Important information for persons making application for allotment of PAN (Form 49A) 

     
Do's and Don'ts
 
Do's Don'ts

1. Do use 'Form 49A' for making 1. Do not overwrite or make corrections

application for allotment of PAN.
2. Do fill the application in block letters
in English and preferably with black
ink.
3. Do paste a recent colour photograph
(size 3.5 cm X 2.5 cm).
4. Do provide the signature within the
box.
5. If thumb impression is put on the
application form, do get the thumb
impression attested by Magistrate or
a Notary Public or a Gazetted
Officer, under official seal and
stamp.
6. Do provide correct AO code in the
application.
7. Do specify AO code as below if
applicant is a defence employee
in the application.
2. Do not pin or staple the photograph.
3. Do not sign across the box (i.e.
signature should be within the box)
4. Do not provide POI and POA which
are not in the name of the applicant.
5. Do not write any additional details
(date, designation, rank, etc.) along
with the signature in the box.
6. Do not mention Husband's name in
the Father's Name column.
7. Do not use initials in first and last
name field.
8. Do not apply for a new PAN if you
already have one.

      Army - PNE W 55 3

      Navy - MUM W 11 8

      Air Force - DEL W 72 2

8. Do attach Proof of Identity (POI) and
Proof of Address (POA) as per Rule
114 (4) of Income Tax Rules, 1962.
9. Do provide the POI and POA which
have name exactly as written in the
application.
10. Do provide details of Representative
Assessee in column 14 of
application form, if applicant is
Minor, Idiot, Lunatic or Deceased.
11. Do provide POI and POA for
Representative Assesse also, if
 Representative Assessee is
appointed.
12. Do write the complete postal
address in the application with
landmark.
13. Do mention correct pin code in the
address field.
14. Do mention telephone number / e-
mail id in the application.

 Important instructions and guidelines : Form 49A

1. Online application form :

o Words like Late, Alias, Shri, Smt, Kumari, Dr., Major, Captain, M/s etc
should not be mentioned in the name fields of Applicant Name, Name on
card, Father name & Representative Assessee Name.
o Only one single character initial is allowed in middle name field in PAN
application for Individual applicants.
o Applicant is required to verify the application details before submitting
the online application.

2. Photo :
o 'Individual' applicants including minor applicants should affix a recent
colour photograph (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided in the
acknowledgment receipt. However, photo of minor will not be printed on
PAN Card.
o Kindly paste the photograph in the space provided on acknowledgement
receipt. Please do not staple or clip the photograph to the
acknowledgement receipt.
o Please ensure that the photograph has the clear visibility of applicant's
face.

3. Thumb impression/signature :
o Signature/Left Thumb Impression should be put within the box provided in
the acknowledgment. Signature should not be put across or on the
photograph.
o Individual applicants
 Acknowledgement receipt shall be signed by the applicant in the
space provided for signature.
 In case of a minor/deceased/idiot/lunatic/mentally retarded
acknowledgment receipt shall be signed by the Representative
Assessee.
o Non-Individual applicants
 In case of Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), acknowledgment receipt
shall be signed by the Karta of the HUF.
 In case of Company/Firm/Association of Person(s)/Body of
Individuals/ Association of Person(s) Trust/Artificial Judicial Person
or Local Authority, the authorised signatory shall sign the
acknowledgment receipt.
o Thumb Impression should be attested by a Magistrate or a Notary Public
or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.

4. Payment :
o Fee for processing PAN application: Rs.94 (Rs.85 + service tax) for PAN
card to be dispatched in India. For dispatch outside India, fee is Rs.744
(including service tax).
o Payment should be in INR and payment instruments in other currency will
not be accepted.
o Payment can be made through Demand Draft, Cheque or Credit card /
Debit card or Net Banking. Cheque (payable at par)/Demand Draft should
be in favour of 'NSDL-PAN' payable at Mumbai.
o Acknowledgment number should be mentioned on the reverse of the
Cheque/ Demand Draft

5. Proof of Identity and Address : Applicant is required to submit Proof of Identity

and Address along with the acknowledgment receipt.
o Proof of Identity and Address should be in the name of the applicant as
mentioned in item no. 1 of the application form.
o Document provided as Proof of Identity and Proof of Address should have
name of the applicant exactly matching with the name in application.
For Example: If name in application is mentioned as Poonam Ravi
Narayan, proof of Identity and Address (except Ration card) should be in
the name of Poonam Ravi Narayan in a single line.
o Documents acceptable as Proof of Identity and Address can be checked
in link
https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/Instructions49A.html#instruct_documents
6. Submission of documents :
      The acknowledgment duly signed, affixed with photograph (in case of
'Individuals') along with Demand Draft, if any, and proof of identity & proof of
address should be sent at the below address :
      'Income Tax PAN Services Unit,
      National Securities Depository Limited,
      3rd floor, Sapphire Chambers,
      Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner,
      Pune - 411045'