Documents Required for PAN Card

To apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India, individuals must submit Form 49A along with specific documents. These include Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Passport, Address Proof, Date of Birth, and so on. While these are for Indian citizens, there are specific documentation requirements for NRIs.

Likewise, the documents required for a PAN Card may vary for business entities, students, minors, professionals, and communities, etc. Keep reading to learn about these in detail so that you can have a hassle-free application process for a PAN Card.

Table of Contents:

• ⇾ Documents for PAN Card
• ⇾ Required Documents for PAN Application For NRI’s
• ⇾ Documents Required for PAN Card for Minors and Students
• ⇾ Documents for PAN Card for Businesses
• ⇾ Documents for PAN Card by Individuals & HUFs
• ⇾ Frequently Asked Questions

Documents for PAN Card

The documents required to apply for a PAN Card as an Individuals & an Indian citizen are:

• Identity Proof: These include:
• Aadhar Card
• Driving License
• Passport
• Ration Card
• Photo ID (issued by the Government)
• Address Proof: These include documents such as:
• Copy of Aadhar Card
• Copy of Bank account statements
• Copy of Driving license
• Copy of Voter ID
• Copy of Property Registration
• Proof of Date of Birth: These include copies of documents such as:
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of Aadhar Card
• Copy of Matriculation Certificate
• Copy of Driving License
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Affidavit recognising the DOB (signed before a magistrate)

Required Documents for PAN Application For NRI’s

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who want to apply for a PAN Card must submit the documents mentioned below:

• Identity Proof: These include either of the following documents:
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of other National or Citizenship Identification Number or TIN Number duly attested by Apostille.
• Address Proof: These include either of the following documents:
• Copy of passport
• Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of the bank account statement in the country of residence
• Copy of Certificate of Residence in India or Residential Permit issued by the State Police Authority
• Copy of the Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner’s Registration Office with an Indian address
• Copy of Non-Resident External (NRE) bank account statement in India
• Copy of Visa granted and Copy of Appointment Letter/Contract from Indian Company and Certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer
• Copy of other National or Citizenship Identification Number or TIN Number duly attested by Apostille.

Note: The same documents can be submitted by foreign applicants of PAN Card.

Documents Required for PAN Card for Minors and Students

To start with, a Minor PAN Card is meant for individuals under the age of 18. Unlike the regular PAN Cards, this card does not include the holder's photograph or signature.

The documents required for Minor PAN Card application or PAN Card for students include:

• Identity Proof (Minor’s parent or guardian)
• Address Proof (Minor’s parent or guardian)
• Date of Birth Proof (Minor)

Note that the Minor PAN Card application must be submitted by the applicant’s parent or guardian.

Once the cardholder turns 18 years old, the photograph and signature must be added to the PAN Card to update their PAN Card. The cardholder’s information must also be updated on the Tax Service portals.

Documents for PAN Card for Businesses

PAN Card is mandatory for business entities to ensure their compliance with the tax regulations. Also, it supports high-value transactions and registering for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Based on the company category, the documents required for PAN Card application may vary. Have a look:

• Documents Required for PAN Card for Registered Firm:
• Identity Proof
• Address Proof
• Copy of Registration Certificate (issued by the Registrar of Companies).
• Documents Required for PAN Card for Company: The documents required to apply for a Company PAN Card based on the segments are:
• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies in India (ROC).
• Limited Liability Partnership- Registration Certificate (issued by LLPs) copy.
• Registration Number Certificate or Trust Deed Certificate copy (issued by the Charity of Commissioner).
• Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar of Firms)/Partnership Deed Copy (For Partnership Firm)
• Documents Required for PAN for Companies Incorporated in India:

For companies incorporated in India, the following documents are required for PAN Card application:

• Copy of Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Registrar of Companies in India (ROC).
• Bank draft copy for the paid fee along with the application form.
• Address Proof of the company such as Documents of the Registered Office.

Documents for PAN Card by Individuals & HUFs

Given below are the documents required for a PAN Card by individuals and HUFs (Hindu Undivided Family):

• Identity Proof: Either of the following documents can be submitted:
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the Government of India
• Attested Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by Apostille.
• Address Proof: You can submit either of the documents as proof:
• Copy of Passport
• Copy of Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by the Government of India
• Copy of Bank account statement in the country of residence
• Copy of Non-resident External (NRE) bank account statement in India
• Copy of Certificate of Residence in India or Residential Permit issued by the State Police Authorities
• Copy of Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner's Registration Office showing Indian address
• Copy of Visa granted & Copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company & Certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer.
• Attested Copy of other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by Apostille.