Maintaining consistency in your official documents is crucial, especially after marriage. This includes updating your PAN card, a vital identification document linked to your Aadhaar, and used for filing income tax returns. Fortunately, changing your name on your PAN card in 2024 is a straightforward process that can be done online or offline.
Importance of Updating Your PAN Card After Marriage
- Legal and Financial Purposes: Document consistency ensures hassle-free financial transactions and legal processes.
- Aligning with Updated Marital Status: Reflects your current name accurately on your PAN card.
Required Documents for Changing Name in PAN Card After Marriage
- Marriage certificate or wedding invitation
- Copy of spouse’s passport (if applicable)
- Certificate issued by a gazetted officer (proof of name change)
- Publication of name change in official gazette (in certain cases)
Two Method for Changing Name in PAN Card After Marriage
1. Online (Fast and Easy)
- Visit the TIN-NSDL/UTIITSL website.
- Navigate to “Apply” and choose “Change/Correction in Data.“
- Fill out the form with details matching your supporting documents.
- Select the checkbox next to “Name” and enter your new married name.
- Validate and Submit the form, followed by online payment.
- Download, print, and sign the application form.
- Attach the required documents (self-attested) and mail them to the address provided.
- Track the application status using the provided reference number.
Paperless e-KYC Options:
- Aadhaar-based e-KYC with e-Sign
- Scanned documents or DigiLocker documents with e-Sign
- Scanned documents or DigiLocker documents with Digital Signature Certificate
2. Offline (Traditional Method)
- Download the appropriate PAN card form (online).
- Fill out the form carefully and completely.
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Attach the necessary documents:
- Passport-sized photograph
- Proof of Identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)
- Proof of Address (utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
- Marriage certificate (original or attested copy)
- Submit the completed form and documents to the nearest NSDL collecting center.
- Pay the applicable fee and receive an acknowledgment number for tracking the application.
Acknowledgment Form
After submitting the online application, mail the acknowledgment form within 15 days to Protean eGov Technologies Limited.
Cost of Change
- ₹110 within India
- ₹1,020 outside India (payable through credit card, debit card, or Demand Draft)
Key Points to Remember
- Use the correct form (not Forms 49A or 49AA).
- Fill out all mandatory fields on the form.
- The provided communication address will be updated in the ITD database.
- The original PAN number remains the same; a new card reflecting the updated name will be issued.
Conclusion
Updating your PAN card name after marriage is crucial and surprisingly simple. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free process, utilize the online or offline methods and submit the required documents.