Lost PAN Card? Know What to do Next!

PAN Card number is a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number provided specifically to the Indian taxpayers by the income tax department. However, if it gets lost, the condition becomes nerve-wracking.

Even if it happens, one thing to be kept in mind is that the department stores all tax-related records, transactions, and data of a person against their unique permanent account number. The government has come forward with a solution for these kinds of problems.

People can now easily apply for the lost PAN card or avail a duplicate PAN card without undergoing any trouble. Jotted down below are the useful steps to find out the correct process to get the lost card reissued.

How to get Duplicate PAN card Online?

In case you have lost, damaged or misplaced your PAN card, the Income tax department issues a duplicate one with the same number. Here are a few steps that should be followed to apply for the PAN card online:.

• Visit the official website to apply for the PAN card
• Hover your cursor over the Services option available in the menu
• From the dropdown menu, choose PAN
• Scroll down a bit and under the Reprint of PAN card option, choose Apply
• The page will redirect you to a separate navigation page
• Here, under the Apply Online option, you will find varying columns to add the details
• Under the Application Type, choose the last option – Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data / Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in existing PAN Data)
• And then, choose the category as applicable
• Fill up all the other details and click Submit

The application fee may vary. Non-resident individuals will have to pay Rs. 989, while the residents will have to pay Rs. 107. The available payment modes for the application fee are credit card, Debit Card, net banking, or Demand Draft. Once the payment of the application fee is successfully made, a number for recognition is generated for future references. Lastly, a PAN card with the existing number will be sent through post at the mentioned address.

Apply for Duplicate PAN Card Offline

In case you want to apply for a PAN card offline, you can avail the relevant form either from a nearby TIN facilitation centre or download the same from the official website. To fill-up the form, make sure you keep the following points in mind:

• The PAN application form needs to be filled only with black ink and should be in uppercase
• It is necessary to fill in all the required details in English only
• You must also mention the ten-digit PAN number
• You need to fill one character in one box carefully, and after each word, make sure to leave a box blank
• Two passport size photos are required that should be attached at the top of the application form
• A signature or left thumb Impression would be required across the photo without covering the face
• If you are adding the thumb impression, it should be suitably attested by the public notary, magistrate or any Gazetted government officer under official seal and stamp
• In case you wish to add an additional address to your PAN card, you can add the details at the check box available on the left side of the form.
• For an Indian residential address, the processing fee of the application form is Rs. 105, and if the address is outside India, the chargeable fee is Rs. 866.
• There are different payment modes; you can either pay using cheque, cash, or demand draft.

Documents for Duplicate PAN Card

Applying for a duplicate PAN card requires a specific set of documents. Here is a list to consider:

Identity Proof

• Photocopy of Voter ID
• Photocopy of Aadhar card
• Photocopy of passport
• Photocopy of Driving License
• Photocopy of arm's license
• Photocopy of pensioner card pertaining to the photograph of the applicant
• Photocopy of any other legal identity card issued by Central Government or State Government
• Affidavit verified before the bailiff for the proof of date of birth
• Photocopy of domicile certificate

Documents for Person of Indian Origin/ Foreign Nationals/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

• Photocopy of PIO card
• Photocopy of the passport
• Photocopy of the OCI card

Documents for Identity Proof by Non-Individual Entities

• A copy of the certificate of Incorporation provided by the registrar of companies
• Partnership Deed provided by the notarized copy of partnership deed or by a registrar of firms
• Certificate of registration provided by the registrar in case of limited liability partnerships.
• Copy of trust deed or trust registration certificate
• Copy of registration certificate or certificate of societies or associations provided by cooperative society registrar or by another approved government authority

Document for Non-Individual Entities

• Certification of incorporation
• Partnership deed for partnership firms
• Trust deed with the date of creation
• LLP agreement
• HUFs letter signed by the inheritor of HUF

Conclusion

A PAN card is crucial as it serves as an ID proof of a citizen, which automatically enhances its importance. In case you lose or get it damaged, simply follow the steps mentioned above to get the new one reissued.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

1. I have lost my PAN card and don’t remember the number as well. Can I still get a duplicate one?

A. In such a scenario, you can reach the NSDL officials. You can contact them on 020-27218080 on all working days between 7 AM to 11 PM.

2. Can someone misuse my lost PAN card?

A. Although nobody can misuse your lost PAN card; however, it is appropriate to file a complaint to the police.

3. Is there any additional payable charge that I need to incur for the reprint PAN service?

A. No, there are no extra charges that you would have to incur.

4. If I lost my PAN card, how do I know my PAN card number?

A. To check the PAN number, visit the official website. Tap on 'Know your PAN.' Fill in the required details. Now click submit. Enter the OTP received on the contact number. Click 'validate.' Once done, the name, PAN, jurisdiction, etc., will be done on the same screen.