For maintaining accuracy it is important to update the name on the PAN card if it has changed. There could be numerous reasons for this like marriage, divorce, remarriage, adding or removing the middle name, or surname, or correcting a typo error.
We have given here the full guide for changing or correcting the name on a PAN card. If you get stuck with this complicated yet simple process take our free consultation and avail our services to update your PAN card as we are the registered firm in India for correcting PAN cards.
Find below the step-by-step process for the PAN card correction.
Reason For PAN Card Correction in India
There could be various reasons for changing a name on a PAN card. Some most common reasons in India are as below:
- Surname Change after Marriage
- Surname Change after Divorce
- Remarriage
- Minor Typo Mistakes
- Astrological advice
- Personal Preference
- After Religious Conversion
Eligibility For Name Change in PAN Card
For changing the name on a PAN card there is an eligibility criteria as below:
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be above 18 years
- A valid reason for changing the Name as marriage, divorce, remarriage, typo errors, or personal preference.
- Spouse’s surname addition.
- Reverting to a maiden surname after divorce.
Documents Required to Update PAN Card
- A gazette notification.
- Marriage certificate (After marriage) or Divorce decree Copy ( after divorce)
- A copy of your current PAN card.
- Your Address Proof.
- Your ID Proof.
- Affidavit (Original) on Rs. 20/- stamp paper and notarized.
- Newspaper Advertisement Copies regarding the announcement of your changed name in public.
PAN Card Correction Online or Offline Process
First of all, you need to get a gazette notification to be published for correcting your name on a PAN card. After that, you can connect with the income tax department online or offline for the updation. The steps to get a gazette notification are:
- Affidavit:
Prepare a self-statement in the form of an affidavit on Rs. 20/- stamp paper and get it notarized. It must be typed in a prescribed format, our expert agents will help you with this.
- Newspaper Advertisement:
Two newspaper advertisements need to be published in a local and a national newspaper announcing about your changed name. Mention your new name, old name, father’s name, address, and contact details.
- Gazette Notification Publication:
Attach all the original copies of the affidavit and newspaper advertisements with your name change application, and pay the fee at the designated desk in the Gazette of India offline or online. Once the process is completed your gazette notification will be published by the government printing press.
Note: Keep all the photocopies of the supporting documents before submitting.
Processing Time
Generally, the gazette notification gets published within 3-6 weeks by the printing press of the government of India. Download a copy once it gets published.
Process For Correcting Name in Pan Card
Offline Process
First of all, download a copy of the gazette certificate and submit it along with other supporting documents as listed above to the Income tax department at the designated desk to apply for a new PAN card reflecting the changed name. Once the verification is done you will get a new copy of your PAN card with the updated details as filled in the application form.
Online Process
For a PAN card correction online process, follow these steps:
- Visit the NSDL e-Gov portal.
- Look at the ‘Services’ tab and select ‘PAN’ from the dropdown menu.
- Find and click on the ‘Change/Correction in PAN Data’ option.
- Fill the correct details
- And submit to apply.
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- Fill out your application form correctly.
- Preparing an affidavit in the correct format.
- Newspaper advertisement publication.
- Follow up with the government departments and authorities.
- Save your time and reduce stress concerned with the process of your PAN card correction.
- Keep you updated on your PAN card and application status
FAQs
Q: Is a Gazette Notification required for a Name Change on a PAN card?
A: If a person has changed the name it should be legally documented on a PAN card. The Gazette of India helps in the same by publishing a gazette notification that serves as legal proof of your new name. Thus it is a required document.
Q: Can I update my PAN card online?
A: Yes, You you can apply for a PAN card correction online. We have given a step by step process above for the same. Our expert name change agent will help you with this.
Q: From where can I obtain a pan card correction form?
A: You can download it online from the official website of the eGov portal or collect a hard copy from the office personally, we will provide you the same.
Q: Should I correct my name on my PAN card if I have changed it?
A: Yes, it is mandatory for smooth financial transactions and for avoiding any future misunderstandings and complications. You must keep your PAN card updated.
