Pan Card Correction : Process & Number of Days

The time it takes for a PAN card correction to be processed can vary depending on a few factors, but generally, it takes around 15 working days for the updated card to be issued. This includes the processing time at the Income Tax Department, as well as the time it takes for the card to be printed and mailed to you.

Pan Card Correction Process

1. Online Correction Process

1. Visit the NSDL PAN website or the UTIITSL website. Both websites offer PAN card correction services. [https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/]
2. Select ‘Change/Correction in PAN card details‘.
3. Enter your PAN card number and other details.
4. Choose the correction you need to make. You can correct various details like name, address, date of birth, father’s name, or photograph.
5. Upload the required documents. These typically include proof of the correction you’re making (e.g., new address proof for address correction).
6. Pay the processing fee. The fee varies depending on the correction you’re making.
7. Submit the application. You’ll receive an acknowledgment number for tracking your application status.
8. Your updated PAN card will be dispatched to your registered address within 15-20 working days.

2. Offline Correction Process

1. Download the PAN Correction Form 49A from the NSDL PAN website. [https://www.protean-tinpan.com/downloads/pan/download/Form_49A.PDF]
2. Fill out the form carefully.
3. Attach the required documents.
4. Submit the form and documents at any nearest PAN Service Centre.
5. Pay the processing fee.
6. You’ll receive an acknowledgment slip. Keep this slip for future reference.
7. The NSDL PAN Service Unit will process your application and send your updated PAN card to your registered address within 15-20 working days.

Number of Days Pan card Correction Takes

• Minimum: Some cases, especially with online applications and straightforward corrections, might be processed and dispatched within 48 hours.
• Average: The majority of PAN corrections take around 15-20 working days.
• Maximum: In rare cases, particularly with complex corrections or errors in the application, it could take up to 30 working days.

Additional things to keep in mind:

• Application Method: Applying online through the NSDL e-PAN website is generally faster than applying offline through a PAN service center.
• Type of Correction: Simple corrections like name or address changes might be processed faster than more complex changes like date of birth or father’s name.
• Document Verification: If there are any discrepancies in the documents you submit, it could delay the processing time.

You can track the status of your PAN card correction online using the acknowledgement number you received when you submitted your application. This will give you an estimated date for when you can expect to receive your new card.