Wrong Date of Birth in PAN Card? Correct It Immediately with These Easy Methods

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PAN Card Update: Nowadays, the PAN card serves more than just tax filing; it has become an essential identity document. Whether you’re opening a bank account, investing, applying for a loan, or completing KYC, the PAN card is necessary everywhere. In this context, if the date of birth on the PAN card is incorrect, it can hinder everything from minor tasks to significant financial dealings. Thus, it’s important not to take this mistake lightly.

Issues with Incorrect DOB

An incorrect date of birth on a PAN card can lead to problems right from the KYC process. If the PAN details do not align with other documents like Aadhaar, passport, or driver’s license, verification may fail. In banking and investment applications, discrepancies can result in rejection of the application.

Mistakes in the date of birth are not confined to banking or investment issues. Even when submitting income tax returns, inconsistencies in records can complicate matters. Often, you may need to respond to notices or provide clarifications, which can be both time-consuming and expensive. This seemingly minor error can escalate into serious legal or financial troubles over time.

How to Correct an Incorrect DOB on Your PAN Card?

To amend the date of birth on your PAN card, you need to visit the official website of Protek (previously NSDL) or UTIITSL. You can apply online by selecting the ‘Changes or Correction in Existing PAN Data’ option. This process requires you to provide documents that verify the correct date of birth, such as your Aadhaar card, birth certificate, or 10th-grade marksheet.

Simple Online Correction Process

Start by visiting the appropriate website and choosing the type of application. Next, input your PAN number, name, and other necessary details. Make sure to check the box next to the date of birth field to confirm the correct date is entered. After that, upload the required supporting documents and pay the applicable fee. Once you submit the form, you will receive an acknowledgement number, which you can use to monitor the status of your application.

Easier way with e-KYC

If you choose e-KYC, corrections are possible without uploading any documents using an Aadhaar-linked OTP. This method is considered quick and convenient. Once the corrections are complete, the updated PAN card is sent to your address within a few weeks. Ignoring an incorrect date of birth on your PAN card can lead to serious problems in the future. Therefore, it’s wise to have the error corrected immediately upon discovering it. A PAN card with accurate information not only simplifies your work but also saves you unnecessary stress and hassle.

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Sweta Mitra

Working in the media for last 7 years. The journey started in the year 2018. For the past few years, my working experience has been in Bengali media. Currently working at Timesbull.com. Here I write like Business, National, and Utility News. My favorite hobbies are listening to music, traveling, food,...

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About the Author

Sweta Mitra

Sweta Mitra - Author at TimesBull

Working in the media for last 7 years. The journey started in the year 2018. For the past few years, my working experience has been in Bengali media. Currently working at Timesbull.com. Here I write like Business, National, and Utility News. My favorite hobbies are listening to music, traveling, food,...

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