How to apply for duplicate PAN card online: Step-by-step guide

PAN card or Permanent Account Number is one of the most crucial and important documents for the citizen of India. Here is a step by step guide you can follow to apply for duplicate PAN card online.

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Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a mandatory document for the citizen of India. It is not only used for a number of financial transactions in the business world as well as personal life but also as an identity proof. Every PAN card includes a unique ten-digit alphanumeric number and is issued in a form of a laminated card, under the Indian Tax Department which is valid for a lifetime.

If you have accidentally lost your PAN card then you can apply for a duplicate PAN card. You need to follow a few simple steps to get a duplicate PAN card.

Here is a step by step guide you can follow to apply for duplicate PAN card online. Online application of duplicate PAN card saves a lot of time as well as cost.

How to apply for duplicate PAN card online

Follow the below-given steps to apply for duplicate PAN card online. Step 1: Visit the official website, tin-nsdl.com.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on 'Services' and select 'PAN' option. A new webpage will open on your computer screen. Step 3: Scroll down, under Reprint of pan card and tap Apply. Step 4: A new page Online PAN application will appear on the screen.

• Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-sign (Paperless)
• Submit scanned images through e-sign
• Forward application documents physically

Fill in 'Personal details,' 'Contact & other details' and also the 'document details' page and submit the application form. You will be directed to the payment page and once the payment is done, you can check the status of your duplicate PAN card using the 15 digits acknowledgement number generated.