How to Apply Lost Pan Card

Lost PAN cards could be a nerve-racking situation. PAN Cards are not just valid identity proof, but they are also mandatory for making any financial transactions, applying for Visa, sales and purchases, etc. 

Once you have obtained a PAN card, there are chances that you might lose, misplace, or it could get damaged. And we understand how exasperating it could be. But, fret not!

The Income Tax Department has come up with the easiest and hassle-free way to allow taxpayers to apply for the lost PAN card. This blog will cover a few other things, such as things to consider when you have lost your PAN. 

Ideally, you can re-apply for a lost PAN card in two ways: either offline or online. We will begin with the offline filing first.

How to Request a New PAN Card for an Existing PAN Offline?

If your PAN card has gone missing, you could miss out on various things. Such as opening a bank account or performing multiple transactions, etc. Therefore, getting a new one is recommended as soon as possible.

Follow these steps to apply for a lost PAN card offline:

Step 1: If you aren’t sure whether you lost your PAN or if it has been stolen, you should then immediately lodge a complaint to your nearest police station and get a copy of the FIR or an acknowledgement. 

Filing an FIR with the police would ensure that your PAN card isn’t being used fraudulently by anyone. It will also save you from being responsible for conducting any such fraudulent activity. 

Step 2: You should now visit your nearest PAN or NSDL TIN Facilitation Center. Now request the contact person for Form 49A. You must also submit a request letter addressed to the Income Tax Department for a new PAN card.

Along with the form, carry a passport size coloured photograph, identity proof, address proof, and a copy of FIR. 

Step 3: Now, you need to fill out the form carefully as any mistake or wrong details will lead you to cancel the application. Then, you have to paste the passport size photo in the top right-hand corner of the application form. Also, ensure that you have signed the photo. 

Step 4: After filling out the form, you must attach a Cheque or DD (Demand Draft) for the payment and the aforementioned documents. Then, submit it to the PAN or NSDL office.

Enclose the form and the required documents in an envelope and send it to the PAN head-office by post at the following address:

National Securities Depository Limited,

3rd Floor, Sapphire Chambers,

Near Baner Telephone Exchange, Baner,

Pune – 411045.

Your new/duplicate PAN would reach the address you mentioned in the application within two to three weeks. 

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How to Apply for a Lost PAN Card Online?

There are enough provisions that cover the loss of a PAN card, with an option to reprint the card offered by the government. Therefore, if you have lost your PAN card and are sceptical about what to do next, here are a few steps that you can follow to get a reprinted card. 

Step 1: Visit the official website of TIN-NSDL and hover over the section on the online application for PAN. 

Step 2: Select the option “Reprint of PAN card.” 

Step 3: You will be now redirected to a different page. Here, you have to click on the “Online Application for changes/correction in PAN data” option. 

Step 4: You will now be taken to a page highlighting the guidelines for what should be done next. After going through these guidelines, you can choose from the types of PAN you lost (individual, company, HUF, firm, Partnership, etc.).

Step 5: Now, you have to fill up an application form for a lost PAN card and furnish all the details such as your name, lost PAN number, communication address, email id, telephone number, etc.

Documents such as ID proof and photographs must be submitted along with the lost PAN card application form. Also, ensure that you have signed it before submitting it. 

Step 6: You can submit the lost PAN card either online or post it to NSDL along with the required documents. 

Step 7: If your communication address is within India, then you have to make a payment of ₹ 107, or if you reside outside India, you have to pay ₹ 989 either through a debit or credit card or demand draft or net banking. 

Step 8: On successful payment of fees, the system will generate an acknowledgement number which you can use for further correspondence.

Step 9: You will receive a duplicate PAN with the same PAN number as earlier. It will be delivered to you at your given address in about two weeks.or Lost PAN Card for Individual Applicants

It’s an essential document, and to obtain it again, you would have to furnish a few required documents as follows:

• Scanned copy of identity proof such as the Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card, Driving Licence, Passport, Ration card, etc.
• Address proof of the applicant such as the Passport, Driving Licence, Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Voter ID Card, etc.
• Valid age proof includes the Birth Certificate issued by the local Municipal Authority, Pension Payment Order, Matriculation Certificate, Passport, Domicile Certificate, Driving Licence, etc.

Documents Required for Foreign Nationals/Person of Indian Origin/Overseas Citizens of India

If you are a person of Indian origin (POI) or foreign national or overseas citizens of India (OCI), then you have to submit the following documents:

• A scanned copy of the POI card
• Photocopy of the Passport
• A scanned copy of the OCI card
• Photocopy of the Nationality Certificate of Citizenship Identification must be attested by the “Apostille” if you are a foreign national. 

What If You Forgot Your PAN?

Situations like where you have lost your PAN Card, and you can’t recollect the number. In such a case, you must use the “Know Your PAN” facility on the Income Tax Department website before applying for a missing PAN card. 

Using this facility, you can find your PAN by entering a few details such as your Name, Father’s Name, and Date of Birth. 

Follow the steps below for the case mentioned above:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department. 

Step 2: Click on the “Know Your PAN” option.

Step 3: Fill in the particulars asked in the form, including your Name, Father’s Name, and Date of Birth.

Step 4: Click on the “Submit” button. 

Step 5: You will receive an OTO on your registered mobile number.

Step 6: Enter the OTP and click on “Validate”.

Step 7: The corresponding screen will display the PAN, name, jurisdiction, etc. 

Points to Ponder After Your PAN Card is Lost 

As we have already mentioned, losing a crucial document like a PAN Card could be an exasperating situation. But it shouldn’t be a hassle, given you consider the following attributes:

Stay Calm and Composed: We often start panicking after losing our essential documents and other things. Due to this, we end up making more messes. So, you must first calm down and gather yourself. 

Try Out Different Measures: One must note that there are many facilities to handle the situations. 

Correct Details: The particulars furnished when filing the form must be error-free. Any errors could reflect in your new card, and changing it later could be a cumbersome task. So be more cautious while entering the correct PAN number of your lost PAN card so that information can be processed well. 

Keep It Clean, Avoid Overlaps: While applying for a lost PAN card, ensure that it doesn’t have any overlaps. It must be legible and clear to understand. 

Wrapping It Up

A PAN card is valid identification proof that is significantly beneficial in initiating various financial transactions, sales and purchases, etc. Losing it could be a headache as you won’t do much without it. However, the Income Tax Department has made obtaining a new or duplicate PAN card reasonably simple. 

You can either obtain it by applying for the same online or offline. After successfully applying, you will get your new or duplicate PAN card within two to three weeks of the application filing.

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