PAN Card Information Update

As of July 1st, 2017, Aadhaar-PAN linking has become mandatory for e-filing your income tax returns. This step is taken to prevent individuals from using multiple PAN Cards to evade tax. PAN Card can also be used as a valid identity proof.

Permanent Account Number (PAN Card ) is a 10-digit alphanumeric code assigned to an income taxpayer in India. Non-Indian nationals can also apply for a PAN Card if they are doing business in India. It's crucial to ensure that the information on your PAN Card is accurate and up-to-date. This page will guide you through the process of updating your PAN Card information.

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025
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Why Update Your PAN Card Information?

Several reasons to  updating your PAN Card information:

  1. Change in Name: Due to marriage, divorce, or legal name change.
  1. Change in Address: If you've moved to a new residence or office.
  1. Change in Date of Birth: If there's an error in your recorded date of birth.
  1. Other Corrections: To rectify any other discrepancies in your PAN Card details.

How to Update PAN Card Information Online?

 PAN Card information update can be done online and in a few steps.

Step 1 - Visit the NSDL or UTIISL website or any other government website, These are the authorized agencies for PAN Card issuance and correction.

Step 2 - On the portal, customer can update their PAN Card information, Like, personal information, contact details, document proof, income source, and current address information.

Step 3 - Apart from updating their details, customers will have to upload a KYC document of their choice to validate the change in details of the PAN Card.

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Information That Can be Updated on a PAN Card

For those wishing to make updates or changes, they can make alterations to the the below mentioned areas.

  1. PAN Card Information
    1. They can make changes to the PAN Card holder's name if he/she has changed their information recently.
    2. PAN Card holders can make changes to their date of birth if their DOB is wrong on their existing card.
    3. Change in signature.
    4. Change the photo displayed on their PAN Card.
    5. PAN Card holders can link their Aadhaar to their PAN under this section.
    6. Change their father's name.
    7. Can make a change/correction in their gender.
    8. Change their address of communication.
  2. Personal Information
    1. PAN Card holders can make changes to their first name, middle name or last name.
    2. Change their date of birth.
    3. Change their gender and marital status.
    4. Change of father's name. The first name, middle name and last name will have to be entered.
  3. Contact Details
    1. Change to their mobile number.
    2. Change to their email ID.
    3. Change of landline number.
  4. Document Proof
    1. Choose proof of identification - Passport, driver's license, Voter ID card, etc.
    2. Choose address proof - Passport, driver's license, Voter's ID card, etc.
    3. Date of birth proof - birth certificate, passport, etc.
    4. Office address proof - Appointment letter, salary slips, etc.
  5. Address Information
    1. Change of door number
    2. Name of premises/building
    3. Road or street
    4. Area/locality
    5. State or Union territory
    6. Town/City/District
    7. Pincode
    8. Country

Finally, PAN Card holders will have to make a declaration that the above mentioned details - identity proof, address proof, etc., are legitimate. Once this is done, they can submit the details and the updated information will be stored in the PAN Card database.

Online PAN Card Information Verification

Step 1 - Visit official website of Income Tax Department for online verification of your PAN Card information.

Step 2 - Individual and bulk PAN Card information can be verified using this online PAN verification facility .

Step 3 - To verify one PAN Card at a time, go to 'Profile Settings' and click on 'My Profile' to view the details.

Step 4 - For bulk PAN verification, you have to first register as a 'Bulk PAN Verification Agency' at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/

Step 5 - Go to 'Bulk PAN Query' and click on 'Upload Query'. Upload your query in the specified format and click on 'Submit', a token number will be generated.

Step 6 - The status of the PAN uploaded through the query system will be displayed. Government and non-government agencies can perform online PAN verification on 'user pay' basis.

Conclusion

Keeping your PAN Card information updated is essential for smooth financial transactions and avoiding any legal issues.

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  5. PAN Card Customer Care Number

FAQs on PAN Card Information Update

  • What is the procedure to update my photograph on the PAN Card?

    You will need to visit the official website of NSDL and select the application type ‘Request for New PAN Card Or/ And Changes or Corrections in PAN Date’ to update the photograph on the PAN Card.

  • What is the procedure to change the name on the PAN Card?

    You will need to visit the official website of the NSDL and upload the necessary documents to change the name on the PAN Card.

  • What information is present on the PAN Card?

    Your photograph, signature, PAN, date of birth, father’s name, and your name are mentioned on the PAN Card.

  • Who issues the PAN Card in India?

    The Income Tax Department issues the PAN Card in India.

  • Are PAN Cards printed by the NSDL and UTIITSL?

    Yes, PAN Cards are printed by the NSDL and UTIITSL.

  • Can I update PAN Card details in case I live abroad?

    Yes, PAN Card details can be updated in case you live abroad.

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