Step by step process of changing address in PAN card

PAN or Permanent Account Number is a unique number of ten digits issued by Income Tax Department. Each person’s PAN number is different. Customers can request online changes to the communication address in the PAN database. This e-Governance can be done through online facility at www.tin-nsdl.com.

Learn how to update the address in the PAN card

1- For any update in existing PAN details, applicant must fill online form on NSDL portal. The user can access this form on the NSDL website.

2- Forms can be downloaded from the NSDL e-governance-TIN website. It is also available at TIN Facilitation Centers.

3- The applicant will have to fill up all the columns of the form, and in case of using a physical form, the box must be ticked on the left margin of the address for communication. In the case of an online application this box is ticked by default.

4- The applicant must know that address given is the address of the residence or office.

5- According to NSDL, it is compulsory to mention the address of the office for all applicants except for individuals and HUF (Hindu Undivided Family) as an address for communication.

6- If the applicant wants to update any other address, then they will have to fill the same detail in an additional sheet, which must be attached with the form.

7. It is mandatory for the applicant to provide proof of communication address.

8- According to the NSDL, if there is a demand for change in any other address, then the applicant must give proof of that.

9- Forms with supporting documents can be deposited at NSDL Tin-Facilitation Center or any of the Pan Center.

10- Online applicants will have to send the signature slip and documents along with the Income Tax PAN Services Unit.

PAN card is essentially necessary while opening a bank account or when filing ITR returns.