Minors, Including NRIs, Can Apply For PAN: Here's A Clear Step-by-Step Guide

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Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Resident Indians and NRI minors can also apply and get a PAN card.

Permanent Account Number (PAN)

Who Can Apply?

PAN is also allowed for minor kids specifically for the purpose of financial transactions, opening bank accounts and making investments on behalf of a minor.

Apply

Online and Offline Hybrid Process

The process of application is done through a hybrid mode where Indian individuals can do it in hybrid mode, the NRIs may need to do the process through offline mode.

Online and Offline Hybrid Process

Step For Applying

The first step is to go to the NSDL PAN services portal and click on ’New Application’. After that select ‘New PAN Indian Citizen (Form 49A)’ and indicate Category ‘Individual’.

Steps

Next Step

Minors' address and phone numbers along with parents/guardians has to be entered, which is followed by clicking on submit. Then after this, there are more requirements needed which include the minor's signature.

Next Step

Steps Followed

The last step is to pay and send form and click on Support. Then one receives a tracking number as soon as payment is cleared.

Steps

Required Documents

Documents required are minor’s birth certificate (as age proof), parent’s or guardian’s identity and address proof, minor’s photograph and signature of the parent/guardian.

Required Documents

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