PAN holder details is printed on PVC Card by Income Tax Department. It has PAN number printed on top and contains PAN holder's name, date of birth, father's name. Most important, it has Hologram which makes it genuine ID proof for its holder. This is why Physical PAN Card is asked to by banks or other financial institutions as proof of Identity.
Whether Physical PAN Card is required?
Some Banks or Financial Institutions ask to present Physical PAN Card as PAN proof. Hence sometimes, at such moments Physical PAN Card is required.
How to apply for Physical PAN Card?
You can apply for Physical PAN Card online by filling up the above Physical Card Application Form and complete all steps with required documents.
What Documents are required for Physical PAN Card Application?
For Physical PAN Card Application following documents are required:
Identity Proof (Any one of the following):
Aadhaar Card.
Election Card / Voter ID.
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.
Pensioner card having photograph of the applicant.
Central Government Health Scheme Card.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card.
Arm’s license.
Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking.
Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch(along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant.
Date Of Birth Proof (Any one of the following):
Aadhaar Card.
Election Card / Voter ID.
Driving License.
Passport.
Birth certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorised to issue birth.
Matriculation certificate or Mark sheet of recognized board.
Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth.
Domicile certificate issued by the Government.
Central Government Health Scheme Card.
Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card.
Pension payment order.
Marriage Certificate.
Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking.
Address Proof (Any one of the following):
Aadhaar Card.
Election Card / Voter ID.
Driving License.
Passport.
Passport of Spouse (Husband/Wife).
Electricity Bill less than 3 months old.
Landline/Broadband connection bill less than 3 months old.
Bank account statement less than 3 months old.
Post office passbook having address of the applicant.
Water Bill less than 3 months old.
Consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill.
Latest property tax assessment order.
Property Registration Document.
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.
Credit card statement less than 3 months old.
Employer certificate in original.
Depository account statement less than 3 months old.
Allotment letter of accommodation issued by the Central/State Government less than 3 years old.
Domicile certificate issued by the Government.
Who has to sign the Physical PAN application?
PAN Holder needs to sign the PAN Card Form. If he/she is unable to do sign then left thumb impression is required on form.
How Physical PAN Card will be delivered?
Physical Card will be delivered to PAN Holder's Home Address by Courier mentioned in PAN Form while applying Physical Card. Address proof having same address needs to be submitted along with application.
How can I track Physical PAN Card Status after application?
After applying Physical PAN Card, you can track PAN card status on our portal at below link: Track PAN Card Status