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What Do You Need to Do with Your PAN? (PAN Wizard)
Answer two to four short questions: who the PAN is for, and what you need. The wizard then names the right guide, the form or online service to use, the official fee and one key tip. It covers new PANs, lost cards, corrections, Aadhaar linking, status checks, two PANs, misuse and everyday PAN use.
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Tap the answer that fits. You can start again at any time. Each result links to our full, fact-checked guide.
| Your answers | Result: guide, route, fee and tip |
|---|---|
| Me (I live in India) → Get my first PAN → I'm 18+, have Aadhaar with a working linked mobile, and a PDF is enough | Instant e-PAN with Aadhaar: free. On incometax.gov.in choose Instant e-PAN, then Get New e-PAN. Fee: ₹0. You need Aadhaar with a working linked mobile and a date-of-birth document in DigiLocker. Tip: you get a PDF, not a card. A printed card is a separate ₹50 reprint. |
| Me (I live in India) → Get my first PAN → I want a printed card, or Instant e-PAN doesn't suit me | Form 93 on Protean or UTIITSL. Fee: ₹107 with a printed card in India (₹101 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only (₹66 paperless). Tip: Aadhaar no longer proves date of birth, so keep a birth certificate, Class 10 certificate or passport ready. |
| Me (I live in India) → Get my first PAN → I first want to know the documents | Proof of identity, address and date of birth. Aadhaar covers identity and address only. A passport, driving licence or voter ID covers all three. The application fee is ₹66–₹107 in India. Tip: the name must match on every document and on the form. |
| Me (I live in India) → Get my first PAN → I'm not sure which form to use | Form 93, 94, 95 or 96. Indian citizens, including NRIs, use Form 93. Indian companies, firms, trusts and HUFs use Form 94. Foreign citizens use Form 95; foreign entities use Form 96. Changes go on CR-01 or CR-02. Tip: Forms 49A and 49AA are not accepted after 31 March 2026. |
| Me (I live in India) → Get my first PAN → I need the AO code for my form | Know Your AO on e-Filing, or the Protean/UTIITSL AO list: free. Already have a PAN? On the e-Filing portal, Know Your AO shows your officer after you enter your PAN and a mobile OTP. No login is needed. Applying for a new PAN? Pick the code by city from the free Protean or UTIITSL list. Fee: ₹0. Tip: salaried and business individuals use their office address; others use their home address. |
| Me (I live in India) → Lost card, e-PAN PDF, locked file or forgotten number → My card is lost or damaged | Order a reprint on Protean or UTIITSL. Fee: ₹50 in India, ₹959 abroad. Use the site that handled your latest PAN application, with your PAN, date of birth and an OTP. Tip: never apply for a new PAN for a lost card. Holding two PANs can mean a ₹10,000 penalty. |
| Me (I live in India) → Lost card, e-PAN PDF, locked file or forgotten number → I need the e-PAN PDF now | Download your e-PAN PDF. Protean or UTIITSL: free for about a month after your PAN is allotted or changed, then ₹8.26. Instant e-PAN on incometax.gov.in: always free. Tip: for a person, the PDF password is usually the date of birth as DDMMYYYY. |
| Me (I live in India) → Lost card, e-PAN PDF, locked file or forgotten number → I forgot my PAN number | Find your PAN number: free. If PAN is linked with Aadhaar, log in to e-Filing with your Aadhaar number and open My Profile. Instant e-PAN users can use Check Status with an Aadhaar OTP. Or look at Form 16, old returns or bank papers. Tip: don't apply for a new PAN because you forgot the number. |
| Me (I live in India) → Lost card, e-PAN PDF, locked file or forgotten number → My e-PAN, AIS, Form 26AS or ITR-V file asks for a password | Unlock the file in your browser: free. e-PAN, AIS, Form 26AS, ITR-V and CPC intimation PDFs are password-protected. Our tool asks only for what that password needs, such as your PAN and date of birth, and unlocks the file on your device. Nothing is uploaded. Tip: the AIS PDF password is your PAN in small letters plus your date of birth (DDMMYYYY). |
| Me (I live in India) → Fix or change details on my PAN → My name | Name change on Form CR-01. Fee: ₹107 with a printed card in India (₹101 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only (₹66 paperless). Your PAN number stays the same. Tip: the name on PAN now follows Aadhaar, so update Aadhaar first if it shows the old name. |
| Me (I live in India) → Fix or change details on my PAN → My date of birth | Date-of-birth correction on Form CR-01. Protean fee: ₹107 with a new card, or ₹72 for e-PAN only. Aadhaar is not accepted as date-of-birth proof; use a birth certificate, Class 10 certificate or passport. Tip: if Aadhaar has the wrong date, correct Aadhaar, not PAN. |
| Me (I live in India) → Fix or change details on my PAN → My photo or signature | Photo or signature change on Form CR-01. Fee: ₹107 for a new printed card in India (₹101 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only. Tip: in e-KYC mode your Aadhaar photo is used. For your own photo or a new signature, choose scanned images through e-Sign, or the paper route. |
| Me (I live in India) → Fix or change details on my PAN → Address, father's name, gender, mobile or email | Correction on Form CR-01. Fee in India: ₹107 with a printed card (₹101 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only (₹66 paperless). You can change several details in one request. Tip: changing only your address to match Aadhaar is free if your PAN is linked with Aadhaar. |
| Me (I live in India) → Aadhaar linking or inoperative PAN → Not linked yet | Pay ₹1,000, then link on incometax.gov.in. Pay the fee through e-Pay Tax (type of payment: Other Receipts (500)). After 4–5 working days, open Link Aadhaar and confirm with an OTP. People aged 80+, non-residents, non-citizens and residents of Assam, J&K and Meghalaya don't have to link. Tip: fix any name, date-of-birth or gender mismatch before you pay. |
| Me (I live in India) → Aadhaar linking or inoperative PAN → I don't know if it's linked | Link Aadhaar Status: free, no login. On incometax.gov.in, under Quick Links, choose Link Aadhaar Status and enter your PAN and Aadhaar number. Fee: ₹0. Tip: “Pending with UIDAI” means your request is still being checked. Check again later; don't link again. |
| Me (I live in India) → Aadhaar linking or inoperative PAN → I tried, but it fails or is stuck | Find the cause before paying again. Common causes: the ₹1,000 fee hasn't reached the portal yet (wait 4–5 working days), or it went under the wrong head. It must be Major Head 0021, Minor Head 500. Other causes are a name, date-of-birth or gender mismatch, or one ID linked elsewhere. Tip: a mismatch is fixed by correcting PAN or Aadhaar, not by paying again. |
| Me (I live in India) → Aadhaar linking or inoperative PAN → My name on PAN and Aadhaar is different | Find which record is wrong, then correct it. UIDAI says date of birth and gender must be exactly the same; a minor name difference can be cleared with an Aadhaar OTP. If PAN is wrong, file CR-01 (₹107 with a printed card, ₹72 for e-PAN only). If Aadhaar is wrong, update it with UIDAI. Tip: fix the mismatch before you pay the ₹1,000 linking fee. |
| Me (I live in India) → Aadhaar linking or inoperative PAN → My PAN shows inoperative | Reactivate: ₹1,000 fee, then link Aadhaar. Check free with Verify PAN Status on incometax.gov.in. Pay ₹1,000, wait 4–5 working days, then link Aadhaar. The PAN works again within 30 days. Tip: inoperative is not cancelled, and your PAN number stays the same. |
| Me (I live in India) → Aadhaar linking or inoperative PAN → It says deactivated, deleted or fake | Check the status; deactivated or deleted goes to your Assessing Officer. Check free on the e-Filing portal. Only an inoperative PAN is fixed by Aadhaar linking (₹1,000 fee). Deactivated, deleted and marked-as-fake are set by the tax office; contact your Assessing Officer. Tip: “not found or invalid” is usually a typing mistake. Never apply for a second PAN. |
| Me (I live in India) → Check a status → My new PAN application | Track on the site you applied through: free. Protean: your 15-digit acknowledgement number. UTIITSL: coupon number, or PAN with date of birth. Instant e-PAN: Aadhaar number and OTP on e-Filing. Tip: “not found” on day one is normal; status often shows after a few working days. |
| Me (I live in India) → Check a status → Application rejected, or card never came | Rejected: fix the reason and apply again. A rejected application can't be revived, and fees are generally not refunded. If PAN is allotted but no card came, download the e-PAN (free for about a month, then ₹8.26). Tip: posted papers must reach Protean within 15 days. |
| Me (I live in India) → Check a status → Whether my PAN itself is active | Check the status; deactivated or deleted goes to your Assessing Officer. Check free on the e-Filing portal. Only an inoperative PAN is fixed by Aadhaar linking (₹1,000 fee). Deactivated, deleted and marked-as-fake are set by the tax office; contact your Assessing Officer. Tip: “not found or invalid” is usually a typing mistake. Never apply for a second PAN. |
| Me (I live in India) → Check a status → My KYC for mutual funds or demat | Check KYC on any KRA website. Open a KYC Registration Agency site such as CVL KRA, choose KYC Inquiry and enter your PAN and the captcha. No fee is shown for checking. Tip: “On Hold” usually means your mobile or email was never verified. |
| Me (I live in India) → Two PANs, misuse or other trouble → I have two PAN numbers | Surrender the extra PAN on Form CR-01. Keep the PAN used in your returns, bank and Aadhaar link. Surrender the other through CR-01 (CR-02 for an entity) at Protean or UTIITSL, with a copy of that PAN. If the online form has no box for the extra PAN, call Protean or UTIITSL first, or write to your AO. Tip: the Assessing Officer may impose a ₹10,000 penalty for holding two PANs. |
| Me (I live in India) → Two PANs, misuse or other trouble → Someone misused my PAN, or I got a suspicious message | Money lost? Call 1930 first. Report at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930. Dispute loans you never took with the lender and the credit bureau. For income you don't recognise, give feedback in your AIS on e-Filing. Checking costs ₹0. Tip: never share an OTP, password or e-Sign code. |
| Me (I live in India) → Two PANs, misuse or other trouble → A family member has died and I want to close their PAN | Finish tax work first, then write to the Assessing Officer. A legal heir can register on the e-Filing portal under Authorised Partner, Register as Representative Assessee. File pending returns, claim refunds and close accounts first. We found no official online closing service; one option is to write to the deceased's AO with the death certificate and a PAN copy. Tip: don't close the PAN early; it's needed for the final return. |
| Me (I live in India) → Two PANs, misuse or other trouble → I need my AO code or Assessing Officer details | Know Your AO on e-Filing, or the Protean/UTIITSL AO list: free. Already have a PAN? On the e-Filing portal, Know Your AO shows your officer after you enter your PAN and a mobile OTP. No login is needed. Applying for a new PAN? Pick the code by city from the free Protean or UTIITSL list. Fee: ₹0. Tip: salaried and business individuals use their office address; others use their home address. |
| Me (I live in India) → Two PANs, misuse or other trouble → I need to call a helpline | Call the agency that handled your application. Protean 020-27218080 (7am–11pm). UTIITSL 033-40802999 (9am–8pm). Instant e-PAN and Aadhaar linking: e-Filing 1800 103 0025. Fraud: 1930. Tip: keep your acknowledgement number ready, and never tell anyone an OTP on a call. |
| Me (I live in India) → Use PAN: bank, investments, big purchases → A purchase, deposit or account that may need PAN | Check the Rule 159 list. Rule 159 lists 16 transactions. Examples: opening a bank account, cash deposits of ₹10 lakh or more in a year, property over ₹20 lakh and vehicles over ₹5 lakh. No PAN? Form 97 works for only 6 of them, and not for companies or firms. Tip: without a valid PAN, TDS is usually 20% or more. |
| Me (I live in India) → Use PAN: bank, investments, big purchases → Linking PAN with my bank account | Link through your bank: no government fee. Add PAN in net banking or the bank's app, or give a self-attested PAN copy at the branch. For income tax refunds, also pre-validate the account on the e-Filing portal. Tip: linking PAN with Aadhaar does not link it with your bank. |
| Me (I live in India) → Use PAN: bank, investments, big purchases → Checking a PAN someone gave me | Verify PAN Status on e-Filing: free. Under Quick Links, enter the PAN, full name, date of birth and a mobile number for the OTP. No login is needed, and the result is information only. Tip: a correct-looking number proves little. A fake card can carry someone else's real PAN. |
| Me (I live in India) → Use PAN: bank, investments, big purchases → Investing: mutual funds or demat KYC | Check KYC on any KRA website. Open a KYC Registration Agency site such as CVL KRA, choose KYC Inquiry and enter your PAN and the captcha. No fee is shown for checking. Tip: “On Hold” usually means your mobile or email was never verified. |
| Me (I live in India) → Just understand PAN, fees or PAN 2.0 → What PAN is and what it's for | Start with the complete PAN guide. A PAN is a 10-character tax ID from the Income Tax Department, valid for life. Adults with Aadhaar can get a free Instant e-PAN; a printed card costs ₹107 through Protean or UTIITSL. Tip: one person can hold only one PAN. |
| Me (I live in India) → Just understand PAN, fees or PAN 2.0 → Card vs e-PAN, and all the fees | Card, e-PAN or both. New PAN with a card: ₹107 (₹101 paperless). e-PAN only: ₹72 (₹66 paperless). Instant e-PAN: free. Reprint: ₹50 in India. All fees include GST. Tip: the e-PAN is a valid PAN, so you don't have to buy a printed card. |
| Me (I live in India) → Just understand PAN, fees or PAN 2.0 → Do I need a new PAN 2.0 card? | No new card needed. PAN 2.0 is a government project to bring PAN services onto one portal. Your existing PAN stays valid. On 16 Oct 2026 we found no official launch notice, so today's fees and portals apply. Tip: “Get your PAN 2.0 card” emails with links have been flagged as fake. |
| My child (under 18) → A first PAN | A parent applies on Form 93. Fee: ₹107 with a card, or ₹72 for e-PAN only. You need the child's Aadhaar, two photos and date-of-birth proof, plus your own ID and address proof. Tip: a child born on or after 1 October 2023 needs a birth certificate. Instant e-PAN is not for minors. |
| My child (under 18) → Just turned 18: update photo and signature | At 18: update photo and signature on Form CR-01. Protean says a child's PAN card has no photo or signature. After 18, file CR-01: ₹107 with a new printed card in India (₹101 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only. Tip: the PAN number stays the same for life. |
| My child (under 18) → The card is lost or damaged | Order a reprint on Protean or UTIITSL. Fee: ₹50 in India, ₹959 abroad. Use the site that handled your latest PAN application, with your PAN, date of birth and an OTP. Tip: never apply for a new PAN for a lost card. Holding two PANs can mean a ₹10,000 penalty. |
| My child (under 18) → Wrong details on the PAN | Correction on Form CR-01. Fee in India: ₹107 with a printed card (₹101 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only (₹66 paperless). You can change several details in one request. Tip: changing only your address to match Aadhaar is free if your PAN is linked with Aadhaar. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → Indian entity with no PAN yet | Form 94 on Protean or UTIITSL. Fee: ₹107 with a printed card in India, or ₹72 for e-PAN only (₹66–₹107 range). Proof is the entity's own registration document, such as an incorporation certificate, partnership deed, trust deed or, for an HUF, the karta's notarised affidavit. Tip: pick the status carefully; it becomes the PAN's 4th letter. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → Company or LLP being registered with MCA now | Get PAN through MCA registration. Domestic companies and LLPs can apply for PAN through MCA's common application form while incorporating. For companies, MCA says the PAN and TAN appear on the Certificate of Incorporation. Tip: if PAN is allotted this way, you don't need Form 94. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → Sole proprietorship (one owner) | No separate PAN: use the owner's own PAN. A sole proprietorship is not a separate legal person. Bank accounts, GST and tax returns use the proprietor's personal PAN (4th letter P). If the owner has no PAN, apply as an individual on Form 93: ₹107 with a card, ₹72 for e-PAN only. Tip: don't apply on Form 94 for a proprietorship. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → Entity formed outside India | Form 96: entity formed outside India. Give the foreign tax ID (TIN, mandatory) and a registration certificate that is apostilled or attested by an Indian mission. Fee: ₹1,017 for a card posted abroad (₹1,011 paperless), or ₹72 for e-PAN only (₹66 paperless). Tip: an Indian firm or company with partners or directors abroad still uses Form 94. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → Change the entity's name, address or other details | Changes on Form CR-02. Entities file CR-02 (individuals use CR-01) on Protean or UTIITSL. Attach the document that proves the change, such as an updated deed or an MCA certificate. A correction costs the same as a new PAN: ₹66–₹107 in India. Tip: the PAN number stays the same. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → Entity's card lost | Reprint or e-PAN with the entity's PAN. Order a reprint, or download the e-PAN, using the entity's PAN and its date of incorporation or formation. Reprint fee: ₹50 in India. Tip: don't apply for a second PAN for the entity; surrender any duplicate. |
| A company, firm, trust, HUF or other body → The entity has two PANs | Surrender the extra PAN on Form CR-01. Keep the PAN used in your returns, bank and Aadhaar link. Surrender the other through CR-01 (CR-02 for an entity) at Protean or UTIITSL, with a copy of that PAN. If the online form has no box for the extra PAN, call Protean or UTIITSL first, or write to your AO. Tip: the Assessing Officer may impose a ₹10,000 penalty for holding two PANs. |
| An NRI or a foreign citizen → Indian citizen abroad, no PAN yet | Form 93 as an Indian citizen abroad. Your passport number is mandatory. Aadhaar is not required for non-residents. Fee: ₹1,017 for a card posted abroad, or ₹72 for e-PAN only by email. Tip: a foreign bank statement or NRE account statement can prove your address. |
| An NRI or a foreign citizen → Foreign citizen or OCI card holder, no PAN yet | Form 95: foreign citizen, including OCI holders. A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from your country is mandatory. Foreign ID and birth documents need an apostille or Indian mission attestation. Fee: ₹1,017 for a card posted abroad, or ₹72 for e-PAN only. Tip: an OCI card can prove identity, date of birth and address. |
| An NRI or a foreign citizen → I'm an NRI and my PAN shows inoperative | Update your residential status. Non-residents don't have to link PAN with Aadhaar. Ask your Jurisdictional Assessing Officer to record you as a non-resident, with proof. Or link voluntarily by paying ₹1,000. Tip: check first, free, with Verify PAN Status on incometax.gov.in. |
| An NRI or a foreign citizen → Lost my card while living abroad | Download the e-PAN, or order a reprint posted abroad. Your PAN number never changes. The e-PAN download is free for about a month after allotment, then ₹8.26. A reprint posted abroad costs ₹959. Tip: the OTP goes to the mobile or email in your PAN records, so update them first if they are old. |
| An NRI or a foreign citizen → Something else (same as for residents) | Same answers as the “Me (I live in India)” rows above |
Nothing you choose leaves your phone. The wizard runs in your browser, saves nothing, and never asks for your PAN or Aadhaar number. It is a guide, not an official service.
How does this wizard work, and what rules does it use?
The wizard is a simple question tree. It asks who the PAN is for, then what you need, and sometimes one more question. Every result is copied from one of our guides, and those guides were checked against official pages on 16 Oct 2026.
- Fees: official fees as stated by the Income Tax Department, Protean and UTIITSL, including GST. A digital application can add a ₹5.90 e-Sign charge.
- Routes: free services run on the Income Tax e-Filing portal, incometax.gov.in. New PANs, corrections and reprints go through Protean or UTIITSL.
- Limits: the wizard does not look at your PAN record. It can't tell whether your PAN is active, linked or correct. Use the free official checks it points to.
- If JavaScript is off: the wizard shows every path and result in a table instead.
| Service | Route or form | Official fee |
|---|---|---|
| New PAN for an adult with Aadhaar, PDF only | Instant e-PAN on incometax.gov.in | Free |
| New PAN for a person, company or firm in India | Form 93 (people) or Form 94 (entities) at Protean or UTIITSL | ₹107 with card (₹101 paperless); ₹72 e-PAN only (₹66 paperless) |
| New PAN with a card posted abroad | Form 93, 95 or 96 | ₹1,017 (₹1,011 paperless); ₹72 e-PAN only |
| Correction or change of details | CR-01 (people) or CR-02 (entities) | Same as a new PAN; address-only change to match Aadhaar is free if PAN is linked |
| Reprint of a lost or damaged card | Protean or UTIITSL reprint | ₹50 in India; ₹959 abroad |
| e-PAN PDF download | Protean or UTIITSL; Instant e-PAN | Free for about a month after allotment or change, then ₹8.26; Instant e-PAN always free |
| Late PAN–Aadhaar linking or reactivating an inoperative PAN | e-Pay Tax, then Link Aadhaar on incometax.gov.in | ₹1,000 |
| Status, Verify PAN Status, Link Aadhaar Status, Know Your AO | Income Tax e-Filing portal, Protean, UTIITSL | Free |
Myth
"If you lose your PAN card, you have to apply for a new PAN." You don't. Order a reprint (₹50 in India) or download the e-PAN, and your PAN number stays the same. Applying again gives you a second PAN, and the Assessing Officer may impose a ₹10,000 penalty.
What should you do next?
- Not sure where to start? Read the complete PAN guide.
- Applying for the first time? See how to apply for a PAN card and the documents you need.
- Need to pick a form? Use the which-form tool or read PAN forms 93 to 96 explained.
- File won't open? Use the e-PAN password helper or the tool to unlock income tax and e-PAN files.
- Name or date of birth wrong in Aadhaar? Fix Aadhaar first: how to fix a name or date-of-birth mismatch in Aadhaar.
- Already applied? Track your PAN status.
- Stuck? Call the right helpline from our PAN customer care guide.
What can go wrong, and how do you fix it?
| Your situation | What it usually means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| None of the answers fits you | Your case may be unusual | Start with the complete PAN guide, or ask your Assessing Officer. |
| The result says "free", but a website asks for money | You may be on an agent or fake site | Use only incometax.gov.in, Protean (proteantech.in) or UTIITSL (utiitsl.com). |
| You aren't sure whether you already have a PAN | Applying again can create a second PAN | Don't apply again. See how to find your PAN number. |
| You paid ₹1,000, but Link Aadhaar still asks for the fee | The payment hasn't reached the portal yet, or it went under the wrong head | Wait 4–5 working days, then check the challan. See linking problems. |
| The page you opened says "coming soon" | That guide isn't written yet | Use the complete PAN guide or the helplines below. |
Scams to watch for
- Treat any call or message asking for an OTP as a red flag. An OTP can sign forms in your name.
- Don't click links in messages saying "PAN blocked, update now" or "Get your PAN 2.0 card".
- Nobody can sell you a "fresh" PAN to replace a lost one. That creates a duplicate PAN.
- Lost money? Call the cybercrime helpline 1930 quickly. PAN fraud guide →
Frequently asked questions
Is this wizard an official Income Tax service?
No. It is a guide made by an independent counter. It only points you to the right official service and our guide for it.
Does the wizard need my PAN or Aadhaar number?
No. It only asks what you need. Nothing you choose leaves your phone, and nothing is saved.
I lost my PAN card. Should I apply for a new PAN?
No. Order a reprint for ₹50 in India, or download the e-PAN. Your PAN number stays the same, and a second PAN can bring a ₹10,000 penalty.
Which is cheapest: Instant e-PAN or a Protean or UTIITSL application?
Instant e-PAN is free, but it gives only a PDF and needs Aadhaar with a working linked mobile. A Protean or UTIITSL application costs ₹66 to ₹107 in India.
Can I get a PAN for my child with Instant e-PAN?
No. Instant e-PAN is not for minors. A parent applies on Form 93: ₹107 with a card, or ₹72 for e-PAN only.
I live abroad. Does the wizard work for me?
Yes. Choose "An NRI or a foreign citizen". Indian citizens abroad use Form 93; foreign citizens, including OCI holders, use Form 95. A card posted abroad costs ₹1,017.
Why does the wizard send me to Protean or UTIITSL for some things?
They are the two agencies that handle PAN applications, corrections and reprints. Free checks and Aadhaar linking run on the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
What if two results seem to fit?
Open both guides. For example, a lost card abroad and an inoperative PAN are separate problems with separate fixes.
Bottom line
Answer a few questions and the wizard points you to the right guide, form and fee. Most checks are free on the e-Filing portal. Paid services go through Protean (020-27218080) or UTIITSL (033-40802999). Never apply for a second PAN to solve a problem with the first one.
Sources
- Income Tax Department – PAN (fee table, e-Sign charge ₹5.90) (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Income Tax Department – Apply for PAN (fees, Instant e-PAN free) (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Income Tax e-Filing – Instant e-PAN FAQs (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Income Tax e-Filing – Link Aadhaar FAQs (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Income Tax e-Filing – Know Your AO user manual (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Protean – FAQ on new PAN and changes (fees, reprint ₹50 / ₹959) (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- UTIITSL – PAN services (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Income Tax Department – Can a person hold more than one PAN? (accessed 16 Oct 2026)
- Our fact-checked guides linked in each result (16 Oct 2026): PAN guide, types and fees, AO code
Page history: 16 Oct 2026, first version.
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