If you want to apply for a new PAN card in 2025, then this detailed guide will help you complete the entire process online. The PAN application system has changed, and now you can easily apply for a PAN card using your Aadhaar card, upload your own photo and signature, and complete e-signing without posting any documents.

Your e-PAN will be delivered to your email, and the physical PAN card will reach your home by post.

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🟦 Step 1: Open the Official PAN Card Portal

Open your browser and search for:
“NSDL PAN Card Apply Online” or “Protean PAN Card Services”

You will land on the nsdl official portal.
(You can also use the direct link usually provided in video descriptions.)

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🟦 Step 2: Start New PAN Application (Indian Citizen)

Go to the Application section and choose:

➡ New PAN – Indian Citizen (Form 49A)
➡ Select “Individual” as the category.

This section is for people applying for a new PAN card.

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🟦 Step 3: Enter Applicant Information

Here you must enter your personal details exactly as they appear on Aadhaar.

Title Selection

Choose the correct title:

• Shri
• Smt
• Kumari

(Your title will not be printed on PAN; it is only for identification.)

Name Entry Format

PAN requires names in three separate boxes:

• First Name
• Middle Name
• Last Name / Surname

Examples:

Full Name	First Name	Middle Name	Last Name
Rajat Kumar Singh	Rajat	Kumar	Singh
Rajat Kumar	Rajat	—	Kumar
Rajat	—	—	Rajat

Next, enter:
✔ Date of Birth
✔ Email ID
✔ Mobile Number
✔ Captcha

Click Submit.

You will now see your Application Reference Number — note it down.

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🟦 Step 4: Choose the Correct Application Option

You will get three options for PAN application.

Select the second option, because it allows:

✔ Uploading your own photo
✔ Uploading your signature
✔ No physical documents required

Avoid choosing the first option where photo/signature cannot be uploaded.

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🟦 Step 5: Enter Aadhaar Details

You must enter only the last 4 digits of your Aadhaar number.

The portal will auto-fill your name from the registration page.

Select:

✔ Gender
✔ Whether you have any other name (mostly NO)

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🟦 Step 6: Enter Parent’s Details

Enter:

✔ Father’s Name
✔ Mother’s Name (optional)

Choose which parent’s name should be printed on PAN:
➡ Select Father’s Name (commonly used)

Click Next.

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🟦 Step 7: Select Source of Income

Choose your income category:

• Salary
• Business/Profession
• House Property
• No Income (for students/housewives)

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🟦 Step 8: Enter Address for Communication

Select Residence Address and enter:

• House Number
• Village/Town/City
• Post Office
• Tehsil / Sub-division
• District
• State
• Country
• PIN Code

Click Next.

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🟦 Step 9: Enter Contact Details

Enter:

✔ Mobile Number
✔ Email ID

“Representative Assessee” option is only for minors (below 18).
Select NO if you are an adult.

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🟦 Step 10: Find Area Code / AO Code / Range Code

This confuses many people.

But the government has provided a tool on the portal.

Steps:

1. Select Indian Citizen
2. Select your State
3. Select your District
4. Click Fetch

You will now see several AO Codes.
Choose the one closest to your city/town.

Click Next.

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🟦 Step 11: Upload Documents (PDF Only)

You need three proofs:

✔ Proof of Identity
✔ Proof of Address
✔ Proof of Date of Birth

If you have Aadhaar, you can use it for all three.

Upload in PDF format, max size 300 KB.

If your document has front and back sides, merge into one PDF before uploading.

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🟦 Step 12: Upload Photo and Signature

Photo Requirements

• Size: 50 KB
• Dimensions: 3.5cm × 2.5cm
• Passport-size photo
• Front-facing
• No selfies

Signature Requirements

• Size: 2cm × 4.5cm
• Clear and readable
• On plain white paper

Upload both.

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🟦 Step 13: Confirm Details & Proceed to Payment

You will now see a summary.
Verify everything.

PAN application fee for Indian citizens:
💰 ₹107

You can pay using:

• UPI
• Debit/Credit Card
• Net Banking
• Wallets

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🟦 Step 14: Aadhaar e-Sign (Mandatory)

Click e-Sign → Generate OTP
Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

Your PAN application will be digitally signed and submitted.

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🟦 Step 15: Download Receipt

Enter your Date of Birth and download the acknowledgement.

Your application is now under processing.

Processing Time

⏳ PAN card is usually generated within:
2–3 working days
(Weekends may extend it to 5 days.)

You will receive:

✔ e-PAN on Email
✔ Physical PAN card via Speed Post

You can track the delivery using the India Post tracking number sent by SMS.

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