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PAN Card — New Application

Verified against UTIITSL — Official PAN Document Requirements (Income Tax Rule 158) on 17 Oct 2026 — always confirm current requirements on the official portal before applying.

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A PAN card application requires proof of identity, address, and date of birth. If you already have an Aadhaar card, it alone satisfies all three requirements.

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PAN Card — New Application — Document Checklist

Punjab Saathi — based on UTIITSL — Official PAN Document Requirements (Income Tax Rule 158), last checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Mandatory Documents

Recent Passport-Size Photograph

Used for the physical PAN card.

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Conditional Documents

Aadhaar Card

Accepted as proof of identity, address, and date of birth all in one document.

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Proof of Identity

Required if you do not have an Aadhaar card.

Accepted as: Passport, Voter ID card, or Driving Licence.

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Proof of Address

Required if you do not have an Aadhaar card.

Accepted as: Passport, Voter ID, utility bill (not older than 3 months), or bank account statement (not older than 3 months).

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Proof of Date of Birth

Required if you do not have an Aadhaar card.

Accepted as: Birth certificate, passport, or matriculation certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before applying.

Can a minor apply for a PAN card?

Yes. In addition to the minor's own Aadhaar, any accepted identity document of a parent or guardian is also accepted as proof of identity for the application.

My utility bill is older than 3 months — can I still use it as address proof?

No. Utility bills, bank statements, and similar documents are only accepted as address proof if dated within the last 3 months. Use a more recent bill, or an alternate document like your passport or voter ID instead.

I live outside India — what can I use as address proof?

As an NRI, a copy of your bank account statement from your country of residence, or a copy of your Non-Resident External (NRE) bank account statement, is accepted as proof of address.

Is the passport-size photograph compulsory if my photo is captured at the centre?

Many PAN application centres capture your photograph on the spot, but it is still a good idea to carry a recent passport-size photograph as a backup in case it is needed.