PAN-Aadhaar Update— Major update for PAN and Aadhaar Card holders. In India, it is now necessary to link PAN and Aadhaar for most financial and government work. From tax filing to banking and EPFO, the information of both should match everywhere. If there is even a slight difference in the name or date of birth (DOB), the linking fails and many important works can get stuck in the middle.
Simple spelling mistakes and different format or way of writing the name can cause problems. For example, if the name on the Aadhaar card is Kumar Anil Verma and the name on the PAN card is Anil Kumar Verma, then it will be considered a mismatch. Similarly, if there is some difference in the date of birth and gender, then they cannot be linked.
If these two cards are not linked, then filing income tax returns, bank account, loan processing, investment and even withdrawing money from EPFO can become difficult. EPFO has also clarified that the details of Aadhaar and PAN should be the same to pass the claim.
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If the name or date of birth in Aadhaar is wrong, it can be corrected online. For this, go to the UIDAI website. Login by entering Aadhaar number and OTP. Then go to the Update Demographics section and correct the name or DOB. After filling the correct information, documents like birth certificate or passport will have to be uploaded. On submitting, you will get URN (Update Request Number) from which you can check the update status.
How to correct your PAN details?
To correct the mistake in PAN card, first go to NSDL or UTIITSL website. After this, choose the option of Changes or Correction in PAN Data. Then enter the PAN number, fill in the correct information and upload the remaining required documents. The fee for this process is around 110. On completing the application, you will also get an acknowledgment slip, through which the status can be tracked further.
Method of linking PAN and Aadhaar
First of all, make sure that the details in both the documents are the same. Then go to the Income Tax e-filing portal and select the option of Link Aadhaar. Enter the PAN and Aadhaar number, fill in the name and enter the mobile number linked to Aadhaar. Verify after receiving the OTP. In a few seconds, the linking message will appear on the screen.
Documents required for PAN and Aadhaar update
For name correction: Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, Marriage Certificate
For Date of Birth Correction: Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, Passport
Identity Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License