In today’s time, whether opening a bank account or applying for a loan, getting a credit card or filing ITR, PAN card is required for all the work. But have you ever wondered what will happen if the PAN card is lost or stolen? If your PAN card is lost, how can you get it again? If you don’t know, then it doesn’t matter, we will tell you some easy steps by which you will be able to get your PAN card again without any hassle.
If your PAN card falls somewhere or gets stolen, then first of all you have to complain to your nearest police station. If your PAN card falls into someone’s hands, then no one can misuse it.
How to apply
Method of applying online
To apply the online process, you need to have to go to the concern official website of the NSDL.
After that, you have to click on Reprint PAN Card.
After clicking on Reprint, you have to enter PAN number, Aadhaar number, date of birth, GSTIN number and the captcha given on the screen.
Enter the address and PIN code and confirm.
After the address is verified, an OTP will come to your number.
After entering the OTP, you will be asked to make the payment.
After making the payment, submit the form.
After submitting the form, you will get a receipt.
You can check the status of your application on the NSDL website.
You can also go to apply for the duplicate PAN card offline process
To apply offline, you have to go to the NSDL website.
From there, you can also have to download the correct application form.
After filling the form, you have to attach any identity card and residence certificate issued by the government with the form.
You need to go to your nearest recognised PAN center with the filled form and all the attested documents.
After which your PAN card will be delivered to your home within 10 to 15 days.
You will have to pay only Rs 50 for applying through both online and offline mediums. Apart from this, you can download digital PAN card for free by registering Aadhaar number on NSDL website.