How to Change Name on PAN Card After Divorce
There are several situations in which a woman may require her name on the PAN Card to be updated. Usually, this is when she decides to change her name after marriage, or even divorce. In such a situation, she can request the name change by submitting an updated 'PAN change/correction' application form.
Steps to Change Your Name or Date of Birth on PAN Card After Divorce
Step 1 - Request for the 'PAN change/correction' application form through the Protean eGov Technologies Limited or UTI website.
Step 2 - Fill up the form and update the field in which you would like to make the change in the PAN Card.
Step 3 - Consolidate your ID proof, address proof, and proof of date of birth.
Step 4 - Pay the amount charged for the required changes. This can be done through net banking, debit card, or credit card.
Step 5 - On the hard copy of the application form, paste your photograph and sign it.
Step 6 - Mail the form to the UTI or Protean eGov Technologies Limited address. You should also include your ID proof, address proof, proof of date of birth, and a copy of your PAN Card along with the application form.
Documents Needed for PAN Name Change After Divorce
The following documents are recognised as proof of identity:
- Affidavit, gazette notification, or newspaper publication that indicates your name change
- School certificates or diplomas
- Bank account statement
- Divorce papers, in case you are applying for name change after divorce
You can submit any of the above documents as ID proof.
Documents Recognized as Proof of Address
- Your utility bills at the current residence
Any one of the above documents can be submitted as address proof for PAN Card name change.
FAQs on Changing Name on PAN Card After Divorce
- Can a divorce result in a name change?
After a divorce, you must provide a set of documents to prove your identification and the reason you want to change your name. Here is a short to-do list: Identity Verification This can be your passport, PAN Card, or Aadhar Card. Utility bills, an Aadhar Card, or a passport can all be used as proof of address.
- Is the husband's name required on the PAN Card?
The name-related instructions found in Item No. 1 are applicable here. Name of Father: Individual candidates must include the name of their father. A candidate who is married should also provide her father's name rather than her husband's. Name of Mother: This field can be left empty.
- Can I get a new name ten years after getting divorced?
After your divorce, you have the option to change your name one year, five years, or twenty years later.
- Is it against the law in India to use your married name after a divorce?
It is not hindered in any way. After a divorce, you are free to change your last name whenever you like. Before the divorce is finalised, you too are free to alter your last name.
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