| PDF Title | PAN Card Form 49A |
| Category | |
| Total Pages | 2 |
| Posted By | Admin |
| Posted On | Aug 02, 2025 |
PAN Card Form 49A
What is PAN Card Form 49A?
A PAN Card Form 49A used in India to apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN), which is essential for tax purposes which is issued by Income Tax Department of India. Indian citizens (including minors and individuals, companies, firms, etc.) who need to apply for a new PAN card can use the 49A Form. Form 49AA, in contrast, is used by foreign citizens.
Difference Between 49A & 49AA
| Feature | Form 49A | Form 49AA |
| Purpose | Application for PAN | Application for PAN |
| Who Uses It | Indian Citizens, entities incorporated or registered in India | Foreign Citizens, foreign entities or organizations |
| Applicable For | Individuals, HUFs, Companies, Firms, Trusts, AOPs, BOIs, etc. residing or incorporated in India | Individuals, Companies, Firms, Trusts, etc. not based in India |
| Issued By | Income Tax Department of India | Income Tax Department of India |
| Governing Rule | Section 139A of the Income Tax Act | Section 139A of the Income Tax Act |
| Identity Proof Required | Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc. | Passport, PIO/OCI card, bank statements, etc. (attested) |
| Address Proof Required | Indian address documents | Foreign address documents or Indian local address (if any) |
| Signature/Photograph Requirement | Yes | Yes |
| Mode of Submission | Online via NSDL or UTIITSL, or Offline | Online via NSDL/UTIITSL, or through authorized entities (Embassy, etc.) |
Documents Required for PAN Card Form 49A (For Indian Citizens)
For Pan Card Form 49A (used by Indian citizens to apply for a PAN card), you need to submit proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth (for individuals).
- Proof of Identity(any one):
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID card
- Driving License
- Passport
- Ration Card with photograph
- Arm’s license
- Photo ID card issued by a Government body or PSU
- Central Government Health Scheme Card (CGHS)
- Pensioner Card with photograph
- Proof of Address (POA) (any one):
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Electricity bill (not older than 3 months)
- Landline telephone or broadband connection bill
- Water bill
- Bank account statement (last 3 months)
- Credit card statement (last 3 months)
- Property tax assessment order
- Passport of spouse
- Employer certificate (if in government office)
- Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) (for individual applicants only):
- Birth Certificate
- Matriculation Certificate
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- Driving License
- Marriage certificate (issued by Registrar)
- Pension payment order
- Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating DOB
- For Non-Individuals (like companies, firms, trusts, etc.):
Additional documents like Certificate of Registration, Partnership Deed, or Trust Deed may be required based on entity type.
How to Apply?
Online Method
- Visit NSDL or UTIITSL
- Select Form 49A, fill out your details online.
- Choose submission type:
- e-KYC (via Aadhaar & OTP)
- Upload scanned documents
- Send physical documents
- Upload photo & signature (if required)
- Pay fee: ₹93 (India address) or ₹864 (foreign address)
- Submit form and note the 15-digit acknowledgment number.
- Post documents (if not e-KYC) to NSDL/UTIITSL office.
Offline Method
- Download the form through the below link and fill it out
- Attach 2 photos, documents, and fee DD/cheque
- Submit at nearest PAN center
Track your PAN application status here