PAN Card Online Apply — How to Get Your PAN Card Online, Documents & Fee

PAN Card Online Apply 2026 — Complete Step by Step Guide

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is one of the most important documents for every Indian citizen. Whether you are opening a bank account, filing income tax returns, investing in mutual funds, buying property, or even getting a mobile SIM — PAN card is required almost everywhere.

In 2026, applying for a PAN card has become even more streamlined — you can apply fully online through three official platforms and even get an Instant e-PAN for free in minutes using just your Aadhaar card.

This complete guide covers everything — new 2026 rules, eligibility, documents required, fee, and step-by-step apply process for both NSDL and UTIITSL portals.

Important 2026 Update: The government introduced new PAN card application rules effective from 1 April 2026. From this date, Aadhaar alone is no longer accepted as the only document for applying for a PAN card. Applicants must now provide additional documents such as a birth certificate, voter ID, passport, driving licence, or Class 10 certificate.

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What is a PAN Card?

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is used to identify every taxpayer in the country.

PAN card is required for:

New PAN Card Rules — April 2026

This is the most important update for 2026 that most people don't know:

• From 1 April 2026, Aadhaar alone is no longer sufficient as the only document for a new PAN application
• Applicants must now provide additional documents such as birth certificate, voter ID, passport, driving licence, affidavit, or Class 10 marksheet
• If the name on your PAN card does not match your Aadhaar card, your PAN may be deactivated — update it immediately
• The government has also introduced new PAN application forms replacing the older ones

Who Can Apply for PAN Card?

Good news: There is no age limit for PAN card — even minors can have a PAN card applied through their parents.

PAN Card Fee 2026

Documents Required for PAN Card 2026

Proof of Identity (any one)

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Ration Card with photograph
• Arm's Licence
• Photo ID card issued by Central / State Government

Proof of Address (any one)

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Post Office Passbook with address
• Latest electricity / telephone / water bill
• Bank account statement
• Domicile Certificate

Proof of Date of Birth (any one — NEW requirement from April 2026)

• Birth Certificate
• Class 10 / Matriculation Certificate
• Passport
• Voter ID Card
• Driving Licence
• Aadhaar Card
• Pension Payment Order

Photograph

• 2 recent passport size photographs (for offline / physical application)

3 Ways to Apply for PAN Card Online

Method 1 — Instant e-PAN (Free — Fastest)

This is the easiest and completely free method — get your e-PAN in minutes!

1. Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal — incometax.gov.in
2. Click on "Instant e-PAN" on the homepage
3. Click "Get New e-PAN"
4. Enter your Aadhaar number and click Continue
5. An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number
6. Enter the OTP and verify
7. Your details will be auto-fetched from Aadhaar
8. Confirm the details and submit
9. e-PAN will be generated immediately and sent to your email
10. Download your e-PAN PDF — it is a valid PAN card digitally signed by the Income Tax Department

Note: Instant e-PAN is a digital PDF — if you need a physical plastic card, apply through NSDL or UTIITSL below.

Method 2 — Apply through NSDL (Protean eGov)

1. Visit the official NSDL portal — onlineservices.proteantech.in
2. Under "Application Type" select "New PAN — Indian Citizen (Form 49A)"
3. Select Category — Individual / Company / Firm etc.
4. Fill in your personal details — name, date of birth, email, mobile
5. Submit and note the 15-digit Acknowledgement Number
6. Upload your documents — proof of identity, address, and date of birth
7. Pay the application fee — ₹107 online
8. If applying via e-KYC mode — verify using Aadhaar OTP — no document upload or physical submission needed
9. If applying via physical document mode — send self-attested documents to:

1. Track your application using the Acknowledgement Number on the NSDL portal

Method 3 — Apply through UTIITSL

1. Visit the official UTIITSL portal — pan.utiitsl.com
2. Click on "Apply for New PAN Card (Form 49A)"
3. Fill in the online application form with personal details
4. Upload required documents — identity, address, date of birth proof
5. Pay the fee — ₹107 online
6. Submit and note the Application Reference Number
7. Track status at pan.utiitsl.com using your application number

Which portal to choose? Both NSDL and UTIITSL are official and equally valid. NSDL is slightly more popular. For instant e-PAN, always use the Income Tax portal — it is free and fastest.

PAN Card Status Check — How to Track Your Application

NSDL Status Check

1. Visit tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html
2. Select "PAN — New/Change Request"
3. Enter your 15-digit Acknowledgement Number
4. Enter Date of Birth / Incorporation
5. Enter Captcha → Submit → Status shown

UTIITSL Status Check

1. Visit trackpan.utiitsl.com
2. Enter your Application Coupon Number or PAN number
3. Enter date of birth and captcha → Submit → Status shown

Income Tax Portal (Instant e-PAN)

1. Visit incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN → Check Status
2. Enter Aadhaar number → OTP verify → Status shown

PAN Card Correction / Update Online

If your PAN card has wrong name, date of birth, or address:

1. Visit onlineservices.proteantech.in or pan.utiitsl.com
2. Select "Changes or Corrections in Existing PAN / Reprint of PAN Card"
3. Enter your existing PAN number
4. Fill in the corrected details
5. Upload supporting documents for the correction
6. Pay ₹107 fee
7. Submit and track using acknowledgement number

Important 2026 reminder: If your name on PAN does not match Aadhaar, your PAN may be deactivated. Update it immediately!

PAN Card Download — How to Get e-PAN PDF

If you already have a PAN and want to download the e-PAN:

1. Visit incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN → Check Status / Download
2. Enter your Aadhaar number
3. Verify with OTP
4. Download e-PAN PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

You can apply through three official platforms — Income Tax Portal (incometax.gov.in) for free instant e-PAN, NSDL Protean portal (onlineservices.proteantech.in), or UTIITSL portal (pan.utiitsl.com). Physical card fee is ₹107 for Indian residents.

Instant e-PAN is a free digital PAN card issued instantly through the Income Tax portal using your Aadhaar number. It is completely free of charge and valid for all purposes where a physical PAN is required.

From April 2026, you need proof of identity, proof of address, AND proof of date of birth. Aadhaar alone is no longer sufficient — you must also provide a birth certificate, Class 10 certificate, voter ID, passport, or driving licence as date of birth proof.

Instant e-PAN is generated within minutes. Physical PAN card is dispatched within 15 working days after your application and documents are processed.

₹107 (including GST) for physical PAN card with Indian address. ₹989 for foreign address. e-PAN is completely free through the Income Tax portal.

For NSDL applications — visit tin.tin.nsdl.com and enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number. For UTIITSL — visit trackpan.utiitsl.com. For instant e-PAN — check on incometax.gov.in.

As per new 2026 rules, if the name on your PAN does not match your Aadhaar, your PAN may be deactivated. Visit NSDL or UTIITSL portal immediately and apply for PAN correction with correct supporting documents.

Conclusion

A PAN card is an essential document for every Indian citizen — and in 2026 getting one is easier than ever. The free Instant e-PAN through the Income Tax portal gives you a valid digital PAN card in minutes using just your Aadhaar. For a physical card, NSDL and UTIITSL portals are equally reliable and charge just ₹107.