PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit card and one of the most important identity documents in India. PAN is needed for many things like filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, large financial transactions, and buying or selling property. PAN card is mandatory in many areas of life.
Sometimes, there are mistakes in the PAN card, such as in your name, date of birth, father’s/mother’s name, or address. Now, you can easily correct these mistakes through the official NSDL or UTIITSL website.
If you have a Minor PAN Card (for below 18 years), it does not have the child’s photo and signature. It only shows the guardian’s signature, PAN number, name, and date of birth. Using the PAN card correction process, you can add the child’s photo and signature after they turn 18.
To correct your PAN card, you only need your Aadhaar Card. If your Aadhaar card has the correct address and date of birth, you can update PAN without sending any documents. Normally, to create a PAN card, you need three documents – birth certificate, identity proof, and address proof. All these are already in your Aadhaar card, so you can update your PAN card easily using Aadhaar.
Follow the methods below to correct your PAN card online.
Pan Card Correction Online 2025
Follow these simple steps to correct your PAN Card online:
- Go to the official NSDL PAN Card portal. You can click the link below to visit it directly.
- Select Change/Correction under Type and select Individual under Category.
- Enter your correct name, date of birth, mobile number, Gmail ID, and PAN card number. (Even if you created your PAN from UTI, you can correct it here.) Click Submit.
- On the next page, you will get a Token Number. Click Continue.
- Enter the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar card. Then enter your name and father’s name correctly. Click Next.
- On the next page, select Residence and enter your complete address. Click Next.
- On the next page, select the documents you want to upload. Upload your photo, signature, and other required documents, then click Submit.
- Check your application carefully. If all details are correct, make the payment. Verify the OTP to complete the application.
- After submission, you will get an Acknowledgement Number and a slip. (Password = date of birth)
- Go to the home page and click Track Application to check the status using your Application Number.
- Once approved, you will get your e-PAN Card in Gmail within 24-72 hours. You will also receive the physical PAN Card by post within 7-30 days.