PAN 2.0: According to the recently released Income Tax Department’s FAQs about PAN 2.0 with QR code, PAN Card holders can update their outdated addresses at no cost. After updating records, taxpayers will receive an e-PAN with a QR code on their registered email IDs. A physical PAN card reprint option is available for Rs 50.
Although PAN cards do not display addresses and cannot serve as address proof, maintaining current address information in tax records is essential. Accurate address details facilitate proper communication with financial institutions and tax authorities. It is crucial to keep your PAN linked with your current address to receive important notifications.
The Income Tax Department offers online Aadhaar-based address updating for PAN cardholders at no cost. This service utilises the address registered in Aadhaar to update tax records. Users must have their PAN linked with Aadhaar to access this facility for updating their address in the PAN database.
The following links are available:
* For those having PAN issued by NSDL: https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserAddressUpdate.html
* For those having PAN issued by UTI ITSL: https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN_ONLINE/homeaddresschange
Two authorised agencies issue PANs: Protean (previously NSDL) and UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Ltd (UTIITSL). The issuing agency can be identified by checking the reverse side of your PAN card.
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PAN Card: How To Update Updating Address Online
To modify your address in a PAN card through NSDL or UTI ITSL, you need to have an Aadhaar card with a registered mobile number and/or email address. The process is straightforward and similar for both organisations.
Follow these instructions to update your PAN card address at no cost using Aadhaar verification:
1. Access the official portal: https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserAddressUpdate.html
2. Input your PAN, Aadhaar information and birth date on the webpage. Accept the Aadhaar consent terms and press submit.
3. A fresh page will display, and you’ll receive an OTP on your Aadhaar-linked contact details for e-KYC verification. Select ‘Continue with e-KYC’.
4. Enter the received OTP and submit.
5. You’ll have the option to revise your contact details in income tax records. If needed, provide your current mobile number and email address. These will require OTP verification.
6. Review your masked Aadhaar address details and verify them.
7. On the final page, generate an address update request. Upon completion, your address will be updated without any charges.
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PAN 2.0 Explained:
PAN 2.0 is an initiative to enhance and digitise the PAN and TAN administration system. This upgraded system aims to provide improved services to taxpayers by integrating various platforms and delivering efficient services to PAN/TAN holders.
Key Features:
i. Integration of Platforms: Currently dispersed PAN services across three portals (e-Filing Portal, UTIITSL Portal and Protean e-Gov Portal) will be consolidated into a single unified Income Tax Department portal. This portal will provide comprehensive services including allotment, updation, correction, Online PAN Validation (OPV), Know your AO, AADHAAR-PAN linking, verify your PAN, request for e-PAN, request for re-print of PAN card and other related services.
ii. Comprehensive use of technology for paperless processes: The system implements a completely online paperless process, replacing the current method.
iii. Taxpayer facilitation: PAN-related services such as allotment, updation, and correction are provided without cost, with e-PAN delivered to registered email addresses. Physical PAN cards require a fee of Rs 50 (domestic). International delivery incurs Rs. 15 plus actual India post charges.
Impact on Existing PAN Holders:
Current PAN cardholders need not take any action under the new system. Existing PAN cards remain valid and functional under PAN 2.0. Updates or corrections to PAN details require specific requests from cardholders. New cards will be issued only upon request for modifications or corrections.