PAN Card– PAN card has become an important document. PAN card is required for any important work. PAN card is required for any work related to money like salary, investment etc. If you make a mistake in the name while making a PAN card, then there is no need to panic. You can correct your name in the PAN card sitting at home.
How to change your name in PAN card?
Online changes in PAN card can be done through TIN-NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL.
Step 1- First of all you have to visit either TIN-NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL website.
Step 2- Now here you have to fill the form for changing PAN details.
Step 3- You have to submit all the information and documents asked in the form.
Step 4- As soon as you fill in all these details, you will be given a 15 digit number to check the PAN card update status. Through this, you can check when your request for change in PAN card will be completed.
Does it cost money to update PAN card?
If you request an update in the physical PAN card as well, you will have to pay some amount. You can make this payment through debit card or credit card. As soon as the details are updated in the PAN card, the new PAN card will reach your home within 45 days.
Why is there a need to change the name?
Generally, the need to change the name in PAN card arises when-
The name may be misspelled.
Surname has been changed after marriage.
Or the name has been officially changed.