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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Do’s and Don’ts while applying online for Reprint of PAN Card

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Important information for persons making application for a new PAN card / corrections (Request for Reprint of PAN Card or/ And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data)


  • Do use form Request for New PAN Card Or/ And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data for reprint of PAN card or for making changes/correction in PAN data.
  • Do fill the application in block letters in English and preferably with black ink.
  • Do paste a recent colour photograph (size 3.5 cm X 2.5 cm).
  • Do provide the signature within the box.
  • Do mention correct PAN.
  • If thumb impression is put on the application form, do get the thumb impression attested by Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
  • Do attach Proof of Identity (POI) and Proof of Address (POA) as per Rule 114 (4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962.
  • Do make sure that, the Name mentioned in application matches exactly with name mentioned in POI and (POA).
  • Do tick the column where change is required.
  • Do provide proof to support the requested change.
  • Do write the complete postal address in the application with landmark.
  • Do mention correct pin code in the address field.
  • Do mention telephone number / e mail id.
  • Do attach proof of PAN (copy of PAN card or PAN allotment letter issued by Income Tax Department, if any.) with the application.


  • Do not overwrite or make corrections by canceling any data in the application.
  • Do not pin or staple the photograph.
  • Do not sign across the box (i.e. signature should not be spread outside the box).
  • Do not provide POI and POA which is not in the name of applicant.
  • Do not write any details (date, designation, rank, etc.) along with the signature in the box. Do not mention Husband’s name in the Father’s Name column.
  • Do not abbreviate your name or do not use initials.
For further assistance :
  • Call TIN Call Centre at 020 – 27218080
  • e-mail us at:
  • For tracking the Status of application log on to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html
  • Write to: National Securities Depository Limited, 3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers, Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner Pune – 411045
  • SMS NSDLPAN Acknowledgment No. & send to 57575 to obtain application status.

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