Who needs a pan card?
Anyone opening a bank or demat account, earning taxable income, buying property above ₹10 lakh, or filing an income-tax return. Minors can hold a PAN through a parent or guardian.
Which documents are required for pan card?
- Aadhaar card (also serves as date-of-birth and address proof)
- One passport-size photograph
- Signature scan on white paper
- For minors: parent/guardian Aadhaar and the child's birth certificate
How much does pan card cost?
approx ₹107
Physical card to an Indian address. e-PAN only: approx ₹72. Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar OTP on the Income-tax portal is free if eligible.
NeedUp adds a small service charge for operator assistance; it is shown before you pay, and you pay only through the app.
How long does pan card take?
7–15 days
e-PAN in 2–5 days; physical card by post in about 2 weeks.
How to apply for pan card online with NeedUp
- 1Choose "PAN Card" on NeedUp and start a request.
- 2Upload Aadhaar, a photo and your signature in the secure chat.
- 3The operator fills Form 49A on NSDL/UTIITSL, pays the fee and shares the 15-digit acknowledgement number.
- 4Complete Aadhaar e-KYC/OTP when prompted (the operator guides you).
- 5Track the status with the acknowledgement number; the e-PAN reaches your email first, then the card by post.
पैन कार्ड — हिंदी में जानकारी
पैन कार्ड आयकर विभाग द्वारा जारी 10 अंकों का पहचान नंबर है, जो बैंक खाता, नौकरी और संपत्ति लेन-देन के लिए ज़रूरी है। NeedUp पर आधार, फोटो और हस्ताक्षर अपलोड करें — वेरिफाइड ऑपरेटर NSDL/UTI पर आवेदन करके रसीद चैट में भेज देंगे। सरकारी शुल्क लगभग ₹107 (फिज़िकल कार्ड) या ₹72 (e-PAN); e-PAN कुछ दिनों में और कार्ड लगभग 2 हफ्ते में मिलता है।
Frequently asked questions about pan card
How much does a new PAN card cost?
The government fee is approx ₹107 for a physical card delivered in India and approx ₹72 for an e-PAN only. NeedUp adds a small, transparent service charge shown before you pay.
How long does a PAN card take?
An e-PAN usually arrives by email within 2–5 days; the physical card takes about 2 weeks by post. Instant e-PAN (Aadhaar-based, if eligible) can be issued in minutes.
Which documents are needed for a PAN card?
Aadhaar card, one passport-size photo and a signature scan. Aadhaar covers identity, address and date-of-birth proof for most applicants.
Can I get a PAN card without Aadhaar?
Yes, with alternative proofs (voter ID, passport, driving licence) plus a separate date-of-birth proof, but Aadhaar-based e-KYC is the fastest route and what most operators use.
Is a PAN card free?
Only the instant e-PAN generated with Aadhaar OTP on the Income-tax portal is free, and only for first-time applicants whose Aadhaar has a linked mobile number. All other applications carry the government fee.
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