How to update address and other details in PAN card

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department. It is essential for undergoing various financial transactions such
as receiving taxable salaries/professional fees, sale or purchase of assets, trading of mutual funds, etc.

Steps to update address in PAN card

Although your PAN card does not feature your residential address, it might be helpful to keep it updated. To update/change your PAN card address, get Form 49A, fill it up, attach necessary documents, and submit at your nearest NSDL TIN-facilitation center or PAN center.

How to update other details in PAN card, online :-

To update other PAN details online, follow these steps:

Firstly, log on to the official online PAN application portal.

Under the 'Application Type' drop-down menu, click on 'Changes or correction in existing PAN data' link. Select the relevant 'Category.'

Following this, enter all the necessary details, upload required documents, make payment, and you are done.

Documents needed to update/change PAN card details :-

Documents required to make changes in your PAN card, online, are: 1) A proof of identity such as Aadhaar card/Ration card/Passport, 2) One proof of address, such as DL/Voter's ID card/Passport, and 3) A DoB proof such as Matriculation certificate/Birth Certificate/Aadhaar card/Passport etc.