Lost your PAN card? Here’s how you can apply for a duplicate one

PAN Card is an important document required for various purposes, including filing income tax returns. Losing your PAN card can delay many of your tasks. However, there's no need to worry as you can apply for a duplicate PAN card. Follow these steps to apply for a duplicate PAN card. 

Duplicate PAN card:

1. Visit the NSDL website and select the 'Reprint of PAN Card' option at the top.

2. Add details such as your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and date of birth. 

3. You will receive OTP either on your registered email ID or mobile number.

4. Ensure that the mobile number or email ID you choose is registered with your original PAN number.

5. Enter the OTP and click on the submit button.

6. After entering the OTP, proceed to make the necessary payment.

7. Once the payment is completed, you can request to print your duplicate PAN card.

8. You will receive a message on your registered mobile number confirming the transaction. You can also download e-PAN using the link in this SMS.

When applying for a duplicate PAN card, it's important to note the following:

No new information can be updated during this process. The details will be based on the old information. The duplicate PAN card will only be dispatched to the address registered with the Income Tax Department.

Here's how to download a PAN card online:

To download a duplicate PAN card, visit www.onlineservices.nsdl.com. Enter the details. Submit the application form. You will receive the e-PAN card in PDF format via email, which you can easily download.

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