A PAN card name update is essential if your name has changed. The reasons (mostly in the case of females) may be marriage, divorce, remarriage, adding or removing the surname, or correcting misspellings.
Following is a full guide for correcting your name on a PAN card. Either you follow this simple process or take our services to correct the name on your PAN card as we are the registered firm in India for correcting names on PAN cards.
Reasons For PAN Card Update
Below are some of the most common reasons for changing a name on a PAN card:
- Typo error
- Surname Change after Marriage or divorce
- Remarriage
- Religious Conversion
- Astrological or Numerological influence
- Personal choice
Who is Eligible to Update PAN Card Name
For updating the name on a PAN card below is the list of eligibility criteria:
- Individuals must be an Indian citizen.
- Must be completed 18 years of age
- A valid reason to update PAN card Name
- Adopting spouse’s surname.
- Revert to maiden name.
Documents Required to Update Name on PAN Card
- A gazette notification.
- Marriage certificate or Divorce decree Copy (whichever is applicable)
- Current PAN card.
- Current Address Proof.
- A valid ID Proof.
- Self-statement Affidavit on Rs. 20/- stamp paper and notarized.
- Newspaper Ad Copies with the announcement of your changed name in public.
Process To Correct Name in Pan Card
Offline Process
Firstly, get a gazette certificate (we have explained how it can be obtained easily) and submit it along with other supporting documents at the UTI PAN department to apply to update your PAN card. After the verification, you will get a new and updated PAN card with your correct name.
Online Process to Update PAN Card
For an online PAN card update process, below are the steps:
- Go to the official website i.e. NSDL e-Gov portal.
- Find the option ‘Services’ tab on it and select ‘PAN’ from the dropdown menu.
- Find the ‘Change/Correction in PAN Data’ option and click on that.
- Fill in the name and other details you want to update
- And submit to apply for the updation.
Gazette Notification Publication Process
A gazette notification is an important document to update the name on a PAN card and is an important document for females if they are not married for a PAN card name change. You have to submit it to the income tax department online or offline. Below are the steps to get a gazette certificate:
- Affidavit:
It is a self-statement in the form of an affidavit on Rs. 20/- stamp paper and notarized. Must be typed in a particular format, our agents will help you with this.
- Newspaper Advertisements:
Two newspaper advertisements in a local and a national newspaper are to be published announcing your changed name. Mention the new name, old name, father’s name, address, and contact details on this.
- Gazette Notification Publication:
Get the form from the Gazette of India office. Fill it out correctly and attach all the original copies of the affidavit and newspaper advertisements. Pay the fee in the Gazette of India office offline or online. After the process is completed your gazette notification will get 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.
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FAQs
Q: When should I apply to update my PAN card?
A: If you have a PAN card and you want to make any changes or corrections to it, you should apply to update your PAN card.
Q: Is there any fees for PAN card updates?
A: However, the form you need to apply for a PAN card name correction is freely available at the Protean e-gov-TIN website. But you need to pay the service charges to avail the services.
Q: How much are the charges to update pan card details?
A: You’ll have to pay nearly 1100 INR to update the details on your PAN card (however it can vary).
Q: Is a Gazette Notification required for a name correction on a PAN card?
A: If a person wants to correct the name on a PAN card. The Gazette of India helps by publishing a gazette notification which is legal proof of your new name. Thus it is an essential document.
Q: Can I correct my PAN card online?
A: Yes, You can request for PAN card corrections online. Above is a step by step process you can follow that guide. Our expert name change consultant will help you with this.
Q: From where can I obtain a PAN card updation form?
A: It can be downloaded online from the official website of the eGov portal or the office personally, we will provide you the same.
Q: Should I update 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.
