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PAN Card Apply Online 2026 — New PAN, e-PAN & Form 49A Guide

Updated: 3 June 2026  |  NSDL & UTI Portal  |  Fee: ₹107  |  Instant e-PAN Free

Apply for a new PAN card online at NSDL (onlineservices.nsdl.com) or UTI (utiitsl.com) using Form 49A. Fee: ₹107 for Indian address. Documents: Aadhaar, photo, DOB proof. e-PAN delivered to email in 2–3 working days; physical card in 15–20 days. Instant e-PAN is free on the income tax portal using Aadhaar OTP — allotted in minutes.
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Instant e-PAN is FREE on incometax.gov.in via Aadhaar OTP — allotted in 2–3 minutes.
Physical PAN card: ₹107 via NSDL/UTI. Foreign address: ₹1,017. e-PAN is valid for all tax purposes.

PAN Card Application Options

MethodFeeTimePhysical Card?
Instant e-PAN (incometax.gov.in)Free2–3 minutesNo (PDF only)
NSDL Online (Aadhaar e-KYC)₹1072–3 days (e-PAN), 15–20 days (physical)Yes
UTI Online (Aadhaar e-KYC)₹1072–3 days (e-PAN), 15–20 days (physical)Yes
NSDL/UTI with document upload₹10720–25 working daysYes
Physical application at TIN FC₹10725–30 working daysYes

How to Apply for PAN Card — Step by Step (NSDL)

  1. Visit NSDL Portal
    Go to onlineservices.nsdl.com → PAN → Apply Online → New PAN – Indian Citizen (Form 49A).
  2. Select Application Type
    Choose "New PAN – Indian Citizen." Select status (Individual, Company, HUF, etc.). Use Aadhaar-based e-KYC for fastest processing.
  3. Fill Form 49A
    Enter: Full name (as on Aadhaar/passport), DOB, father's name, address, email, mobile. Aadhaar number (mandatory for Aadhaar e-KYC path).
  4. Upload Documents / e-KYC
    If e-KYC: Enter Aadhaar OTP → documents auto-fetched. If manual: Upload photo (JPEG, max 50KB), signature (JPEG, max 30KB), and identity/address proof.
  5. Pay ₹107 & Submit
    Pay online → Get acknowledgement number (15-digit). Save this for tracking. e-PAN PDF sent to registered email in 2–3 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to apply for a new PAN card online?
Apply for PAN card online via NSDL (onlineservices.nsdl.com) or UTI (utiitsl.com). NSDL: Form 49A → Fill details → Upload photo, signature, identity & address proof → Pay ₹107 (Indian address) or ₹1,017 (foreign address) → Submit. You get an acknowledgement number to track status. E-PAN is delivered to email in 2-3 working days; physical PAN card in 15-20 working days.
What documents are needed for PAN card application?
Documents for PAN card (Indian individual): Identity proof — Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, driving licence. Address proof — Aadhaar, passport, bank statement (3 months), electricity/water bill. Date of birth proof — birth certificate, matriculation certificate, passport, Aadhaar. Photo — recent passport-size. If applying via NSDL/UTI online with Aadhaar-based e-KYC, no physical documents needed — Aadhaar OTP verification is sufficient.
What is the PAN card application fee?
PAN card fee: ₹107 (₹93 + 18% GST) if communication address is in India. ₹1,017 if address is outside India. Fee is for both new PAN application (Form 49A) and PAN corrections/reprint (Form CSF). Instant e-PAN (via Aadhaar) is available for free on the income tax portal — but e-PAN is only a digital PDF, not a physical card.
Can I get an instant e-PAN free?
Yes. Instant e-PAN is free on the income tax portal (incometax.gov.in) → Instant e-PAN → Enter Aadhaar → OTP verification → e-PAN PDF allotted in minutes. Conditions: Aadhaar must have a valid mobile number linked. You should not already have an existing PAN. Instant e-PAN is a valid PAN — the same 10-digit PAN used for all tax purposes. Physical card must be separately requested at NSDL/UTI.
How long does it take to get a PAN card?
PAN card timelines: Instant e-PAN (income tax portal, Aadhaar-based): 2–3 minutes (PDF to email). Regular online application (NSDL/UTI with Aadhaar e-KYC): 2–3 working days (e-PAN email), 15–20 working days (physical card). Physical submission: 20–25 working days. Track status: NSDL tin.tin.nsdl.com/panstatus or UTI utiitsl.com → PAN Card Services → Track.

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