Don't panic if you have lost your PAN card! Apply for a duplicate PAN card easily by visiting the NSDL website. In just a few steps, download your e-PAN and continue with financial transactions.

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is very important for financial transactions and regulatory compliance in India. It is a unique identification number issued by the Income Tax Department, which is required for various activities including filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and carrying out high-value transactions.

Losing your PAN card can cause inconvenience and delay in financial processes, but you don't have to worry as you can easily apply for a duplicate PAN card.

How to apply for a duplicate PAN card?

Visit the NSDL website: Visit the NSDL website and select the 'Re-print PAN card' option at the top of the page.

Enter your details: Provide your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and date of birth in the required fields.

Receive OTP: An OTP (Time Password) will be sent to your registered email ID or mobile number.

Verify Registration: Make sure that the mobile number or email ID you have provided is the same as registered in your original PAN card.

Submit OTP: Enter the received OTP and click on the Submit button.

Make payment: Proceed to pay the required fee for a duplicate PAN card. Payment can usually be made through credit/debit card or net banking.

Request a Print: After completing the payment, you will have the option to request a print of your duplicate PAN card.

Confirmation: A confirmation message will be sent to your registered mobile number. This message will contain a link to download your e-PAN card.

Important Notes:

No changes can be made to the existing details during the reprint process. The duplicate PAN card will be issued based on the information registered in your original PAN record.

The duplicate PAN card will be sent to the address registered with the Income Tax Department.

Downloading your PAN card online:

To download your duplicate PAN card online, visit www.onlineservices.nsdl.com. Enter the required details, submit the application form, and you will receive your e-PAN card via email in PDF format, which you can easily download and print.

This process ensures you get a quick replacement for your lost PAN card and resume your financial transactions with minimum disruption.