PAN Card

How To Make Change Or Update In The Name In PAN Card? Jan 21, 2019 Alankit The Income Tax Department has made it compulsory for all taxpayers in India to have a Permanent Account Number, which is referred to as PAN. The number, a ten-digit alphanumeric code is printed on the PAN Card which serves an extremely important document and a unique identity proof for all individuals and entities, which come under the Income Tax Act of 1961. The PAN Card can be obtained by submitting an online pan application as well as through TIN Facilitation Centres (TIN-FCs) for PAN related services. Having presence in over 673 cities and 6120 business locations, Alankit Limited brings services for getting a PAN card and processing of pan card change form in case the PAN holder requires some changes in his or her PAN details. The most common changes which people seek in their PAN details are corrections in name, change in contact address, updating date of birth, etc. Importance of correcting name in PAN card Firstly, let us understand the need for a PAN card. If an individual, company or firm wants to perform any kind of high-value financial transaction, they must have a valid PAN card. This is applicable not only for Indian citizens and entities but for all non-resident Indians (NRIs) residing outside India who have taxable income; or if they want to involve in share trading or invest in immovable properties and mutual funds. The Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the I-T Department remains the same throughout the lifespan of the PAN holder. PAN holders should consider making essential changes or rectifications in their PAN details as an important task which can otherwise delay further documentation or bank related process carried out on the basis of PAN card. On December 5^th, 2018, new rules pertaining to PAN card, as mentioned below, were implemented by the I-T Department. According to the new rules, it is not mandatory for individuals whose mothers are single parents to mention their father’s name. The revised application forms will have the option asking whether individuals want to give their father’s name or mother’s name to be listed on their PAN cards While new applicants of PAN are required to submit accurate name-related details, existing PAN holders must ensure they get the name-related errors rectified as early as possible. Corrections in the name in PAN details might arise as a result of: • Spelling mistakes in the name of the applicant/father/mother, either at the time of printing the PAN Card or wrong information provided by the applicant • Change of a person’s name after marriage or divorce. Steps to change or update name in PAN details • Filling application form: The pan card form can be downloaded from the Alankit website or the official website of the I-T Department. Resident Indians and companies must select pan application Form 49A whereas entities and individuals residing outside India must select Form 49AA . The applicant’s name should be carefully updated in the form. The first name, middle name and last name/ surname should be suitably written in the designated boxes. Also, the applicants should suitably mention their name in designated box as he or she would like it printed on the PAN card. Individuals and non-Individuals should mention their name at the right place and must take utmost care to avoid overwriting. • Submitting documents for name change: After duly filling and signing the pan card correction form online, supporting documents must be furnished as proofs. The signature should be provided only in the designated box and any unwanted information should not be given. The documents required are latest passport-sized photographs, proof of identity (POI) and valid proof of address (POA). The documents should contain the correct name of the applicant and those could be Aadhaar Card, Voters ID card with correct name details, Matriculation certificate, Photo ID card which is issued by the government, Marriage Certificate, Copy of Passport with Husband’s Name, etc. Foreign nationals should provide their citizenship identification number, copy of passport, etc. Read More: Documents Required For PAN Card • Payment of Processing Fee: Charges for processing the pan card correction application varies depending on the applicants’ address. The cost for revision or any kind of change in PAN card ranges from Rs 107 to Rs 120 (all inclusive) for Indians and around Rs. 1,040 for residing outside India. The application forms can be submitted at Alankit office spanning across the country. They are, then, forwarded to the National Securities Depository Limited, PAN Department. • Receiving updated PAN card with name correction: The applicants will receive an acknowledgment slip from Alankit after the successful submission of their forms. The company offers prompt services which includes regular follow-ups with the PAN department. The PAN card with the revised changes is sent to applicants who will receive the same within a time period of 15 to 20 business days. After 3 or 4 days of application, tracking the status of applications by the PAN holders is also possible using the 15 digit unique Acknowledgment Number. Read Also: How to Correct A DOB On A PAN Card? Read Also: How Long Will It Take For A PAN Card Correction?

How To Make Change Or Update In The Name In PAN Card?

Jan 21, 2019 Alankit

The Income Tax Department has made it compulsory for all taxpayers in India to have a Permanent Account Number, which is referred to as PAN. The number, a ten-digit alphanumeric code is printed on the PAN Card which serves an extremely important document and a unique identity proof for all individuals and entities, which come under the Income Tax Act of 1961. The PAN Card can be obtained by submitting an online pan application as well as through TIN Facilitation Centres (TIN-FCs) for PAN related services.

Having presence in over 673 cities and 6120 business locations, Alankit Limited brings services for getting a PAN card and processing of pan card change form in case the PAN holder requires some changes in his or her PAN details. The most common changes which people seek in their PAN details are corrections in name, change in contact address, updating date of birth, etc.

Importance of correcting name in PAN card

Firstly, let us understand the need for a PAN card. If an individual, company or firm wants to perform any kind of high-value financial transaction, they must have a valid PAN card. This is applicable not only for Indian citizens and entities but for all non-resident Indians (NRIs) residing outside India who have taxable income; or if they want to involve in share trading or invest in immovable properties and mutual funds. The Permanent Account Number (PAN) issued by the I-T Department remains the same throughout the lifespan of the PAN holder.

PAN holders should consider making essential changes or rectifications in their PAN details as an important task which can otherwise delay further documentation or bank related process carried out on the basis of PAN card.

On December 5^th, 2018, new rules pertaining to PAN card, as mentioned below, were implemented by the I-T Department. According to the new rules, it is not mandatory for individuals whose mothers are single parents to mention their father’s name. The revised application forms will have the option asking whether individuals want to give their father’s name or mother’s name to be listed on their PAN cards

While new applicants of PAN are required to submit accurate name-related details, existing PAN holders must ensure they get the name-related errors rectified as early as possible. Corrections in the name in PAN details might arise as a result of:

• Spelling mistakes in the name of the applicant/father/mother, either at the time of printing the PAN Card or wrong information provided by the applicant

• Change of a person’s name after marriage or divorce.

Steps to change or update name in PAN details

• Filling application form: The pan card form can be downloaded from the Alankit website or the official website of the I-T Department. Resident Indians and companies must select pan application Form 49A whereas entities and individuals residing outside India must select Form 49AA . The applicant’s name should be carefully updated in the form. The first name, middle name and last name/ surname should be suitably written in the designated boxes. Also, the applicants should suitably mention their name in designated box as he or she would like it printed on the PAN card. Individuals and non-Individuals should mention their name at the right place and must take utmost care to avoid overwriting.

• Submitting documents for name change: After duly filling and signing the pan card correction form online, supporting documents must be furnished as proofs. The signature should be provided only in the designated box and any unwanted information should not be given. The documents required are latest passport-sized photographs, proof of identity (POI) and valid proof of address (POA). The documents should contain the correct name of the applicant and those could be Aadhaar Card, Voters ID card with correct name details, Matriculation certificate, Photo ID card which is issued by the government, Marriage Certificate, Copy of Passport with Husband’s Name, etc. Foreign nationals should provide their citizenship identification number, copy of passport, etc.

Read More: Documents Required For PAN Card

• Payment of Processing Fee: Charges for processing the pan card correction application varies depending on the applicants’ address. The cost for revision or any kind of change in PAN card ranges from Rs 107 to Rs 120 (all inclusive) for Indians and around Rs. 1,040 for residing outside India. The application forms can be submitted at Alankit office spanning across the country. They are, then, forwarded to the National Securities Depository Limited, PAN Department.

• Receiving updated PAN card with name correction: The applicants will receive an acknowledgment slip from Alankit after the successful submission of their forms. The company offers prompt services which includes regular follow-ups with the PAN department. The PAN card with the revised changes is sent to applicants who will receive the same within a time period of 15 to 20 business days. After 3 or 4 days of application, tracking the status of applications by the PAN holders is also possible using the 15 digit unique Acknowledgment Number.