Written By: Danish
A PAN card is essential for minors to access government schemes, open bank accounts, and secure their financial future early.
Children under 18 can't apply themselves. Parents/guardians must apply on their behalf via NSDL portal or offline methods.
You'll need child's birth proof, parent's ID/address proof, and passport-sized photo (scanned copy for online).
1. Visit NSDL website 2. Select 'New PAN - Form 49A' 3. Fill child & parent details 4. Upload documents & photo
Pay ₹93 (online fee) via debit/credit card/net banking. Save acknowledgement number for future tracking.
For physical verification, send documents to NSDL within 15 days. Missing deadline cancels application.
PAN card arrives within 15-20 working days. Track status using acknowledgement number on NSDL website.