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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
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar (needed for Instant e-PAN and e-KYC)
- Proof of identity and address if not using Aadhaar e-KYC
- Proof of date of birth
- Passport size photo and signature for paper forms
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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