How to Change Your Name on PAN Card Using the NSDL e-Gov Portal

To update or correct your PAN card details online, you can use either the NSDL e-Gov portal or the UTIITSL portal, depending on where you originally applied for your PAN card. Here are the detailed steps for both portals:

Updating PAN Card on NSDL e-Gov Portal:

1. Visit the NSDL e-Gov Portal: Go to the official NSDL e-Gov website.
2. Access PAN Services: Click on the ‘Services’ tab and select ‘PAN’ from the dropdown menu.
3. Change/Correction in PAN Data: Scroll down and locate the heading ‘Change/Correction in PAN Data’. Click on ‘Apply’.
4. Online PAN Application: Select ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data/Reprint of PAN Card’ and fill in the required details:
   • Title
   • Last Name / Surname
   • First Name
   • Middle Name
   • Date of Birth / Incorporation / Formation
   • Email ID
   • Mobile Number
   • Citizenship
   • PAN number
   • Captcha Code
5. Token Generation: After submitting the form, you will receive a Token Number on the provided email. Click on ‘Continue with PAN Application Form’.
6. Submission Options: Choose one of the submission options:
   • Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-Sign (Paperless)
   • Submit scanned images through e-Sign
   • Forward application documents physically
7. Request Physical Copy (Optional): If you want a new physical copy of the updated PAN card, select yes.
8. Aadhaar Verification: Enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar number.
9. Update Details: Update the required details and tick the relevant box for the correction/update needed. Click ‘Next’ to proceed to the ‘Contact and other details’ page.
10. Contact Details: Enter your updated address, mobile number, or email.
11. Attach Proof Documents: Attach the necessary proof documents and a copy of your PAN card.
12. Declaration: Fill in the declaration section, mentioning your name, capacity (self), and place of residence.
13. Upload Photo and Signature: Upload your photograph and signature as per the specifications.
14. Form Preview: Review the form, enter the first eight digits of your Aadhaar number, and ensure all details are correct.
15. Payment: Complete the payment through the available gateways. After successful payment, a receipt will be generated.
16. KYC Process: Accept the terms and conditions, click ‘Authenticate’, and complete the KYC process by entering the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
17. eSign: Continue with eSign, accept terms and conditions, enter your Aadhaar number, and verify with OTP.
18. Acknowledgement Form: Download the acknowledgement form. The password to open this file is your date of birth in the format DD/MM/YYYY.
19. Physical Submission (If Required): If you chose to forward documents physically, print the acknowledgement, attach the required documents, and send them to:kotlinCopy codeIncome Tax PAN Services Unit, Protean eGov Technologies Limited, 4th Floor, Sapphire Chambers, Baner Road, Baner, Pune - 411045

Updating PAN Card on UTIITSL Portal:

1. Visit UTIITSL Website: Go to the official UTIITSL website.
2. Change/Correction in PAN Card: Click on ‘Click to Apply’ under the ‘Change/Correction in PAN Card’ tab.
3. Apply for Change/Correction: Click on ‘Apply for Change/Correction in PAN card details’.
4. Submission Mode: Select the mode of submission of documents, enter your PAN number, select the PAN card mode, and click ‘Submit’.
5. Reference Number: A reference number will be generated. Click ‘OK’.
6. Update Personal Details: Tick the fields that need updating, enter the correct details, and click ‘Next Step’.
7. Contact Details: Enter your updated contact details (address will be updated as per Aadhaar) and click ‘Next Step’.
8. Verification: Enter your PAN number for verification and click ‘Next Step’.
9. Upload Documents: Upload the necessary documents and click ‘Submit’.
10. Payment: Verify the details, make the payment through the selected mode, and take a printout of the form after successful payment.

Offline PAN Update:

1. Download the Form: Download the PAN card correction form from the official website.
2. Fill Out the Form: Complete the form and attach the required documents.
3. Submit at PAN Centre: Submit the form and documents at the nearest PAN centre. You will receive an acknowledgement slip.
4. Send Documents: Send the acknowledgement slip and documents to the Income Tax PAN Service Unit of the NSDL within 15 days.

Documents Required for PAN Card Update:

• Copy of PAN card
• Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter’s ID, driving license, etc.)
• Address proof (Aadhaar card, Voter’s ID, utility bills, etc.)
• Proof of date of birth (Aadhaar card, birth certificate, etc.)

Fees for PAN Card Update:

• Offline Submission:
  • Rs.110 for changes within India
  • Rs.1,020 for changes outside India
• Online Submission:
  • Rs.101 for physical dispatch within India
  • Rs.1,011 for physical dispatch outside India
  • Rs.66 for e-PAN card dispatched via email

By following these steps, you can successfully update or correct your PAN card details online or offline.