Do not tick checkboxes on the left if you are requesting only a new PAN. For any change/correction, mark the box corresponding to the field that requires updating
1. Full Name
Choose the correct title
Individuals should write full names in expanded form, avoiding abbreviations or initials.
Example:
Last Name/Surname
First Name
Middle Name
SINGH
VIVEK
KUMAR
Non-individuals must write the full entity name starting from the Last Name/Surname field. If the name is too long, continue in First Name and Middle Name fields.
Example: XYZ DATA CORPORATION (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
Last Name/Surname
First Name
Middle Name
X Y Z D A T A C O R P O R A T I O N ( I N D
I A )
P R I V A T E L I M I T E D
Avoid abbreviations in company names. Use “Private Limited” instead of Pvt Ltd, P. Ltd., etc
Sole proprietors must apply in their own full name.
Do not use prefixes such as Shri, Smt, Kumari, Dr., Major, M/s, etc
2. Name to be Printed on pancard
Individuals may provide full or abbreviated name, but the last name must appear.
Example: Vivek Kumar Singh
Full: VIVEK KUMAR SINGH
Abbreviated: V. K. SINGH
Non-individuals should use the same name as in Item 1.
Avoid titles like Shri, Smt, Dr., M/s
3. Details of Parents (Individuals Only)
Father's name is mandatory; mother's name is optional.
Married women must provide their father's name, not husband's.
Choose which parent's name appears on PAN; if not selected, father's name is the default.
4. Date
Cannot be a future date
Format: DD MM YYYY
Example: 15th March 1990 → 1 5 0 3 1 9 9 0
Date varies by applicant type:
Individual – Date of Birth
Company – Date of Incorporation
Partnership Firm/LLP – Date of Partnership Deed or Registration
Trust – Date of Trust Deed or Registration
Association/Body of Individuals – Date of Formation
Gender
Required for Individuals.
Leave blank for other categories.
6 & 7. Photo / Signature Mismatch
Tick if the existing pancard has the wrong photo/signature.
Enclose original pancard with acknowledgment.
8. Address for Communication
Select Residential or Office.
Individuals/HUF/AOP may choose either.
Companies, LLPs, Trusts, Local Authorities: Office address mandatory.
Fill at least two of the first four address fields.
Town/City, State/UT, and PIN are mandatory.
For foreign addresses, select “Outside India”, provide country, and ZIP code.
9. Update Other Address
Tick box if updating additional addresses and provide details.
10. Telephone Number and Email
Include country code for mobile/STD numbers.
Example (Delhi landline): 91-11-23555705 Example (Mobile): 91-9102511111
NRIs/foreign nationals must include appropriate ISD and city codes.
At least one telephone or email is required for communication.
