How to Reapply for the Lost PAN Card Online and Offline?

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is one of the essential papers necessary for doing financial activities, selling and purchasing goods, applying for Visa, and, most crucially, completing an income tax return (ITR). It is a ten-digit alphanumeric number provided to people by the Income Tax Department of India. Every PAN number assigned and PAN card issued is valid for a lifetime. Individuals who inadvertently lose it are not required to apply for a new PAN. You can, however, apply for a duplicate PAN online or offline, or you can get an electronic PAN card or e-PAN card from the IT department's e-filing page. In the event that your PAN card is lost or stolen, you should immediately file a complaint with your local police station and receive a complaint copy of the First Information Report (FIR) to guarantee that your PAN cannot be used fraudulently by anybody.

How to Reapply for a PAN card online?

• Visit the TIN-NSDL official website.
• Select the application type as Changes or corrections in existing PAN or Reprint of PAN card.
• Fill out the essential information, such as name, date of birth, and phone number, and then submit it.
• For future reference, a token number will be produced and delivered to the applicant's registered email address.
• Complete all of the fields on the 'Personal Information' page.
• Pick between three modes of PAN application submission: physically submitting application documents, digitally submitting using e-KYC, and e-signing.

1. Physically Submitting: After paying the application cost, an acknowledgement form will be created, which must be printed together with the self-attested required papers such as a driving licence, Aadhar, voter ID, birth certificate, Passport, and so on. They should be sent to the NSDL's PAN services division by registered mail, with the top of the envelope labelled Acknowledgement No.-xxxx application for Reprint or Changes or Correction in PAN Card.
2. Submit digitally using e-KYC and e-sign: Aadhaar is required to use this service. An OTP will be given to the Aadhaar registered cellphone number to validate the information submitted. To e-sign the form, a digital signature will be required when submitting the finished form.
3. Upload scanned photos through e-sign: An Aadhar card is also required to use this method. You must submit scanned photos of your passport photo, signature, and other papers. After uploading, An OTP will be generated.

• A valid email address will be necessary for e-PAN cards, thus you must choose between a real PAN card and an e-PAN card.
• Provide your contact information and document details, then submit the application.
• You will be routed to the payment page, and when you make the payment, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt.
• PAN card will be issued within 15 to 20 working days

How to Reapply for a PAN card offline?

• You can print the "Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data" form by downloading it.
• Fill out the form using BLOCK letters and sign the appropriate boxes.
• For an individual application, two passport-size pictures must be attached and neatly cross-signed.
• The form will be submitted to the NSDL facilitation centre together with payment, proof of identity, proof of residence, and proof of PAN. Upon payment, a printed acceptance form is provided, which may be used to follow the PAN card's status.
• The duplicate PAN card will be delivered within two weeks of the application being accepted.