised centre. You can hand in the application at a Protean TIN Facilitation Centre, Protean PAN centre or UTIITSL PAN centre. The fee is ₹107 for a physical card delivered in India or ₹72 for e-PAN only, inclusive of taxes. Keep the payment receipt for your records.
- Take the acknowledgement. Protean centres provide a 15-digit acknowledgement number, which can generally be used for tracking after three days. UTIITSL centres provide a coupon number. Keep this number until your request is processed.
PAN card correction form download
Applicant | Correction form | Download |
|---|---|---|
Individual, including a foreign citizen | PAN CR-01 | |
Company, firm, trust or HUF | PAN CR-02 |
Forms 49A and 49AA are no longer accepted from 1 April 2026. Under Rule 158 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026, applications for a new PAN use Form 93 for Indian citizens and
Form 95 for foreign citizens.
Last reviewed: September 2026.
Fees for PAN card update or correction
The fees for PAN card update or correction depend on the method of application and whether you want a physical copy of the updated PAN card. Here are the details:
The table presents the fee structure for PAN card corrections:
Method of submitting PAN application documents | Description | Fees (inclusive of taxes) |
Physical submission for physical PAN card dispatch | Dispatch within India | Rs. 107 |
Physical submission for physical PAN card dispatch | Dispatch outside India | Rs. 1,017 |
Paperless submission for physical PAN card dispatch | Dispatch within India | Rs. 101 |
Paperless submission for physical PAN card dispatch | Dispatch outside India | Rs. 1,011 |
Physical submission for e-PAN card | e-PAN card sent to applicant's email | Rs. 72 |
Paperless submission for e-PAN card | e-PAN card sent to applicant's email | Rs. 66 |
Documents required for PAN card correction
Here are the documents required for PAN card correction:
1. Copy of PAN card: You will need a photocopy of your existing PAN card.
2. Identity proof: Provide a copy of any of the following identity documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Driving License
- Passport
- Ration Card with a photo
3. Address proof: Submit a copy of any of the following address documents:
- Aadhaar Card (if it contains your current address)
- BSNL bill
- Water bill
- Bank statement
Additionally, if you need to correct your date of birth, make sure to provide proof of your correct date of birth.
PAN card correction form download online
You can download PAN card correction form directly from the websites of various authorised agencies like NSDL and UTIITSL. Simply search online for "Request for New PAN Card Or/And Changes or Correction in PAN Data" form (Form CSF).
Click here to download PAN card correction form.
Who can sign your PAN correction form?
The person who signs your PAN correction form depends on your application type:
- Individuals: Sign yourself.
- Hindu Undivided Family (HUF): The Karta (head) signs.
- Company: A Director signs.
- Other entities:
- Association of Persons (AOP), Body of Individuals (BOI), Local Authority, Artificial Juridical Person: An authorized signatory signs.
- Partnership Firm or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP): A Partner signs.
- Trust: A Trustee signs.
- Minor: A representative assessee signs.
Tracking your PAN correction application online
Here's how to easily check the status of your PAN correction application:
- Visit the NSDL PAN website (https://www.utiitsl.com/) or the UTIITSL website (https://www.utiitsl.com/).
- Look for "Know Status of PAN application" or "Track PAN card."
- Enter your Acknowledgement Number and the Captcha code.
- Click "Submit" to see your application status.
