How to Get a Duplicate PAN Card Online – Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to applying for a duplicate PAN card in India. Learn the online process through NSDL and UTIITSL, documents required, fees, and tracking your application.
Losing your PAN card or having it damaged does not mean losing your PAN number - it remains valid for life. You only need to apply for a reprint (duplicate PAN card) through authorized agencies.
Change in personal details (name, address, date of birth, father's name) requires a new card with updated information
PAN card has incorrect details requiring correction
Applying Online Through NSDL
Visit the NSDL PAN portal (tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan)
Select 'Apply Online' → 'Changes or Correction in PAN Data'
Select 'Reprint of PAN Card (No Changes in Existing Data)'
Fill the online application form with PAN, Aadhaar, and contact details
Select 'Submit with Aadhaar' for e-KYC based processing
Pay the application fee online
Upload required documents
Submit and note the acknowledgment number
Physical PAN card will be dispatched to your registered address
Applying Online Through UTIITSL
Visit the UTIITSL PAN portal (www.pan.utiitsl.com)
Select 'PAN Services' → 'Application for Reprint PAN Card'
Enter your PAN number and date of birth
Enter contact details for communication
Select document proof type and upload documents
Pay the fee online
Submit and note acknowledgment number
Track status online
Documents Required for Duplicate PAN
Existing PAN (if available)
Proof of identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License)
Proof of address (Aadhaar, utility bill, bank statement)
Date of birth proof (birth certificate, 10th marksheet, passport)
Passport size photograph
Payment receipt
Fees and Timeline
Fee for duplicate PAN card: Rs. 110 (including GST) for domestic delivery. If you need PAN card without Aadhaar linking, fee is Rs. 1016 (including GST). International delivery costs additional.
PAN card is typically dispatched within 15-20 working days from application. e-PAN can be downloaded immediately if applied with Aadhaar e-KYC.
PAN Correction Along with Reprint
If you need to correct name, date of birth, father's name, or address along with reprint, select 'Changes or Correction in PAN Data' instead of 'Reprint'. Additional documents supporting the change are required.
Corrected PAN cards carry the same PAN number with updated details.
Tracking Your Application
Track your PAN application status on NSDL or UTIITSL websites using the acknowledgment number. Status updates include: application received, under processing, dispatched, and delivered.
For any delays or issues, contact NSDL at 020-27218080 or UTIITSL at 1800-266-1234.
⚡ Need Legal Help?
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