Applying for a PAN Card in India

Document Checklist

आधार Aadhaar Required: Valid Aadhaar with updated KYC details (for the Instant e-PAN path)Where to get: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)Cost: Already issued Required for the Instant e-PAN path. The mobile number linked to your Aadhaar must be active because the entire flow uses an OTP sent to it. If your KYC is incomplete or the mobile is not linked, update Aadhaar first via UIDAI before starting.
Identity, address, and date-of-birth proofs (Form 49A path only) Required: One document each from the lists in Form 49A instructionsWhere to get: Form 49A instructions on the Income Tax Department portalCost: Free (you already hold these) Only needed if you apply via the paper or online Form 49A flow at Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL — for example, where Aadhaar e-KYC cannot be used. The Income Tax Department publishes the accepted document lists in the Form 49A instructions; check there before submitting.