HOW TO CHANGE ADDRESS IN PAN CARD ONLINE?

Individuals who want to update the address on the PAN card can do it relatively easily online. You must download the form ‘Change Request’ from the official NSDL website and accurately fill it out with the necessary information. Please keep in mind that PAN cards can only be changed or corrected if the individual has already been assigned a PAN Number. You should keep your PAN card status in check. If there are any omissions or inaccuracies, they should be corrected as soon as possible. Read on to change your PAN card address online:

How to Change or Update your PAN Card Address Online?

The following is a step-by-step procedure to correct PAN card online:

• To edit the address in the PAN card, go to the NSDL's official website.

• Scroll to the end of the page and you’ll see the option 'Select the Applicant'.

• Before clicking 'Select,' from the drop-down menu, select the category (individual /association/ partnership firm /body of individuals, etc.)

• Fill out the form with all of the required information, such as your name, father's name, gender, date of birth, and so on.

• Check the boxes next to the fields where you want to make changes.

• Your PAN Number must be entered in the appropriate box, and if you want to apply for a change of address without using paper, check the box labelled 'For Paperless PAN Application.

• When you choose the paperless option, you will be requested to submit your photographs, documents, and signature online, minimizing the need to physically provide the documents for a change of address.

• If you want to change the address on your PAN card the old-fashioned way, select 'No' in the 'For Paperless PAN Application' field.

• You will be given a PAN Acknowledgement Form and a 16-digit Acknowledgement Number. You will need to print this form.

• In the space provided on the acknowledgement form, attach two recent passport-size photographs and a sign.

• A cheque or demand draft, as well as the acknowledgement form and self-attested documents, must be encircled in an envelope. Check that the acknowledgement number is written on the back of the cheque or demand draft.

• On the envelope, write 'Application for PAN CHANGE REQUEST – Acknowledgement Number.'

• Post the envelope to the Income Tax PAN Services Unit.

• The envelope must be delivered to the NSDL address within 15 days of receiving the acknowledgement.

• When the NSDL receives your application, it will forward it for processing, and you will be notified via email at your registered email address.

How to Change your Address in PAN Card via Aadhaar Card?

The following is a step-by-step procedure to change name or address in PAN card as per Aadhaar:

• Please go to https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserAddressUpdate.html.

• Following that, you must enter information such as your PAN number, Aadhaar number, email address, and mobile number.

• Next, choose option one, where your address will be updated using your Aadhaar card.

• Enter the captcha code and press the 'Submit' button.

• A one-time password (OTP) will be sent to the registered email address and mobile phone number.

• Enter the OTP and press the 'Submit' button.

• Once the preceding step is completed, the address will be updated based on the information on the Aadhaar Card. You will also be notified via SMS and email.

Documents Required

The following are the documents that are required to be submitted when applying the form:

• PAN verification

• Surrender Proof of a PAN

• Proof of the necessary changes

• Address verification

• Identity verification

In India, the Permanent Account Number (PAN) is extremely important, not only for Income Tax purposes but also as a form of identification. Any incorrect information on your PAN may cause issues in the future. As a result, it is recommended that you edit your PAN card and correct any errors or inaccuracies in your PAN as soon as possible.

What are the Fees or Charges for Changing your Address on your PAN Card?

You must pay the fees associated with the correction of your PAN Details. The charge is the same for both new PAN applications and PAN updates/corrections. The charges are as follows:

• If the contact address is in India, the fee is Rs 110.

• If the contact address is located outside of India, the fee is Rs 1,020.

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