Child PAN Card- Many people think that PAN card is more needed when they grow up and get a job. But do you know that PAN cards are also made for children. It is called minor PAN card which is issued for children and teenagers below 18 years of age. According to reports, it is mainly used for financial transactions, to open bank accounts of children or to make any investment in their name.

There is no photo in the PAN card of children. Signatures are also not made. When the child completes 18 years of age, the same PAN card is upgraded. If you want to get a PAN card made for your child, then this work can be done online. We are telling the method for this.

How to make a child’s PAN card online

  • Find the NSDL website by visiting Google on your phone or laptop.
  • You have to go to Select Application Category and choose the Individual option.
  • After this, the child’s full name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID have to be entered.
  • You will have to enter the captcha code and submit the details.
  • After submitting the details, you will get a token number.
  • After that you have to click on ‘continue with PAN application form’.
  • Then you have to link the Aadhaar details. Along with this, you have to provide the details of the parents, income information and upload the required documents.
  • Finally, the required fees have to be paid, after which the PAN card will be delivered to your address within the next 15 days.
  • Once the PAN card is ready, it can also be downloaded.

It is important to note here that the entire process is done under the supervision of the parents because a child cannot apply for a PAN card.

To get a PAN card made for a child, mainly his identity proof, age proof and address proof are required. Identity proof includes Aadhar card, passport, ration card etc. Aadhaar card is the most common, you can use it. Aadhar card can also be given as address proof. If you want, you can attach a domicile certificate. If a birth certificate is asked for, then give that too.

It does not cost much to get a PAN card made. If you apply online, the work will be done for about 101 rupees. Many people also get this work done by going to the nearest cyber cafe or Jan Seva Kendra, there too the work is done for about 200 rupees. Within about 15 days of submitting the application, the PAN card is delivered to your given address.