PAN Card Correction Online: Want correction in your Permanent Account Number? Do this by sitting at home

Pan Card Correction Online: Your Permanent Account Number (PAN) is an extremely important document which contains details such as name, age and date of birth. A PAN card allows the  Income Tax Department to link all transactions such as  tax payments, TDS/TCS credits, returns of income, specified transactions and be able to remit large sums of money and so on with them. A PAN is also needed for opening a bank account, applying for driving license, Passport and even for filing Income Tax Return (ITR). However, incorrect information on your PAN card could lead to problems in the future. In order to avoid these problems, your best course of action would be to make the necessary changes to your PAN card.

Now making changes to your PAN card is extremely simple and can be done in online and offline mode. 

Notably, the processing fee to make corrections in your PAN data is Rs.96 (Rs.85 + taxes)

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Online
1. Visit NSDL ie, www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/ or the UTIITSL ie, www.utiitsl.com/ portal

2. Fill in the PAN Change Request Form online.

3. Enter your PAN number correctly

4. Make sure you select the checkbox next to the parameters that you wish to change.

5. For example, if you want to change your name spelling, enter the correct spelling, and select the checkbox on the left margin.

Note: If you do not select the checkbox, the change will not be made.

6. Check all your details and click on submit.

7. Once your changes have been confirmed, a 15-digit acknowledgement number will be displayed. 

8. Make the payment, take a print out of the acknowledgement, attach the required documents, and send it to: Income Tax PAN Services Unit (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Offline
1. Download and print the PAN correction form.

2. Fill the form, attach the required document and submit it to your nearest NSDL or UTIITSL centre. 

3. While filling in the details, remember to tick the box on the left margin for details that you would like changed on your PAN card.

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Documents Required for PAN Card Correction
Here is a list of documents that individuals and companies need to submit if they wish to make changes or correct details on their PAN card:
Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving license, Passport, any photo identity card issued by the central government, state government, or a public sector undertaking.