What Are The Documents Required For Pan Card in India

Do you have any knowledge about PAN Card? PAN or Permanent Account Number gets allotted to every taxpayer. Income Tax Department provides a 10-digit alphanumeric to every card holder which is unique. This work gets done under the supervision of Central Board of Direct Taxes.

Holding a PAN Card is mandatory for all types of financial transaction. This card also acts as an Identity Proof. The important objective of this card is to track the financial transactions which may have taxable component and prevent tax evasion.

PAN number gets allotted only once, and it doesn’t change if there is any change in address. Every person who earns taxable income in India must hold a PAN Card. Foreign nationals, as well as businesses, need to hold a PAN Card.

Below mentioned are the required documents to apply for PAN Card for different criteria

Documents required Applying for PAN Card for Individuals

To obtain PAN Card for individual, one needs to provide documents of Identity, Address, and Birth proof. You need to provide a copy of the documents as applicable and available. An individual must provide at least one document for every section.

Copy of Documents Required for Identity proof [any 1 proof from List]

• Voter’s identity card
• Passport
• Driving license
• Arm’s license
• Aadhar card
• Ration card having applicant’s photograph
• Photo identity card from central government or state government or any other public sector undertaking
• Health scheme card issued by Central government
• Bank certificate with an attested photograph of the applicant along with bank account number of the applicant
• Pensioner card with applicant’s photo

Copy of Documents Required For Address Proof [any 1 proof from List]

• Voter identity card with photographDriving license
• Aadhar card
• Passport
• Electricity bills
• Broadband connection bill
• Landline telephone bills
• Bank account statements
• Credit card statement
• Post office passbook featuring address of the applicant
• Passport of spouse
• Latest order for property tax assessment
• Domicile certificate

Copy of Documents Required for Proof of Date of Birth [any 1 proof from List]

• Birth certificate
• Matriculation certificate
• Driving license
• Passport
• Pension payment order
• Marriage certificate
• Domicile certificate
• Affidavit signed before a magistrate stating the date of birth

Copy of Documents Required for NRI

• Bank Account Statement in country of residence or
• Non-resident External bank account statements shall
  be the proof of address.

Documents Required for minor

Any of the above documents of any of the parents or guardian of such minor shall be deemed to be the proof of address

Documents Required Applying for PAN Card by a Firm

The documents required to apply PAN Card for a firm vary from the documents required for an individual.

• Registration Certificate issued by the Registrar of Limited Liability Partnerships
• Partnership deed

Documents Required Applying for PAN Card by Trusts Registered in India

• If you want to apply for a PAN Card for a Trust, you need to provide the following document’s copy.
• Certificate of Registration Number issued by Charity Commissioner
• Deed of Trust

For PAN Card application you need to provide the copy of any of the applicable and available documents. After filling-up filling up the application form, you need to attach the documents and submit. You will obtain the PAN Card at the provided postal address. Make sure to maintain authenticity!