When you have lost PAN card or damaged your existing PAN card, you should not apply for a new PAN card. Out of ignorance people tend to apply for new PAN card instead of applying for duplicate PAN card. Obtaining or possessing more than one Permanent Account Number (PAN) is against the law. Hence when you have lost your PAN card, it is recommended to lodge a complaint with nearest police station to ensure that your PAN card should not get misused, and subsequently apply for a reprint of your lost PAN card with the below mentioned options.
Lost PAN Card / Damaged PAN Card
when you have lost, damaged PAN card?
When you have lost PAN card or damaged your existing PAN card, you should not apply for a new PAN card. Out of ignorance people tend to apply for new PAN card instead of applying for duplicate PAN card. Obtaining or possessing more than one Permanent Account Number (PAN) is against the law. Hence when you have lost your PAN card, it is recommended to lodge a complaint with nearest police station to ensure that your PAN card should not get misused, and subsequently apply for a reprint of your lost PAN card with the below mentioned options.
Apply Duplicate PAN Card
Duplicate PAN card represents reprinting of damaged or lost PAN card. As the name implies while applying for a duplicate PAN card the existing Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the applicant and the associated details pertaining to the particular PAN number i.e applicant name, father name, date of birth etc remains unchanged both in ITD records and in the printed duplicate PAN card. It is highly recommended to furnish your PAN card photocopy while applying for duplicate PAN card.
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
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