PAN 2.0: Changed Your Address? Know the Step-by-Step Process to Update Your PAN Delivery Address

The central government is launching a new project to update PAN cards. This project will be implemented under the government’s Digital India mission. The cabinet has already given its approval to the project.

Following this announcement, many questions have arisen among the general public regarding PAN cards, particularly concerning address changes and the delivery of new PAN cards. The Income Tax Department has now provided all the necessary information on this matter. Let’s take a look at the rules regarding addresses under the new PAN 2.0 system.

After the news of PAN 2.0 was announced, many people asked how those who live in a different city due to work or other reasons, or who have changed their address, will receive their new PAN cards. In response to this question, the Income Tax Department stated that a new PAN card will only be issued when the cardholder applies for an update or correction.

Simply put, the new PAN card will remain valid. The customer can use it for all purposes. If they apply for a new, updated PAN card, they will be delivered a new PAN card with a QR code.

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Can the address on the PAN card be changed?

The Income Tax Department has also answered this question. The procedure for changing the address has also been explained. The Income Tax Department has stated that those who want to change their address on their PAN card or make any corrections can do so free of charge. No money needs to be paid. For this, the PAN card holder has to go to the NSDL or UTIISL website and change the address using their Aadhaar card. If they want to correct any other information, that can also be done from here.

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Procedure for changing the address on the PAN card:

Changing the home address on the PAN card is very easy. The entire process will be online and free of charge. There is no need to go anywhere else. Not a single penny will be spent. For this, the PAN card holder must first go to the UTIISL website. There, they have to provide their PAN number, Aadhaar number, email ID, and mobile number. After filling in all the details, clicking on the address change option will update the address through the Aadhaar card.