How to apply for a PAN Card? - Complete Guide for Process of application of PAN Card!

There are 2 Methods for applying a PAN Card:

1. Offline Method2. Online Method

1. Offline Method:

In this type of application you have to do the following steps:

(a) Collect the PAN Application Form 49A you can collect it from the nearest PAN/TAN, NSDL or UTIITSL office in your city.
OR, You Can Download it from our Blog to Download the form 49A Click Here!
(b) Fill Up the The Form Properly & Avoid making mistakes. To serve you better We have uploaded a Filled Sample Form for you, download it and follow the Correct guidelines for filling up your own form. To download the filled up sample form Click Here! 
(c) After filling up the Form attach 2 Copies of your recent Passport Size Photo on the Form and put your signature on the form.
(d) Go to the PAN Processing office in your city I prefer NSDL Office and submit the duly filled form along with the  Processing Fees Rs.105/-
(e) Go Home & Relax Wait until your PAN Comes Home. It Takes 30 to 60 Days for completion.

2. Online Method:

This is the Recommended type for applying PAN Card as it is fast and takes less time! The processes are as follows:

(a) You Can apply using online method via Govt. Websites like: The Process is very Simple Just click on the links below the images and follow the instructions there. Both NSDL and UTI-ITSL provied PAN Card for just Rs.105/- but eTDS-DSC cahrges Rs.160 to Rs.170/-. Above all I prefer you to apply via NSDL because its purely Govt. Website and the most popular website for Online PAN Card application.

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Clich Here to apply via NSDL

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Click Here to apply via UTIITSL Website

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Click Here to apply via e-TDS DSC

(b) Just go Click on anyone of the images above as you like and follow the instructions, fill up the form and you make the payment both online & offline as you wish. After completing all the processes sit back and Relax and wait until your PAN Card calls at your door!!

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How To Get A PAN Card - Permanent Account Number in INDIA?

PAN Card in just 30 Days - The Ultimate Guide!!

eOffice India presents easy steps for applying PAN Card! 

** Two frequently asked questions about PAN Card are:

1.What is a PAN Card? 

Ans: PAN is a Permanent Account Number (10 digit alphanumeric number), which is issued by the Income Tax Department in India. A PAN Card is used as a document of identity proof.

2.Why do I need a PAN Card?

Ans: You need a PAN Card because it is required mandatory for opening a bank account and carrying out financial transactions. Either Cash or eCash transactions.

So you have understood the importance of PAN Card & planning to get one? Then let's carry on with the process!

In order to get a PAN you must have to abide by certain rules of the Govt. i.e, to submit the necessary documents and carry on with the application processes. Documents should be in the name of applicant. And It is mandatory to attach Proof of identity, Proof of address and Proof of Date of Birth along with the PAN application.

List of documents which will serve as Proof of identity, Proof of Address and Date of Birth for each status of applicant is as given below:

Document acceptable as proof of identity, address and date of birth as per Rule 114 of Income Tax Rules, 1962:

1. ** Proof of identity ** :

(i) Copy of

a. Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or

b. Elector’s photo identity card; or

c. Driving License; or

d. Passport; or

e. Ration card having photograph of the applicant; or

f. Arm’s license; or

g. Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or Public Sector Undertaking; or

h. Pensioner card having photograph of the applicant; or

i. Central Government Health Service Scheme Card or Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme photo card; OR

(ii) Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor or a Gazetted officer, as the case may be; OR,

(iii) Bank certificate in Original on letter head from the branch(along with name and stamp of the issuing officer) containing duly attested photograph and bank account number of the applicant.

2. ** Proof of Address ** :

(i) Copy of

a. Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India; or
b. Elector’s photo identity card; or
c. Driving License; or
d. Passport; or
e. Passport of the spouse; or
f. Post office passbook having address of the applicant; or
g. Latest property tax assessment order; or
h. Domicile certificate issued by the Government; or
i. Allotment letter of accommodation issued by Central or State Government of not more than three years old; or
j. Property Registration Document; OR,


(ii) Copy of following documents of not more than three months old

(a) Electricity Bill; or

(b) Landline Telephone or Broadband connection bill; or

(c) Water Bill; or

(d) Consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill; or

(e) Bank account statement or as per Note 2 ; or

(f) Depository account statement; or

(g) Credit card statement; OR,

(iii) Copy of the following:

(a) Certificate of identity in Original signed by a Member of Parliament or Member of Legislative Assembly or Municipal Councilor

or a Gazetted officer, as the case may be; OR,

(iv) Original Copy of: (a) Employer certificate in original

3. ** Proof of Date of Birth ** :

(i) Copy of any one of the following: 

a. Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Death or the Indian Consulate as defined in clause (d) of sub-section (1) of session 2 of the Citizenship Act,

1955 (57 of 1955); OR
b. Pension payment order; OR
c. Marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages; OR

d. Matriculation Certificate; OR

e. Passport; OR
f. Driving License; OR
g. Domicile Certificate issued by the Government; OR

h. Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the Date of Birth.

In this post I have discussed all the accepted Documents for application of PAN Card.
In the next post I shall discuss about the process of application i.e, How to apply? ; Where to Apply? ; What is the fees or money required? etc. To keep yourself updated with the latest updates regarding PAN Card keep visiting eOffice India

How to apply for a PASSPORT in INDIA?

** Ultimate Information regarding a PASSPORT in INDIA and What are the Documents required for applying a PASSPORT in INDIA? **

A. Introduction & Use:

1. Passport is an official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

2. Passport is a travel document, usually issued by the government of a nation, that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder for the purpose of international travel. [ 1] Standard passports contain the holder's name, place and date of birth, photograph, signature, and other identifying information.

B. Documents Required:

** In order to get an Indian passport the person must be a Citizen of India and must have the following documents required for issuance of Passport.

The Documents required are used for the verification of the following Details about the person applying for the Passport.

** The Documents required for applying a PASSPORT can be divided in to three major categories:

1. Proof of Address

2. Proof of Age

** Documents required. for PROOF of ADDRESS are as follows :

1. Water Bill, 2. Telephone Bill (Land line or Postpaid mobile bill), 3. Electricity Bill, 4. Bank Account Statement, 5. LPG Gas Connection Bill, etc. A list of all the documents which are accepted as PROOF of ADDRESS are listed in the picture below!

DOCUMENTS required for Proof of Address 

** Documents required. for PROOF of BIRTH are as follows :

1. Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate

2. Matriculation Certificate

3. Domicile Certificate issued by the Government,

4. Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth

5. Driving License

6. Pension payment order

7. Marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriages

** In my next post (on 16-Oct-2014) I shall discuss about "How to apply for a PASSPORT? and the methods of application of PASSPORT. Thanks for Reading! For all the latest posts about PASSPORT Keep visiting eOffice India **