PAN Card Fees and Charges 2025

The fees and charges applicable to apply for a new or updated PAN through different modes for those who are residing within India are given below:

Fees and Charges for Reprint/Duplicate PAN Card in India

In case you misplace your PAN Card, or you want to request reprint of your PAN Card (without any changes), you can apply through UTIITSL website directly. 

The fee for reprinting the PAN Card will be as follows: 

1. ₹50 (including taxes) if your PAN Card is delivered to an Indian address.

1. ₹959 (including taxes) if it is sent to an address outside India.

Note: PAN Card will be delivered to the address updated in your PAN records.

Fees for New/Reprinted PAN Card for Individuals Residing Abroad

A booming Indian economy has attracted a number of foreign players who are keen on carrying out business in the country. A PAN is mandatory for such entities, be it an organization or an individual and they are required to go through the same process as a resident of India.

The fees and charges applicable to apply for a new or updated PAN through different modes for those who are residing outside India are given below:

PAN Card Fees for e-PAN Card

Applicants now have the option to opt only for e-PAN Card and not request for a physical card. There are no charges to get an instant e-PAN if you apply through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal using your Aadhaar number. You will receive the e-PAN in PDF format by email.  However, if you apply for an e-PAN through the NSDL or UTIITSL websites, the fees will be: 

How to Pay PAN Card Fee?

There are two modes of payment by which an individual can make the payment for the PAN Card application. These are as follows:  

1. Pay PAN Card Fee Via Online Mode

1. Go to the official website of NSDL or UTIITSL.

1. Fill in form 49A with the required details.

1. Pay the processing fee online and submit the form. 

2. Pay PAN Card Fee Via Online Mode

1. Visit the office of UTIITSL or PAN Centre and ask for Form 49A.

1. Fill in the required details on the form and submit the required documents.

1. Pay the required fee at the PAN Centre.

Modes of Payment for PAN Charges

The following modes of payments are permitted for PAN, with the communication address of an individual determining what modes are available to him/her.

1. Communication Address Within India - Individuals with a communication address within the Indian Territory can pay via Credit/Debit cards, Demand Drafts, or through Net Banking. One should keep in mind that payment through Debit Card/Credit cards will attract an additional charge of up to 2% on the application fee, generally charged by the bank. The bank could also impose applicable taxes over and above the fee charged for a PAN. Payment by Demand Drafts are accepted only if the DD is in favor of "NSDL PAN" (NSDL is now known as Protean eGov Technologies Limited), payable at Mumbai. Payment through Net Banking will attract a surcharge of Rs.4 plus service tax, to be borne by an applicant.

1. Communication Address Outside India - Individuals or companies with a communication address outside India can pay for the PAN Card either through Credit/Debit card or Demand Drafts. The DD should be in favor of "NSDL- PAN", payable only in Mumbai. Payment by Credit or Debit card will attract additional bank-imposed charges to the tune of 2% plus service tax. Additionally, one might also incur conversion or exchange charges imposed by the bank to initiate such payment.

Individuals Permitted to Make PAN Payments on Behalf of Others

The Government of India permits others to make payment (Credit/Debit card and Net Banking) on behalf of a PAN applicant, depending on who is applying for a PAN Card.

1. Individual Applicants - In case of individual applicants, either the applicant himself/herself or his immediate family can pay the application fee.
2. Hindu Undivided Families - In case of Hindu Undivided Families only the Karta of the said HUF can make payments.
3. Companies/Firms - Any Director or Partner of a firm can make payment on their behalf.
4. Trusts/Associations - In the case of trusts, associations, local authorities, etc., payment can be made only by an authorized signatory as per the rules of the Income Tax Act  .

Refund Policy for PAN Card Rejection

There are chances for the PAN application of an individual to be rejected, either on grounds of incorrect/incomplete information or failure to adhere to the instructions. In such cases, applicants should remember that there is no provision for a fee refund and that they can reapply for the PAN by correcting the wrong information, using the same payment details.

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