Like all other government issued proofs, PAN too requires applicants to submit a certain set of documents for identification purposes. Application for PAN can be made either online or offline. There are two kinds of application forms available for the same. One is form 49A and the other, for foreigners is form 49AA. Also, applications can be made both for new PAN as well as correction or reprint of an existing PAN card.
Documents required for each type of PAN application are different and can be segregated based on the entities that are applying for it. Let us look into the different sets of documents required by various entities in order to obtain PAN.
Contents
For Individuals & HUF
Indian Citizens (including those located outside India)
| Proof of Identity | Proof of Address | Proof of date of birth |
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| (i) Copy of any of the following documents bearing name of the applicant as mentioned in the application:- | (i) Copy of any of the following documents bearing the address mentioned in the application:- | Copy of any of the following documents bearing the name, date, month and year of birth of the applicant as mentioned in the application:- |
| a. Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or | a. Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or | a. Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India;or |
| b. Elector’s photo identity card; or | b. Elector’s photo identity card; or | b. Elector’s photo identity card; or |
| c. Driving License; or | c. Driving License; or | c. Driving License; or |
| d. Passport | d. Passport | d. Passport |
| e. Ration card having photograph of the applicant; or | e. Passport of the spouse; or | e. Matriculation certificate or Mark sheet of recognized board; or |
| f. Arm’s license; or | f. Post office passbook having address of the applicant; or | f. Birth certificate issued by the municipal authority or any office authorised to issue birth and death certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths or the Indian Consulate as defined in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 (57 of 1955); or |
| g. Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking; or | g. Latest property tax assessment order; or | g. Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Central Public Sector Undertaking or State Public Sector Undertaking; or |
| h. Pensioner card having photograph of the applicant; or | h. Domicile certificate issued by the Government; or | h. Domicile certificate issued by the Government; or |
| i. Central Government Health Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card | i. Allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central Government or State Government of not more than three years old; or | i. Central Government Health Service Scheme photo card or Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card; or |
| j. Property Registration Document; or | j. Pension payment order; or | |
| (ii) Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer | (ii) Copy of following documents of not more than three months old (a) Electricity Bill; or (b) Landline Telephone or Broadband connection bill; or (c) Water Bill; or (d) Consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill; or (e) Bank account statement or as per Note 2 ; or (f) Depository account statement; or (g) Credit card statement; or |
k. Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages; or l. Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth. |
| (iii) Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch(alongwith name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant | (iii) Certificate of address signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer | |
| (iv) Employer certificate in original | ||
| Note: | Note: | |
| 1. In case of Minor, any of the above mentioned documents as proof of identity and address of any of parents/guardians of such minor shall be deemed to be the proof of identity and address for the minor applicant. | 1. Proof of Address is required for residence address mentioned in item no. 7. | |
| 2. For HUF, an affidavit made by the Karta of Hindu Undivided Family stating name, father’s name and address of all the coparceners on the date of application and copy of any of the above documents in the name of Karta of HUF is required is required as proof of identity, address and date of birth. | 2. In case of an Indian citizen residing outside India, copy of Bank Account Statement in country of residence or copy of Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statements (not more than three months old) shall be the proof of address. |
Foreign Citizen located within / outside India at the time of application for PAN
For Individuals and HUF
| Proof of Identity | Proof of Address (Proof should contain the address mentioned in the PAN application form) |
|---|---|
| Attestation not required – | Attestation not required – |
| 1. Copy of passport, or | 1. Copy of Passport, or |
| 2. Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India, or | 2. Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India, or |
| 3. Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India, Or | 3. Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India, or |
| Attestation required –4. Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format) . | 4. Copy of Bank account statement in the country of residence, or |
| 5. Copy of Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statement in India, or | |
| 6. Copy of Certificate of Residence in India or Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities, or | |
| 7. Copy of Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office showing Indian address, or | |
| 8. Copy of Visa granted & Copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company & Certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer. | |
| Attestation required –9. Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format). | |
| Note: In case Office Address (of India) is mentioned in application made by foreign citizens, then it is mandatory to provide following documents as proof for office address in addition to any of the above residence proof: I. Copy of appointment letter/contract from Indian Company and II. Certificate (in original) of address in India of applicant issued by authorized signatory of employer on employer’s letter head mentioning the PAN of the employer and III. Copy of PAN card for the PAN mentioned in the employer’s certificate.
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For Categories other than Individuals & HUF i.e. Firm, BOI, AOP, AOP (Trust), Local Authority, Company, Limited Liability Partnership,Artificial Juridical Person
List of documents which are acceptable as proof of identity and address for applicants other than individual and HUF is as below:
1.Having office of their own in India:
| Type of Applicant | Document to be submitted |
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| Company | Copy of certificate of registration issued by Registrar of Companies. |
| Partnership Firm | Copy of certificate of registration issued by Registrar of firms or Copy of Partnership Deed. |
| Limited Liability Partnership | Copy of Certificate of Registration issued by the Registrar of LLPs |
| Association of Persons (Trust) | Copy of trust deed or copy of certificate of registration number issued by Charity Commissioner. |
| Association of Person, Body of Individuals, Local Authority, or Artificial Juridical Person | Copy of Agreement or copy of certificate of registration number issued by charity commissioner or registrar of cooperative society or any other competent authority or any other document originating from any Central or State Government Department establishing identity and address of such person. |
2. Having no office of their own in India:
| Type of Applicant | Document to be submitted |
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| Company/Firms/Limited Liability Partnership/AOP (Trusts)/AOP/ BOI/Local Authority/Artificial Juridical Person | (1.1) Copy of Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by “Apostille” (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India. (1.2) Copy of registration certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities. |
Supporting document required for changes in PAN data
| Case/Applicant type | Document acceptable for change of name/father’s name | |
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| Married ladies – change of name on account of marriage |
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| Individual applicants other than married ladies |
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| Companies |
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| Firms / Limited Liability Partnerships |
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| AOP/ Trust/ BOI/ AJP/ LOCAL authority |
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Documents Required For PAN Application