PAN Card Photo and Signature Update

In this article, we shall look into the procedure to change the PAN card photo and signature of a person on their PAN card.

Overview of the PAN Card Photo and Signature Update

The Permanent Account Number, better known as PAN, is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric code. Which is, helpful to the government to track the financial history of Indian taxpayers, and allows such taxpayers to file their IT returns. Additionally, the PAN Card also acts as proof of identity across India. Hence, the PAN Card must contain up-to-date and accurate information regarding your details. The PAN Card becomes handy when filing your tax returns, applying for loans and also to invest in shares. Moreover, to avoid issues in the future, applicants must ensure the PAN card contains their updated photograph and signature. In this article, we will take a quick look at how users can make PAN Card Photo and Signature Update

Details to Update PAN Card Photo and Signature

1. First and foremost, applicants must go to the NSDL’s official website through this link.
2. From the homepage, navigate to the Application Type section and choose the Change or Correction in PAN option.
3. Choose the appropriate PAN application category from the options provided.
4. Next, users should enter their applicant information and click on Submit.
5. Make sure you take note of the token number and click on the Continue with PAN Application Form button as shown below to proceed.
6. Next, choose the appropriate option regarding how you want to perform your E-KYC.
7. Enter all the other relevant details, including your contact details and Aadhaar number.
8. Click on the Photo Mismatch and Signature Mismatch fields and enter the rest of the details regarding your parents.
9. Once you have entered all the details, click on Next.
10. Under the Address and Contact section, enter all your details and re-check everything to avoid unnecessary errors.
11. Next, submit the required supporting documents, including a proof of identity, address and DoB. In case you submit your Aadhaar card, all three document requirements will be fulfilled. You must submit a copy of your PAN card or your PAN allotment letter as well. You will have to upload scanned copies of your supporting documents as proof for verification. 
12. Tick the declaration towards the end and click on Submit. 
13. Lastly, review the entire form to avoid errors and click on Edit if you need to make any changes. Therefore, if not, click on Submit to place the request.
14. You will now be redirected to a payment page to make the processing fee payment. In case your address is within India, the fee will amount to INR 101. In case you add a foreign address, you will have to pay INR 1011.
15. On successful payment, the system will generate an acknowledgement slip.

You will now have to save the application and then download a copy of it and print it out. Also, please attach copies of the supporting documents, and send it along with the application to the NSDL office for verification. The mailing address is as follows;

You will then receive a 15-digit acknowledgment number that you can use to track the status of your PAN card photo and signature update request.

Documents Required to Update PAN Card Photo 

1. Passport
2. Aadhaar card
3. Voter’s ID 
4. Person of Indian Origin card from the Indian government 
5. Overseas Citizen of India card issued from the Indian government
6. Citizenship ID or Taxpayer ID attested by an Apostille
7. Driving license
8. Government-issued ID card
9. Ration card with the applicant’s photograph 
10. Central Government Health Scheme Card 
11. Ex-servicemen Health Scheme card
12. Photo of the applicant in the following dimensions;

• 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm 
• 132.28 pixels x 94.49 pixels

Steps to Update PAN Card Photo and Signature Offline

If you wish to update or change your pan card photo and/or signature on your PAN card offline, follow these steps:

• Begin by downloading the “Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data Form.”
• Carefully fill in all the required details on the form.
• Attach the necessary documents, including proof of address, proof of identity, passport-size photographs, etc.
• Submit the filled-out form at the nearest NSDL collection center.
• Make the payment for the applicable charges for the PAN card update or correction in an offline mode. 

Upon successful payment, you will receive a 15-digit acknowledgment number to track the status of your PAN card application.

Conclusion

The need to change in these details of the PAN card photo and signature can be many. Change of name due to marriage. Or change in appearance if the PAN card was obtained when the individual of a minor. Even a company or legal business entity can need to change its name on the card oif it chooses rebranding. The procedure, however, is pretty simple and straightforward. If you have any other such queries, please get in touch with us and our team of experts will help you out.

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