Apply online for New PAN (Form 49A)

(a) Online PAN application is not available for:
* Government Organizations
(b) An applicant will fill Form 49A online and submit the same.
(c) If there are any errors, rectify them and re-submit the same.
(d) A confirmation screen with all the data filled by the applicant will be displayed.
(e) The applicant may either edit or confirm the same.
(f) On confirmation, an acknowledgment will be displayed. It contains a unique 15-digit acknowledgment number. 
(g) The applicant is requested to save and print this acknowledgment.
(h) 'Individual' applicants should affix a recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the acknowledgment. The photograph should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgement. (The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the acknowledgment).
(i) Signature / Left Thumb Impression should only be within the box provided in the acknowledgment. In case of applicants other than 'Individuals', the authorised signatory shall sign the acknowledgment and affix the appropriate seal or stamp.
(j) Thumb Impression should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
(k) If communication Address is within India

  • The fee for processing PAN application is Rs.67.00 (Rs.60.00 + 12.24% service tax).
  • Payment can be made either by
    1. Demand Draft
    2. Cheque
    3. Credit Card
  • If any of addresses i.e. office address or residential address is a foreign address, the payment can be made only by way of demand draft payable at Mumbai.

(l) If communication Address is outside India

  • The fee for processing PAN application is Rs.717.00 [Application fee Rs.67 (Rs.60.00 + 12.24% service tax) + Dispatch Charges Rs. 650.00].
  • Payment can be made only by Demand Draft payable at Mumbai.

(m) Demand draft and cheque should be drawn in favour of 'NSDL - PAN'.
(n) Demand draft shall be payable at Mumbai and the acknowledgment number should be mentioned on the reverse of the demand draft.
(o) Applicants making payment by cheque shall deposit a local cheque (drawn on any bank) with any HDFC Bank branch across the country (except Dahej). The applicant shall mention NSDLPAN on the deposit slip.
(p) Credit card payment.

Persons authorized to make Credit card payment are as below:


Category of Applicant

Payment by Credit Card can be made by / for

Individual

Self, immediate family members (parents, spouse, children)

HUF

Karta of the HUF

Company

Any Director of the Company

Firm

Any Partner of the Firm

Association of Person(s) / Body of Individuals /
Association of Person(s) Trust / Artificial Juridical Person / Local Authority

Authorised Signatory covered under section 140 of Income Tax Act, 1961

Applicants making credit card payment will be charged an additional surcharge of Rs.5.00 by the bank providing payment gateway facility.
On successful credit card payment acknowledgment will be displayed. Applicant shall save and print the acknowledgment and send to NSDL as mentioned in point (q) & (r) below.
(q) The acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of 'Individuals') along with Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity (name in the application should be same as in the proof of identity) & proof of address (Individuals, HUFs, Body of Individuals, Association of Persons & Artificial Juridical Person should provide proof of address of residence stated in the application) as specified in the application form is to be sent to NSDL at 'Income Tax PAN Services Unit, National Securities Depository Limited, 1st floor, Times Tower, Kamala Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai - 400013'.
(r) Super scribe the envelope with 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - Acknowledgment Number' (e.g. 'APPLICATION FOR PAN - 881010100000097').
(s) Your acknowledgment, Demand Draft, if any, and proofs, should reach NSDL within 15 days from the date of online application.
(t) Applications received with demand draft or cheque as mode of payment shall be processed only on receipt of relevant proofs and realisation of payment.
(u) For more information
- e-mail at: tininfo@nsdl.co.in , mailto:tininfo@nsdl.co.in
- Write to: National Securities Depository Limited, 1st floor,Times Tower, Kamala  Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai ¨C 400013