How to Correct PAN Card Details Online — Name, Date of Birth, Photo Change

Made a mistake while applying for PAN card? Or did your name change after marriage? Don't worry — you can correct PAN card details online without visiting any office. This guide covers the complete process for correcting name, date of birth, photo, signature, address, and other details on your PAN card.

When Do You Need PAN Card Correction?

You may need to correct your PAN card if:

• Your name is misspelled or you changed your name (after marriage, etc.)
• Father's name is wrong or misspelled
• Date of birth is incorrect
• Photo is blurred, outdated, or missing
• Signature needs to be updated
• Gender is incorrectly mentioned
• Address has changed or was entered wrong
• Details on PAN don't match your Aadhaar or other documents

Important: If your PAN details don't match Aadhaar, your PAN can become inoperative. Get corrections done as soon as possible.

What Can Be Corrected on a PAN Card?

Method 1: Correct PAN Card Online via NSDL (Protean) Portal

This is the most popular method. Protean (formerly NSDL) handles most PAN applications in India.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Go to the Protean PAN portal: https://www.protean-tinpan.com/
2. Under "PAN Services," click on "Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data"
3. Select the application type — choose "Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data"
4. Fill in your details:
   • Full Name (as per your document)
   • Date of Birth
   • Email ID and Mobile Number
   • Existing PAN Number
5. Enter the Captcha and click Submit
6. You will receive a Token Number on your email. Note it down.
7. On the next page, select which details you want to correct by ticking the relevant checkboxes (Name, DOB, Photo, etc.)
8. Enter the correct details in the form
9. Upload supporting documents as proof:
   • Proof of Identity (POI)
   • Proof of Address (POA)
   • Proof of Date of Birth (PODOB) — if correcting DOB
   • Recent photograph and signature scans
10. Fill in the AO Code (Assessing Officer Code). You can look this up on the portal by entering your area/city details.
11. Choose your mode of PAN delivery:
    • e-PAN only (sent to email, free with application)
    • Physical PAN card (delivered by post)
12. Pay the fee online (Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI)
13. After payment, you can either:
    • e-Sign using Aadhaar OTP (no physical documents needed), OR
    • Send physical documents by post to the Protean office
14. Note your Acknowledgment Number for tracking
15. If you chose to send documents by post, courier them within 15 days to:

    NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited, 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune — 411016

How to Find Your AO Code

1. On the PAN correction form, click the "AO Code Search" link
2. Enter your city, area type (residential/business), and state
3. The system will show matching AO codes
4. Select the correct one — it has 4 parts: Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, AO Number

Method 2: Correct PAN Card Online via UTIITSL Portal

UTIITSL is the other authorised PAN agency in India.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Go to the UTIITSL PAN portal: https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/mainform.html
2. Select "PAN Card Correction / Change Request"
3. Choose the category — Individual, Firm, Company, etc.
4. Fill in your existing PAN number and personal details
5. Tick the fields you want to correct (Name, DOB, Address, etc.)
6. Enter the corrected information
7. Upload supporting documents, photo, and signature
8. Enter your AO Code
9. Review the form and pay the fee online
10. Choose submission method:
    • Aadhaar-based e-KYC (paperless), OR
    • Post the documents to the UTIITSL office
11. Download and save the acknowledgment receipt

UTIITSL Customer Care: +91 33 40802999 (9 AM to 8 PM, all days) Email: utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com

Documents Required for PAN Card Correction

For Name Correction / Change

Submit any one of these as Proof of Identity:

• Aadhaar card
• Passport
• Voter ID card
• Driving licence
• Marriage certificate (if name changed after marriage)
• Gazette notification (for official name change)
• Matriculation certificate

For Date of Birth Correction

Submit any one of these as Proof of Date of Birth:

• Aadhaar card
• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Matriculation certificate
• Driving licence
• Pension payment order

For Photo / Signature Update

• Recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cm × 2.5 cm, white background)
• Signature on white paper, scanned
• Photo: JPEG format, 2 KB to 20 KB
• Signature: JPEG format, 2 KB to 20 KB

For Address Correction

Submit any one of these as Proof of Address:

• Aadhaar card
• Passport
• Voter ID card
• Driving licence
• Electricity / Water / Gas bill (not older than 3 months)
• Bank account statement (not older than 6 months)
• Post office passbook with address
• Property registration document

For Father's Name Correction

• Same documents as name correction (POI documents)
• If father's name on PAN doesn't match Aadhaar, provide Aadhaar or passport showing correct father's name

For Gender Correction

• Aadhaar card, Passport, or Birth certificate showing correct gender

Fees for PAN Card Correction

Payment modes: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, Demand Draft

Note: Fees are the same on both NSDL (Protean) and UTIITSL portals.

How to Track PAN Correction Status

Track on NSDL (Protean)

1. Visit: https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html
2. Select "PAN - New/Change Request"
3. Enter your 15-digit Acknowledgment Number
4. Enter the Captcha and click Submit
5. Your application status will be displayed

Track on UTIITSL

1. Visit the UTIITSL PAN portal
2. Click on "Track PAN Application Status"
3. Enter your Application Coupon Number
4. View the current status

Status Meanings

• Under Process — Your application is being reviewed
• Dispatched — PAN card has been printed and sent by post
• Returned / Rejected — There is an issue; check the reason and reapply

PAN correction usually takes 15 to 20 working days after submission.

How to Update PAN Details in Income Tax Records

Even after correcting your PAN card, you may also need to update your details in the Income Tax Department's database. Here's how:

1. Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal: https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/
2. Go to "Profile Settings" → "My Profile"
3. If your PAN details (name, DOB) don't match the department's records, click "Update Profile"
4. Make the necessary changes
5. You may need to link your Aadhaar again if details changed
6. Verify using OTP on registered mobile/email

Tip: If PAN-Aadhaar linking fails due to name mismatch, correct your PAN first, then retry linking from the e-Filing portal.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Not ticking the correction checkbox — You must tick which fields you want corrected; otherwise, those fields won't be updated
2. Uploading unclear photo or signature — Use a white background photo and sign clearly on white paper
3. Wrong AO Code — Use the AO Code search tool on the form; don't guess
4. Not sending physical documents on time — If you chose the postal route, send documents within 15 days
5. Using expired address proof — Utility bills must be less than 3 months old, bank statements less than 6 months
6. Mismatch between documents and form — Ensure the name, DOB, etc. you enter on the form exactly match your supporting document
7. Applying for correction instead of new PAN — If you need a completely new PAN number (e.g., lost PAN with no records), that's a different process
8. Not checking PAN-Aadhaar link after correction — Always verify that your PAN-Aadhaar linking is intact after corrections

FAQs

Q1: Can I correct my PAN card details online without visiting any office?

Yes. If you use Aadhaar-based e-KYC or e-Sign, the entire process is paperless. You don't need to visit any office or send documents by post.

Q2: How long does PAN card correction take?

It usually takes 15 to 20 working days from the date of successful submission. If you chose e-Sign, it may be faster. You can track the status online using your acknowledgment number.

Q3: Can I change my photo on PAN card online?

Yes. While filling the correction form, tick the checkbox for "Photo Mismatch" or "Photo Change." Upload a recent passport-size photograph in JPEG format (2 KB to 20 KB, white background).

Q4: What if my PAN correction application is rejected?

Check the rejection reason on the tracking portal. Common reasons include unclear documents, mismatch in details, or incomplete form. Fix the issue and reapply — you will need to pay the fee again.

Q5: Can I correct multiple details in one application?

Yes. You can correct name, DOB, photo, address, and other details all in a single application. Just tick all the fields you want to correct.

Q6: Is the fee refundable if my application is rejected?

No. The processing fee is non-refundable. Make sure all details and documents are correct before submitting.

Q7: How do I get only an e-PAN without physical card?

During the application process, you can choose "e-PAN" as the delivery option. The e-PAN (PDF) will be sent to your registered email. It is legally valid and accepted everywhere.

Q8: My name on PAN and Aadhaar are different. Which should I correct?

It depends on which document has the correct name as per official records. Most people find it easier to correct the PAN card to match Aadhaar, since Aadhaar is linked to biometrics and harder to change.