What this service is

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It is mandatory for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and high-value financial transactions.

Who can apply

Any Indian citizen, NRI, foreign national, or entity (company, firm, trust) that needs to conduct financial transactions in India.

Indian citizens of any age (minors can also apply through a guardian).
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign citizens with a valid identity proof.
Businesses, trusts, HUFs, and other legal entities.

Documents required

Aadhaar card (mandatory for individual applicants under Section 139AA).
Proof of identity — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Driving Licence.
Proof of address — Aadhaar / Voter ID / Passport / Utility bill.
Proof of date of birth — Aadhaar / Birth certificate / Matriculation certificate.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Signature on white paper (for offline mode).

Step-by-step process

Visit Lok Sewa Digital Kendra with the documents listed above, or share scanned copies via WhatsApp.
We fill out Form 49A (for Indian citizens) or Form 49AA (for foreign citizens) on the NSDL / UTIITSL portal.
Upload the supporting documents and passport photograph.
Pay the official government fee plus our assistance charge.
Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC (paperless) or courier the signed form if required.
You receive an acknowledgement number that we track until the PAN is dispatched.

Fees & charges

Official government fee: Government fee varies (approx. ₹107 for e-PAN, ₹1,017 for foreign address) — please confirm current NSDL/UTIITSL rates at the counter.

Lok Sewa Digital Kendra assistance charge: Lok Sewa Digital Kendra assistance charge is quoted transparently before starting the application.

Official fees are set by NSDL / UTIITSL / Income Tax Department. We do not add hidden charges.

Lok Sewa Digital Kendra is an independent service assistance platform and is not an official government portal. Please always verify the current official fee before paying.

Processing time (estimated)

Typically 15–20 working days for the physical card and 24–48 hours for e-PAN after full document verification. Actual time depends on the issuing authority.

Timelines are estimates only and are controlled by the issuing authority.

How to check status

Track your PAN with the 15-digit acknowledgement number on the NSDL / UTIITSL 'Track PAN' page, or ask our team for a status update.

Common problems

Name mismatch with Aadhaar: Your name on the PAN application must match your Aadhaar exactly. Use the PAN Correction service if it doesn't.
Photo or signature rejected: Photos must be recent, clear, and taken on a plain background. We help you re-shoot or resize them for free.