PAN Correction Online: How to Update

A PAN card is an essential document for every Indian citizen. But have you ever looked at your PAN card and noticed a typo in your name? Or realised that your address hasn't been updated since you moved houses months ago? Well, these things happen.

However, updating these details on time is necessary. In this blog, we’ll walk you through how to do a PAN card update online. We can tell you it's much simpler than you might think!

Why do your PAN card details matter?

Your Permanent Account Number (PAN) card isn't just another document collecting dust in your drawer. It's essential for:

Filing income tax returns
Opening bank accounts
Making high-value purchases
Applying for loans
Conducting financial transactions

Even a small error can create big headaches down the road. That's why knowing how to update PAN details is so important for every Indian citizen.

Also Read: Easy Steps to Check CIBIL Score by PAN Card

What can be corrected in your PAN card?

Before diving into the PAN card correction form process, let's understand what you can actually change:

Name
Gender
Date of birth
Father’s name
Photo
Signature
Address
Contact information

Documents you'll need for a PAN card correction online

PAN card update requires you to keep certain essential documents handy. Here are the documents accepted for different categories of PAN card holders:

Category of applicant	Required documents
Individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF)	Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving license, Bank statements, Utility bills, Rental agreement, Marriage certificate (for name change after marriage)
Foreign citizens	Copy of passport, Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card, Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card
Companies, LLPs, Partnership firms	Copy of registration certificate issued by their respective registrar

Remember to self-attest all documents before uploading them for the PAN card update.

Online method for PAN card correction form submission

Follow the steps below to apply for a change of PAN card details online:

Step 1: Visit the NSDL (Protean) portal or the UTIITSL portal. They are authorised entities for PAN card issuance and correction.
Step 2: Click on the ‘Apply now’ button. Look for the ‘Change/Correction in PAN card details’ option in the PAN application type dropdown menu and click on it.
Step 3: Select your applicant category and enter your existing PAN card number, fill in the correct details, and click the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 4: Attach the required documents (find the list of documents further in the blog). Make sure your documents are:
- Clear and legible
- In the right format (usually PDF or JPEG)
- Within the specified file size (typically under 2MB)

Step 5: Pay the processing fee. The fee structure for PAN card corrections is as follows:

Mode of submission for the PAN correction form	Description	Fees (Inclusive of taxes)
Physical mode for physical PAN card dispatch	Dispatch within India	₹107
Physical mode for physical PAN card dispatch	Dispatch outside India	₹1,017
Paperless mode for physical PAN card dispatch	Dispatch within India	₹101
Paperless mode for physical PAN card dispatch	Dispatch outside India	₹1,011
Physical mode for e-PAN card	e-PAN card sent to email	₹72
Paperless mode for e-PAN card	e-PAN card sent to email	₹66

You can make the payments through credit/debit cards, net banking, and UPI.

Step 6: You'll receive an acknowledgement receipt with a 15-digit acknowledgement number. Save this number, it's your ticket to tracking your application status.

Offline method for PAN card correction form submission

Here are simple steps to apply for a PAN card correction offline:

Download the PAN card correction form from the NSDL (Protean) portal or the UTIITSL portal
Fill it manually
Attach supporting documents and photographs
Submit at your nearest Protean e-Gov or UTIITSL center

Who can sign your PAN card correction form

Depending on your application type, the person authorised to sign on your PAN card correction form can vary.

Individual applicants can sign it themselves
Karta can sign in the case of HUF
A director can sign for a company
An authorised signatory can sign in the case of an Association of Persons (AOP), a Body of Individuals (BOI), a local authority and an artificial juridical person
A trustee can sign for a trust
A representative assessee can sign for a minor

How to check the status of your PAN card update?

Now that you know how to correct the name (and other details) in the PAN card and successfully followed the aforementioned steps, you just need to wait till your updated PAN card arrives. Here's how to check where your application stands:

Visit the same portal where you submitted your application
Look for ‘Track PAN Status’ or a similar option
Enter your acknowledgment number
Check the status in real-time

FAQs about PAN card correction form submission

Will my PAN number change after correction?

No, your PAN number remains the same. Only corrections are updated.
Can I correct multiple details at once?

Yes, you can select multiple fields, other than PAN card name correction online, in a single application.
Is Aadhaar mandatory for PAN card correction form submission?

While not strictly mandatory for all corrections, Aadhaar is the most widely accepted proof and makes the process smoother.
Do I need to surrender my old PAN card after the update?

No, you don't need to surrender your old card. Once you receive the new one, you can just stop using the old card.

Your PAN card is an essential document that follows you through life's important financial moments. Taking just 15 minutes to correct any errors today can save you countless hours of frustration in the future. Following simple steps can help you submit your PAN card correction form online and offline.

Also Read: PAN 2.0 Project – What’s New?