How to Apply Duplicate PAN Card

Refer article Who should apply for a duplicate PAN card ? for more details before
you read further about how to apply for the same.
Can I make changes to PAN card details while applying for a duplicate
PAN card or reprint of Lost PAN card?
Yes. One can make changes while applying for a duplicate pan card, Refer
page How to apply for change in PAN details for more details.
What are the procedures involved in applying for a duplicate or
reprint of Lost PAN card ?
Fill - Fill the online application form - Composite Service Form (CSF)
Pay - Make Payment online
Sign - Download the prefilled application and affix photos and signature.
Send - Send the signed application and supporting documents by post or courier to
the address provided in the welcome mail. Click here for more details.
List of documents to be submitted along with the form for application
for duplicate PAN card?
 Proof of PAN (Copy of Damaged or Lost Pan Card)
 Proof of Identity
 Proof of Address
 Proof in support of changes required (if any)
What documents will serve as proof of identity in case of individual
applying for duplicate of lost or damaged PAN card?
Following documents are accepted as proof of identity:

 Elector's Photo Identity Card

 Driving License
 Passport
 Ration Card having photograph of the applicant
 Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Gazetted Officer
 Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Member of Parliament
 Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly
 Certificate of Identity in original signed by a Municipal Councilor
 Arm's License
 AADHAAR Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
 Photo Identity Card issued by the Central Government or a State Government or a
Public Sector Undertaking
 Pensioner Card having photograph of the applicant
 Central Government Health Scheme Card
 Ex-servicemen Contributory Heath Scheme photo card
 Bank Certificate in original on letter head from the branch
What documents will serve as proof of address in case of individual
applying for duplicate of lost or damaged PAN card?
Documents accepted as proof of address are as follows:

 Elector's Photo Identity Card

 Driving License
 Passport
 Bank Account Statement
 Credit Card Statement
 Landline Telephone or Broadband Connection Bill
 Employer Certificate in original
 Electricity Bill
 Depository Account Statement
 Latest Property Tax Assessment Order
 Certificate of Address in original signed by a Gazetted Officer
 Certificate of Address in original signed by a Member of Parliament
 Certificate of Address in original signed by a Member of Legislative Assembly
 Certificate of Address in original signed by a Municipal Councilor
 Water Bill
 Consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill
 Passport of the Spouse
 Post Office Passbook having address of the applicant
 Domicile Certificate issued by the Government
 AADHAAR Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
 Allotment Letter of Accommodation issued by the Central or State Government
 Property Registration document
What documents will serve as proof of date of birth in case of
individual applying for duplicate of lost or damaged PAN card?
Documents accepted as proof of date of birth are as follows:

 Birth Certificate
 Pension Payment Order
 Marriage Certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages
 Matriculation Certificate
 Domicile Certificate issued by the Government
 Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate stating the date of birth
 Driving License
 Passport
 AADHAAR Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
Can a person obtain or use more than one PAN?
Obtaining or possessing more than one Permanent Account Number (PAN) is
against the law. Read the page About PAN card to know more about the uniqueness
of a PAN.