PAN Card Correction Form: How To Make Correction In PAN Card Online?

Updated on: Jun 2nd, 2025

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To fix any errors in your PAN card, you can fill out the official PAN card correction form online through the NSDL or UTIITSL portal. The process of PAN card correction online is quick and requires uploading supporting documents, verifying OTPs, and paying a small processing fee. Whether you need to update your name, date of birth, or contact details, you can complete the correction from your mobile or desktop without visiting a PAN centre.

When to Apply for Corrections in a PAN Card

You can apply for PAN card correction online or offline when there is any mistake or change in your PAN card details, such as name, date of birth, photo, signature, father's name, Aadhaar, gender, mobile number, email ID or address. However, you can apply for correction only when the following conditions are met:

When you have a PAN card.
When your personal or contact details are printed wrongly or it is changed.
When you have supporting documents containing the changed or correct details.

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Online?

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

Step 1: Visit the NSDL PAN website or the UTIITSL website.

Step 2: Select the ‘Change/Correction in PAN card details’.

Step 3: Enter the ‘PAN Card’ number, fill in the details, and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 4: Your request will be registered, and you will receive a token or reference number on your email ID

Step 5: Select the options you want to update (name, father's name, date of birth, gender, address, contact information).

Step 6: Enter the updated details and other required details and upload the documents.

Step 7: Pay the required fees and submit the application.

Step 8: You will receive an acknowledgement number. Note down the number since it will be required to check the status of the correction application.

To know the detailed process of applying for a change in PAN card details, click here.

How to Apply for PAN Card Correction Offline?

You can also get the details changed/corrected in your PAN card offline. Follow the below steps to apply for PAN card correction offline:

Step 1: Download the ‘Request For New PAN Card Or/ And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data’ application from.

Step 2: Fill in the details in the application.

Step 3: Attach your signature and photograph to the application.

Step 4: Submit the form and the required documents to the nearest PAN centre.

Step 5: Pay the fees for PAN card update/correction.

Step 6: You will get the acknowledgement number from which you can track the status of your PAN card update application.

PAN Card Correction form Download Online

To correct your PAN card details, download the official PAN card correction form, titled “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data,” from the NSDL or UTIITSL portal.

Documents Required for PAN Card Correction

Copy of PAN card.
Proof of identity, address and date of birth (as provided below).

The documents accepted for proof of identity, address and date of birth for individuals and Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) are as follows:

Proof of Identity	Proof of Address	Proof of Date of Birth
Aadhaar card	Aadhaar card	Aadhaar card
Voter’s ID	Voter’s ID	Voter’s ID
Driving license	Driving license	Driving license
Passport	Passport	Passport
Ration card	Post office passbook having address of the applicant	Matriculation certificate or mark sheet recognised board
Arm’s license	Latest property tax assessment order	Birth certificate
Photo identity card issued by the Central or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking (PSU)	Domicile certificate issued by the Government	Domicile certificate
Pensioner card	Property registration document	Pension payment order
Central Government Health Scheme Card	Electricity bill, landline bill, gas bill or water bill not older than 3 months	Photo identity card issued by the Central or State Government or PSU
Certificate of identity signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament, Gazetted officer or Municipal Councilor	Allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central or State Government not older than 3 years	Central Government Health Service Scheme Card
Bank certificate on letter head from the branch containing duly attested photograph and bank account number	Bank account statement in country of residence not older than 3 months, Depository account statement or Credit card statement	Marriage certificate
	Certificate of address signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament, Gazetted officer or Municipal Councilor	Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth
	Employer certificate

The documents accepted for proof of identity and proof of address of foreign citizens are as follows:

Proof of Identity	Proof of Address
Copy of passport	Copy of passport
Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India	Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India
Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India	Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India
Attested copy of other national, taxpayer identification number, or citizenship identification number duly attested by ‘Apostille’ (for the countries signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the High Commission, Indian Embassy or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India	Attested copy of other national, taxpayer identification number, or citizenship identification number duly attested by ‘Apostille’ (for the countries signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the High Commission, Indian Embassy or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India
	Copy of registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office showing Indian address
	Copy of bank account statement in the country of residence or Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statement in India
	Copy of Residence Certificate in India or Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities
	Copy of Visa granted and appointment letter or contract from Indian Company and Certificate of Indian address issued by the employer

The documents accepted for proof of identity and address for companies, firms and artificial judicial persons having office in India are as follows:

Type of Applicant	Documents
Company	Copy of registration certificate issued by Registrar of Companies (ROC)
Partnership Firm	Copy of registration certificate issued by Registrar of firms or partnership deed
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)	Copy of registration certificate issued by the Registrar of LLPs
Trust	Copy of the trust deed or registration certificate number issued by Charity Commissioner
Association of Person, Local Authority, Body of Individuals, or Artificial Juridical Person	Copy of registration certificate number or agreement issued by registrar of cooperative society, charity commissioner, other competent authority, document originating from any department of Central or State Government showing identity and address

The documents accepted for proof of identity and address for companies, firms and artificial judicial persons having no office of their own in India are as follows:

Type of Applicant	Documents
Company/ Partnership Firm/ LLP/ Trust/ Association of Person/ Local Authority/ Body of Individuals/ Artificial Juridical Person	Copy of Registration Certificate issued in the country where the applicant is located, duly attested by ‘Apostille’ (for the countries signatories to the Hague Convention of 1961) or by the High Commission, Indian Embassy or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India
	Copy of Registration Certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities

Additional Documents Required to Change Name in PAN card

For married women - marriage invitation card, marriage certificate, or copy of passport showing husband’s name.
For individuals - publication of name change in the gazette.
For companies - ROC's certificate for a name change.
For partnership firms - Revised partnership deed.
For Association of Persons, trusts, Body of Individuals, or Artifical Judicial Persons - Revised registration, deed or agreement.
For minor name corrections like spelling correction, expansion of initials, etc. - Proof of identity containing corrected data.

Who Can Sign PAN Card Correction Form?

The following persons must sign the PAN card correction application:

Individual applicant
Karta, in the case of HUF
Director, in the case of a company
Authorised signatory, in the case of Association of Persons (AOP), Body of Individuals (BOI), local authority and artificial juridical person
Partner, in the case of a partnership firm or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)
Trustee, in the case of a trust
Representative assessee, in the case of a minor

Processing Fees and Charges For Pan Card Correction

The fee for submitting the PAN card correction form physically is ₹110 (₹1,020 for foreign addresses). For online correction with e-PAN delivery via email, the fee is ₹66–₹72.

The PAN card correction fees for online application submission are as follows:

Mode of submission of PAN application documents	Particulars	Fees (inclusive of applicable taxes)
PAN application submitted using physical mode for physical dispatch of PAN card	Dispatch of physical PAN card in India	107
	Dispatch of physical PAN card outside India	1,017
PAN application submitted through paperless modes for physical dispatch of PAN card	Dispatch of physical PAN card in India	101
	Dispatch of physical PAN card outside India	1,011
PAN application submitted using physical mode for e-PAN card	e-PAN card dispatched at the email ID of the applicant	72
PAN application submitted through paperless modes for e-PAN card	e-PAN card dispatched at the email ID of the applicant	66

How to Check PAN Card Correction Status?

You can check the status of your PAN card correction application online by following the below steps:

Step 1: Go to the NSDL PAN website or the UTIITSL website.

Step 2: Click on ‘Know Status of PAN application’ or ‘Track PAN card’.

Step 3: Enter the ‘Acknowledgement Number’ and Captcha code and click ‘Submit’.

The status of the correction application will be displayed on the screen.

Correcting errors in your PAN card is now a hassle-free process, thanks to the availability of the PAN card correction form online. Whether it's a name mismatch, wrong date of birth, or address update, you can easily initiate the PAN card correction online using NSDL or UTIITSL portals. Ensure all information is accurate and supported by valid documents to avoid processing delays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for a correction on my PAN card online?

Yes, you can change or update your PAN card details by filling out the PAN card correction application on the official website of NSDL or UTIITSL.

Is PAN card correction free?

No, you will need to pay the PAN card correction fees, which vary from Rs. 50 to Rs. 1,017, depending on how you receive your PAN card.

Can I cancel my PAN correction application?

No, once you submit the PAN card correction form, you cannot cancel it. However, you can apply a fresh correction form.

How many days will it take for PAN card correction online?

It takes around 15 days to get the corrected PAN card to your address by post.

Can I cancel my old PAN and apply for a new one?

No, you cannot cancel your old PAN card. You can only apply for changes or corrections to your personal or address details on your old PAN card.

Can I change my PAN number online?

No, the PAN number cannot be changed once it is issued. You can only change your personal and address details in your PAN card.

How can I correct my PAN card name mistake?

You can correct your name on your PAN card through the following process:

Visit the NSDL PAN website or the UTIITSL website.
Select the ‘Change/Correction in PAN card details’.
Enter the ‘PAN Card’ number, fill in the other details, and click the ‘Submit’ button.
Enter the required details on the form.
Select the name option and enter the changed/updated name.
Upload the required documents, pay the required fees and submit the application.
You will receive an acknowledgement number.
Take a printout of the acknowledgement, attach the documents and send it to the NSDL office at Pune or UTIITSL offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi or Chennai in case of physical submission of the documents.

How to change address in PAN card?

Though addresses are not printed on PAN cards, it is required to send the hard copy of PAN card to the postal addresses. Thus, the address is mentioned in the PAN card application. The address can be updated or changed by following the below process:

Visit the NSDL PAN website or the UTIITSL website.
Select the ‘Change/Correction in PAN card details’.
Enter the ‘PAN Card’ number, fill in the other details, and click the ‘Submit’ button.
Enter the required details on the form.
Select the address option and enter the changed/updated address.
Upload the required documents, pay the required fees and submit the application.
You will receive an acknowledgement number.
Take a printout of the acknowledgement, attach the documents and send it to the NSDL office at Pune or UTIITSL offices in Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi or Chennai in case of physical submission of the documents.

However, the address cannot be changed when PAN application forms are filled and submitted offline and authenticated using the Aadhaar OTP since, in such cases, the address listed in the Aadhaar database will be taken as the default address.

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