Fee for Update/Correction in PAN Card Rs. 96
Any wrong information on your PAN can create problems in future.
In India, Permanent Account Number (PAN) is important for both income tax purposes and as an identity document. Any wrong information on your PAN can create problems in future. Hence, it is recommended that you rectify any errors and discrepancies in your PAN at the earliest. Details like your name, date of birth, photo, signature, father’s name, Aadhaar, gender, residence and contact information can all be updated or changed.
However, the online service for change in PAN card is not free. It charges Rs 96 for this. The division of wealth involves Rs. 85 as application fee and 12.36 per cent service tax.
Here are the steps you can follow to edit your name and date of birth on your PAN card online
Step 1: Visit the official website for NSDL e-governance-https://www.
Step 2: Click on PAN under the Services section.
Step 3: Scroll down and click on Update/Correction in PAN option
Step 4: Register yourself by filling your basic details like name, pan number, email id, contact number and others.
Step 5: You will receive a token number on your email ID which will help you to open the draft version of the PAN application
Step 6: Click on continue option
Step 7: You will see three options. Select the first option of e-KYC and e-Sign (Paperless) to complete the entire process through Aadhaar OTP
Step 8: Enter your Aadhaar card details
Step 9: Select the category you want to update.
Step 10: Attach documents as proof of new information.
Step 11: Upload the required documents and fill in the Aadhaar number to ensure that all information is filled by you only.
Step 12: Pay the Application Fee.
Step 13: Complete your KYC process and submit your e-sign.
Step 14: You will receive the acknowledgment form.
You will receive the updated PAN card on your registered email id. You can also update through UTIITSL portal. To update the details on your PAN card, you can also opt for the offline method, for which you will need to locate the PAN centers nearest to your area.