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PAN Form 49A: new PAN for an Indian citizen box by box
For an Indian citizen or Indian company who has never had a PAN. If you have Aadhaar with a linked mobile, the free instant e-PAN on the income tax site is quicker.
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Assessing Officer (AO) code
Four parts: area code, AO type, range code, AO number. It depends on your city and income type. Online forms pick it from a list; at a PAN centre, ask the operator to fill it.
Common mistake: Leaving it blank on a paper form.
1. Full name (last, first, middle)
Write the full name with no initials (Ramesh Kumar Sharma, not R. K. Sharma), in capital letters, in the order the boxes ask.
Proof: Aadhaar (the name on PAN and Aadhaar must match)
Common mistake: Initials or a spelling that differs from Aadhaar: PAN-Aadhaar linking fails later.
Name to print on the card
Usually the same as your full name. Short forms are allowed here only.
3. Gender
Tick one.
4. Date of birth
DD/MM/YYYY. It must match the date of birth proof and Aadhaar.
Proof: Birth certificate, Class 10 marksheet, passport, Aadhaar, driving licence
5. Father’s and mother’s name
Father’s name is asked even for married women. If your mother is a single parent, give her name and choose to print it on the card.
7. Address (residence or office)
Your card is posted to the address you pick for communication.
Proof: Aadhaar, bank statement, electricity bill
PIN code
6 digits.
9. Telephone or mobile and email
The e-PAN is emailed here.
13. Aadhaar number and name as per Aadhaar
Quoting Aadhaar is required for a new PAN for those who have Aadhaar. Write the name exactly as on Aadhaar.
14. Source of income
Tick all that apply: salary, business, house property, capital gains, other sources, or no income.
Photos and signature
Two recent colour photos, 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm, pasted not stapled. Follow the boxes: the left photo is signed across, the signature box is inside the frame. A thumb impression must be attested by a magistrate, notary or gazetted officer.
Common mistake: Signature going outside the box, or photo stapled.
Why forms get rejected
- Applying for a second PAN when you already have one: holding two PANs can bring a ₹10,000 penalty. Use the correction form instead.
- Name or date of birth differs from Aadhaar.
- Using the wrong form: 49A is for Indian citizens and Indian entities, 49AA for foreign citizens.
Which document proves what
| Document | Proves |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, driving licence | Identity |
| Aadhaar, utility bill, bank statement, passport | Address |
| Birth certificate, Class 10 marksheet, passport | Date of birth |
Where to apply (official)
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How it works
- We explain the boxes and link the official portal. We never submit anything or collect your details.
- Your practice answers stay in this tab. They are not sent anywhere, and they are gone when you close the tab unless you save a copy yourself.
- Examples are made up. Copy numbers from your own documents, not from memory.
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