PAN Card Update: The PAN card is an important document, without which all work gets stuck in the middle. A PAN card is necessary for financial and banking work. The Income Tax Department has recently started a special digital campaign. In this campaign, the need for a PAN card has been explained in detail.

This campaign is specifically designed for youth and children under 18 years of age. In such a situation, the question arises as to whether children can also obtain a PAN card. The answer is – yes. Scholarships are sent to children studying in school and college. Not only this, but there are many such schemes in place with which children are linked. A PAN card is required to open an account in the scheme.

Get a PAN card made for a child below 18 years of age

It is essential to obtain a PAN card for children under 18 years of age, as many vital tasks can be delayed or hindered without one. According to Chartered Accountant Sanjoli, children below 18 years of age cannot apply for a PAN card on their own. The work of applying has to be done by their guardian.

Whether the child is living in India or abroad (NRI), in both cases, the process of adopting a mixed approach of online and offline work can be done for the PAN card. Additionally, if the documents are uploaded in the correct format and size, the entire process can also be completed online for children residing in India.

Know how to apply online?

First, you need to visit the official NSDL website.

Then, you must click on ‘New Application’. The n in ‘P AN Type’,select  ‘New PAN – Indian Citizen (Form 49A)’ and in Category, Individual.

After this, the child’s information and the parents’ addresses, mobile numbers, and signatures must be uploaded.

After this, it has to be clicked on Submit again.

Then, on the next screen, the parents’ information must be filled in. The child’s photo and necessary documents have to be uploaded.

After this, pay the fee and click on ‘Submit’. After payment, you will receive an acknowledgement number easily.
After this, if you have chosen physical document verification, you can send all the required documents to the designated address within 15 days of submitting your application.
After this, the application will be rejected.
Then, a photo signature will not be possible on the PAN card.