How to get a PAN card made for children, know the easy process

New Delhi: The PAN card is an essential and necessary document, without which people face difficulties. If you do not have any problems opening an account in a bank or filing your ITR, then you will not face any issues. You can easily do this work through a digital process. On the other hand, a child below 18 years of age must also have a PAN card.

The government is running many grand schemes for minors. A PAN card is required to join the scheme. If you open an account in a bank for a child below 18 years of age, then the requirement of a PAN card comes into play. You can easily obtain a PAN card in the name of the child in a straightforward manner. The parents must apply for the child’s PAN card. The process of completing this work is also straightforward. You can find information related to this in the article.

How to get a PAN card made for children below 18 years of age

To obtain a PAN card for a child under 18 years of age, it is essential to understand specific key points. According to Chartered Accountant Sanjoli Maheshwari, children under the age of 18 will not be able to apply for a PAN card on their own. For this purpose, the guardian has to apply.

Whether the child lives abroad or in the country, you can adopt through both online and offline processes. If the documents are uploaded in the correct format and size, the entire process can also be completed online for children living in India. Its method is also straightforward. You can find the application process details below.

Know the online application process.

First, you will need to visit the official NSDL website.

After this, click on ‘New Application’.

After this, you will need to choose ‘New PAN – Indian Citizen (Form 49A)’ in ‘PAN Type’ and Individual in Category.

Then, you will need to upload the child’s information and the parents’ address, mobile number, and parents’ signatures.

After this, you will need to click Submit. On the next screen, you will have to fill in the details of the parents.
After this, you will have to upload the child’s photo and necessary documents.
After this, you will have to pay the fees and click on ‘Submit’.
After payment, you will receive an acknowledgement number easily.
If you have chosen physical document verification, please send all the required documents to the designated address within 15 days of submitting your application.
If you do not do this, the application may also get cancelled.