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PAN Card
PAN is a 10 character tax ID from the Income Tax Department. It is needed to file tax returns, open bank accounts and for large money transactions.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Instant e-PAN with Aadhaar | Free |
| New PAN, physical card, Indian address (Form 49A) | ₹107 incl. GST |
| New PAN, e-PAN only (Protean/UTIITSL) | ₹66 to ₹72 |
| New PAN, foreign address | ₹1,017 incl. GST |
| Correction or change, physical card, Indian address | ₹50 to ₹107 |
| Reprint, Indian address | ₹50 incl. GST |
| Reprint, foreign address | ₹959 incl. GST |
Checked 27 Sep 2026
Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.
Documents to keep ready
Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.
How to apply
- For free e-PAN, open incometax.gov.in and choose Instant e-PAN
- Verify with Aadhaar OTP and download the e-PAN
- For a physical card, apply on Protean or UTIITSL using Form 49A
- Complete e-KYC with Aadhaar or send documents
- Pay the fee online
- Track status with the acknowledgement number
Good to know
- Instant e-PAN is free and is valid everywhere, a physical card is optional
- Having more than one PAN is illegal and can attract a ₹10,000 penalty
- Under PAN 2.0, existing PAN cards stay valid, no need to reapply
- Use only Protean, UTIITSL or incometax.gov.in, avoid agents charging extra
Common questions
What is the PAN card fee in 2026?
Instant e-PAN is free. A physical PAN via Protean or UTIITSL costs ₹107 for an Indian address.
Do I need a new PAN card under PAN 2.0?
No. Existing PAN cards remain valid. A new card is issued only if you ask for a correction or reprint.
How do I get a duplicate PAN card?
Request a reprint on Protean or UTIITSL for ₹50 (Indian address), or download e-PAN.
Sources: incometaxindia.gov.in pib.gov.in onlineservices.proteantech.in (secondary) pan.utiitsl.com (secondary) proteantech.in (secondary)
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