PAN Card related FAQs

My wife wants to apply for PAN card . Can she use supporting documents which has her previous surname ?

You will need the following documents to apply for a PAN Card together with your wife's surname after-marriage.

  • The Registrar of Marriages issues a marriage certificate
  •  Original certificate of identity in original signed by member of parliament, municipal councilor or gazette officer,member of legislative assembly (in the specified format).  

It is recommended that the PAN Card be applied with her new name (after-marriage). This will simplify all future transactions.

If your wife has a PAN card or PAN number, you must request correction/change to the PAN Card. It is illegal to have more than one PAN number for the same person.

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I have a PAN card with my husband's name on it. I would like to have it changed back to my maiden surname. Although we are now separated, we have not filed for divorce. What documents are required for name correction?

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If I move to another city , Do I have to apply again for the PAN?


My Photo is printed in PAN card or not ?


In India , Can a NRI apply for PAN card ?


Using my PAN number can I print a duplicate PAN card at home?


How can the status of PAN Card be checked?


Can a person apply for PAN card without Guardian/Parents?


How do I apply for a PAN Card for a minor? The form should be signed by whom? Which photo should be attached to the form, Child or parent?


How can we make a change to the name or date of birth in a PAN card? Is there any cost for the same?