If you have spotted an error in your PAN card, there is no need to worry. Whether your name has changed after marriage, your address has been updated, or there is a mistake in your date of birth, photograph or signature, the correction process is now fully online. The Permanent Account Number is a vital financial identity document used for income tax filing and high-value transactions, so keeping it accurate is important.
Applicants can visit the official website of Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited and select ‘Change/Correction in Existing PAN Data’. After filling in personal details, users must upload valid identity, address and date of birth proofs along with a recent photo and signature. The fee generally ranges between Rs 101 and Rs 110 for Indian addresses.
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You can also download your e-PAN through the Income Tax Department e-Filing portal using Aadhaar-based OTP verification.
