Duplicate PAN Card

After the announcement by the Chief of the Central Board of Direct Taxes in the Union Budget 2019 that the government will introduce centers across the country to facilitate applications of e-PAN cards, getting PAN Card online has become easy. 
You can get e-PAN card (a soft copy of your PAN card) from the portal of Protean eGov Technologies Limited with just your Acknowledgement number, date of birth, and PAN.

Here are the steps to download e-PAN card with your acknowledgement number:

• Visit the portal of Protean eGov Technologies Limited.
• Enter the acknowledgement number received by you.
• Click on the ‘Generate OTP’ tab and enter the OTP received on your mobile. 
• Click on the 'validate' button.
• Now click on the 'download PDF' tab to download the e-PAN.

Below are the steps to be followed to download an e-PAN card with PAN and Date of Birth:

• Visit the portal of Protean eGov Technologies Limited.
• Enter the required details in the form like your date of birth, PAN number and Captcha code.
• Now click on the 'submit' button and your download the e-PAN for free.

• You will get a token number after applying for a duplicate PAN card. Keep it safe for future references.
• Click on the 'Continue with PAN Application Form' tab.
• Enter the required personal details under the 'Personal Details' section. 
• Select any of the following modes of submitting the PAN application documents.
  • Submit digitally with e-sign & e-KYC.
  • Submit scanned images through e-Sign
  • Forward documents physically

• Make sure you check the box whether you need a physical PAN card or not.
• Enter your Aadhaar number, EID number, name as per your Aadhaar card, and father's and mother's name.
• Click on the 'next' button.
• Under the ‘Contact and Other Details’ category, choose the 'address for communication'. This can be your office or residence address. Fill in your address details.
• Once done, add your contact number and e-mail ID.
• Click on the 'next' button after rechecking everything.
• Under the ‘Document Details’ section, upload your Aadhaar card as address proof, date of birth proof and identity proof.
• Add the declaration by entering your full name and place along with the current date.
• Verify the information entered by you and click on the 'submit' button.
• On clicking the 'submit' button, you will be redirected to the payment page where you have to make the payment.
• On successful payment, you will receive a 15-digit acknowledgement number, which can be used to track your PAN card application. 
• You will receive your duplicate PAN card within approximatey 2 weeks from the date of application.

Follow the steps given below to request for and download a duplicate PAN card using your Aadhaar Card through the Protean eGov Technologies Limited portal:

• Visit the official website of TIN-Protean eGov Technologies Limited of the Income Tax Department, i.e. https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html.
• Completely fill in the form by providing the required data like your PAN and Aadhaar number, date of birth, and GSTIN.
• Now check the box against the ‘Terms & Conditions’ declaration and enter the Captcha code before clicking on the ‘Submit’ button.
• On clicking submit, you will be redirected to a new page wherein you have to scroll down and select the ‘receive OTP’ option on your registered mobile number and email ID.
• Now enter the generated OTP in the designated field  and click on the ‘Validate’ button for submitting your request for duplicate PAN card issuance.

Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for a duplicate PAN card offline:

• Download or print the form named ‘Request for new PAN Card and/or changes or corrections in PAN data’ and fill it aaccurately.
• Now mention your PAN number.
• Attach your 2 recent passport size photographs and cross-sign it carefully.
• Send the form along with the other mandatory documents like identity proof, address proof, etc. to the Protean eGov Technologies Limited center. 
• Make the required payment. 
• After receiving your form, the Protean eGov Technologies Limited will review it and provide you with a 15-digit reference number.
• Using this 15-digit reference number you can check the status of your PAN card application.
• The application will then be sent to the Income Tax PAN services unit and if the information is correct, you will receive your duplicate PAN Card within 14 days of applying for a duplicate PAN.

Below are the documents required to be submitted for obtaining a duplicate PAN Card:

• Self-attested proof of identity such as Aadhaar Card, Driving License, Voter’s ID, etc.
• Self-attested proof of address such as Aadhaar Card, Bank Account Statements, Utility Bills, etc.
• Self-attested document containing your date of birth such as Passport, Matriculation Certificate,
• Birth Certificate, etc.
• PAN allotment letter/ a self-attested copy of PAN Card.

• When you lose/damage your PAN card, you must file an FIR first. Send the copy of that FIR and the required documents for reprinting the PAN card application to Protean eGov Technologies Limited office.
• If your communication address is in India, the processing fee of the applications is Rs. 110 including taxes.
• If the address is outside India, the processing fee for PAN Card application is Rs. 1,020 including taxes.
• You can pay the processing fee through Credit Card, Debit Card, Demand Draft or Net Banking. 
  If you are paying through a credit card or debit card, an additional charge of 2% will be levied by the bank that provides gateway facility. Also, the bank may apply the exchange or conversion rates.
• Once the payment is completed successfully, acknowledgement will be displayed. Save this acknowledgement. Print it and send it to Protean eGov Technologies Limited e-Gov site.
• If the applicant is a minor, then their Aadhaar number will have to be provided in the application form. It will be authenticated by the concerned department.
• If you are a non-individual PAN applicant, your acknowledgement receipt must be signed by an authorised signatory i.e. Karta if it’s HUF, Partner if it is a Partnership Firm, Director if it is a Company, Trustee if it’s a Trust and Authorised signatory in all the remaining categories.
• If you have used your thumb impression as signature, it must be verified by a Magistrate/ Gazetted Officer/ Notary Public, under official stamp and seal.
• The PAN card will be sent at the address mentioned in your aadhaar card.
• Mention ‘Application for Reprint of PAN-Acknowledgement No’ on the top of the envelope while sending the application by post.

You can apply for a duplicate PAN card in any of the following situations :

• Loss or theft: Most people usually carry their PAN cards in their pockets or wallets, which makes it easy to lose it in case of a theft of wallet. This is one of the most common reasons for multiple applications of PAN card in India.
• Misplacement: People may leave their card somewhere and then forget about where they had kept it. Misplacing a PAN card is easy if kept in temporary places or if you are forgetful.
• Damage: People are left with the only solution of reprinting their PAN card in case of any damage to the existing PAN. 
• Change in information: The information or signature provided by you at the time of PAN card application may change with the time. In this situation, you will be required to change it and get the card reprinted with the changed information.

All taxpayers other than individuals must have an authorized signatory to file the application. Following is the list of authorized signatories:

• AOPs, Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), Firm, Companies, Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs), and Individuals ca apply for a duplicate PAN card.
• In addition to the individuals, the authorised signatory should file for the PAN application.
• A PAN should not be allotted to the applicant.
• The applicant must have a valid Aadhaar and their mobile number must be linked to their Aadhaar.
• Minors cannot apply for the e-PAN.
• Applicant cannot be covered under the Section 160 (Representative Assesse) of the Income Tax Act.

Individual taxpayers who already have an Aadhaar but are not given a PAN can apply for an Instant e-PAN by providing their mobile number linked with their Aadhaar. Following are the steps to be followed to apply for an instant e-PAN:

• Visit https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal and click on the ‘Instant E-PAN’ option.
• Select ‘Get New e-PAN’ and enter your Aadhaar number.
• Agree to the terms & conditions and click on ‘Continue’.
• Again agree to the terms & conditions on the OTP Validation page before clicking on ‘Continue’.
• Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
• Accept the terms & conditions and then click on ‘Continue’.
• You will have to validate your Aadhaar details on the next page and then select ‘Continue’.After submitting the required details, the Acknowledgement Number will be displayed on the screen.
• You will receive an SMS on your registered mobile number.

The process to download the e-PAN is explained below:

• Visit https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal and click on ‘Instant E-PAN’.
• Now select ‘Continue’ under the option of ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’.
• Enter your Aadhaar number.
• Then click on ‘Continue’.
• Now enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.
• Agree to validate the Aadhaar details. 
• Click on ‘Continue’.
• The status of your e-PAN will be displayed on the screen. 
• You will also find the e-PAN download option.

Follow the steps given below to replace a damaged PAN card:

• Visit the website of Protean eGov Technologies Limited at https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com.
• Fill in the the online PAN card replacement form.
• Then click on ‘submit’.
• Make sure that all entry fields are correct for successful application submission.
• In case you need to make changes to your PAN card, fill in the corresponding box with the required changes.
• Now enter your PAN details and address.
• Submit your Aadhaar card details along with the application form.
• Once the entry is made, the acknowledgment will be displayed on the screen. 
• The acknowledgement consists of:
  • Space for Signature
  • A unique 15-digit acknowledgement number
  • Category of the applicant
  • Details of Identity, Address and Date of Birth proof (applicable for Individual & HUF applicants).
  • Payment Details
  • Communication address
  • Permanent Account Number (PAN)
  • Applicant’s name
  • Space for Photograph (for 'Individual')
  • Date of Birth/ Agreement/ Incorporation/ Partnership or Trust Deed/ Formation of Body of Individuals/ Association of Persons
  • Father's Name (for 'Individual')
  • Aadhaar Number

On receiving the acknowledgement, you can check your PAN verification status.