Suppose an applicant needs to change or correct a data on their PAN card. They will need to follow a process to get it done. Mentioned below are the steps that the applicant needs to follow:
- First, they will have to visit www.myutiitsl.com and click on the CSF Form that states ‘Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data’.
- Once the form is filled up, the applicant can click on the submit tab.
- Once the fee is paid, the applicant will be given an acknowledgment number.
- The applicant is expected to keep the acknowledgment number handy to check the status of the correction application.
To check the correction application status, the applicant needs to visit www.trackpan.utiitsl.com. Then they will have to key in the acknowledgment number of their application and hit the submit tab. The status of their application will be shown on the screen of their computer.
Documents required to reprint / modify / update existing PAN details
Modifying any details in an existing PAN card or applying for a duplicate PAN in case of theft or loss requires an applicant to furnish documents supporting the application form. These documents vary, depending on whether it is an individual, firm, group or entity who is applying and the nationality of an applicant.
- Indian Individuals and Hindu Undivided Families – An Indian or HUF applying to modify or change the details in his/her PAN card should submit a copy of a valid government approved ID proof (Aadhar, Driving License, Passport, etc.), address proof (DL, utility bill, domicile certificate, etc.) and a proof of date of birth (Voter ID card, DL, passport, etc.). Individual applicants should also furnish two passport size photographs with their application.
- Companies/firms/partnerships with their office in India – Companies and other entities with their office in India should submit their registration copy issued by a competent authority as their ID and address proof in order to make changes in their PAN.
- Companies/firms/partnerships with the office only outside India – Such entities who have no office in India should submit a copy of their registration certificate which has been issued in their country of location and duly attested by the Indian Embassy/High Commission or authorized officers. They will also have to furnish a copy of their registration certificate approved or issued by an Indian authority.
- Foreign citizens – Foreign citizens (either staying in India or abroad) are required to submit an ID and address proof to support their application. This can be either their passport, citizenship identification number, copy of PIO card, etc.
- Other foreign entities (other than individuals) – These entities should submit an ID and address proof which can be either their registration certificate (issued in the country of applicant) or by the Indian High Commission or Embassy in that country. A copy of the registration certificate approved by local Indian authorities is also required.
Documents required to support changes in PAN Card details
Any changes in personal information on a PAN should be supported by relevant documents. The table below highlights the documents needed for a particular change request.
| Change request | Supporting documents |
| Change in name of individual | Name change certificate from a gazetted officer/name change publication in the official gazette |
| Change in date of birth | ID proof with the correct date of birth |
| Change in name of females (due to marriage) | Marriage certificate/invitation card/certified copy from a gazetted officer |
| Change in name of company/firm | Certificate from Registrar of Companies/updated partnership deed |
How to Change / Correct Pan Card Address Online
With people moving to different cities or towns in pursuit of work, there is a high possibility of a change in address. PAN cardholders who need to update their communication address can do so by following a few simple steps.
- Fill up the form for New PAN or changes from the official website of TIN-NSDL. All the columns should be filled, ticking the box which mentions address for communication, typically found on the left margin.
- Mention whether the said address is of a residence or office.
- Updating an address can be done by mentioning the new address on a supplementary sheet and attaching it to the form.
- Submit relevant proof indicating the change of address (utility bill, DL with the new address, etc.)
- Submit the form with supporting documents to the relevant authority.
Step-by-step guidelines for how to fill pan card correction form
PAN card details may have to be changed or corrected in certain cases such as change of name or misspelled name. The applicant have to fill a PAN correction form to request the change in PAN details. The correction form can be filled and submitted online through the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) website.
- The PAN card correction form should be filled in English.
- Enter the 10-digit PAN number.
- Fill up all the mandatory fields with correct details.
- The name shouldn’t have any prefix such as Miss, Mr., Shri, etc.
- No abbreviations allowed such as Ltd, Pvt., etc. However, a Hindu United Family (HUF) applicant shall mention ‘HUF’ after his or her name.
- Father’s name should be entered, even in the case of married women applicants.
- Contact address with town, city, state and PINCODE (country and zip code in the case of foreign address) should be entered. Mobile number and landline numbers should be provided with country code and ISD or STD code.
- If Aadhaar number is entered in the application form, then a copy of the applicant’s Aadhaar card has to be submitted along with other supporting documents to the NSDL.
- Check the left side column of the form where change or correction is required.