Step-by-Step Guide: Documents Required for PAN Card

10 January, 2024

Synopsis

Indian citizens must provide proof of age, identity, and address, while NRIs, companies, and minors have specific document requirements such as passports, bank statements, or registration certificates.
Applicants must fill out the appropriate form (Form 49A or 49AA) and submit the necessary documents either online or offline.
Once the application is submitted with the required documents, the PAN Card is generally issued within 15-20 working days.

Whether you are an Indian citizen or a foreign national, obtaining a PAN Card is vital for managing your finances in India. To apply for a PAN Card in India – whether you choose to do it online or offline, you need to fill a form and submit certain documents with your application. Here’s a guide on the documents needed for a PAN Card application in India.

Documents Required for PAN Card Application

As an Indian Citizen applying for a PAN Card, you need to fill form 49A and provide one copy each of your age, ID, and address proof document from this list of accepted documents:

Proof of Birth	Proof of Identity	Proof of Address
Birth certificate issued by a municipal authority Passport Aadhaar card Matriculation certificate Driving License Pension payment order Government-issued Domicile Certificate Marriage Certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar’s Office An affidavit, duly signed, affirming the date of birth before a Magistrate Photo ID card issued by the State or Central Government, Central Public Sector Undertaking, or State Public Sector Undertaking	Aadhaar Card Passport Voter ID card Driving License Ration card with a photograph Arm's License Pensioner Card with a photograph Applicant’s Ration Card Card issued by the Central Government Health Scheme A certificate from the applicant's bank, including their photo and bank account number	Aadhaar Card Driving License Voter ID card Passport Utility bills (electricity, water, gas) Post office passbook with address Bank account statement Domicile certificate issued by the government Property registration paperwork Property tax assessment notice Broadband service bill Landline invoices Spouse's passport Credit card statement Applicant's postal passbook with an address Accommodation allotment letter from central or state government (not exceeding 3 years old)

Documents Required for PAN Card for NRIs and HUFs

Non-Resident Indians and members of Hindu Undivided Family must fill Form 49 A and provide one copy each of their ID and address proof documents from the below list:

Proof of Identity

Proof of Address

Passport
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card issued by the Indian Government
PIO (Person of Indian Origin) card issued by the Indian Government
Other valid identification documents such as Taxpayer ID number, National ID number, and Citizenship ID number (all of these documents should be authenticated either by an 'Apostille' or by an Indian Embassy/ Consulate/ High Commission in the applicant's home country).

Passport
Foreign bank account statements in the applicant's home country
OCI card issued by the Indian Government
PIO card issued by the Indian Government
NRE (Non-Resident External) bank account statement in India
Registration Certificate issued by the Office of Foreigner's Registration, indicating the Indian address
Visa granted by any foreign country
Other valid identification documents such as Taxpayer ID number, National ID number, and Citizenship ID number (all of these documents should be authenticated either by an 'Apostille' or by the Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate in the applicant's home country)
Copy of appointment letter issued by an Indian company or employer along with an original Certificate of Address in India.

Documents Needed for PAN Card For Companies to Apply

Business Establishments applying for PAN Cards must provide the following documents based on company type or category they fall into:

Type of Entity	Required Documents
Indian Registered Company	Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Companies.
Firm in India	Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnership/Firms or Partnership deed.
Association of Persons (Trusts) in India	Trust Deed or Certificate of Registration Number issued by the Charity Commissioner.
Company registered outside India	Registration Certificate issued by India or approval from Indian Authority to set up an office in India; or Certificate of Registration from the applicant's country (attested by 'Apostille' or Indian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate).
Firm registered outside India
Association of Persons (Trusts) formed outside India
Other entities registered outside India

Documents Required for PAN Card for Students and Minors

Students or minors applying for PAN Card must also submit a copy each of their Address and ID proof from the following list of accepted documents:

Type of Proof	Required Documents
Address Proof	Aadhar card, Driving License, Passport, Bank account statement (last 3 months), Electricity, gas, or telephone Bill, Voter ID card, Government issued Domicile Certificate, Original Certificate of Address attested by Gazetted officer or MLA, Central/State Government issued letter of Accommodation Allotment (latest).
Identity Proof	Aadhar card, Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License, Ration Card, Original identity Certificate attested by Gazetted officer or MLA, Bank Certificate signed by Branch Manager.

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