PAN 2.0: How to Get a PAN Card with QR Code and Update Your Address Online
The Income Tax Department has introduced PAN 2.0, a new initiative aimed at digitising and enhancing the administration of PAN and TAN for better taxpayer services. This new system allows PAN cardholders to update their addresses online for free and receive an e-PAN with a QR code via email. Additionally, a physical PAN card can be requested for a nominal fee of Rs 50. Here’s how you can update your address and get your new PAN card with ease.
Free Address Update for PAN Cardholders
PAN cardholders can now update their addresses online without any cost. According to the Income Tax Department’s FAQs on PAN 2.0, after updating your address, you will receive an e-PAN with a QR code sent directly to your registered email ID. A physical PAN card can be obtained for Rs 50.
While PAN cards do not display addresses, keeping your address updated in tax records is crucial for seamless communication with financial institutions and tax authorities. The PAN 2.0 system utilises your Aadhaar-based address for easy updates, provided your PAN is linked to Aadhaar.
How to Update PAN Card Address Online
You can update your PAN card address through NSDL or UTI ITSL if you have a registered Aadhaar card with a linked mobile number and email address. The process is simple and can be completed online by following these steps:
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Visit the Official Portal:
- For PAN issued by NSDL: NSDL PAN Update
- For PAN issued by UTI ITSL: UTI ITSL PAN Update
- Enter Required Details:
- Input your PAN, Aadhaar number, and birth date.
- Agree to the Aadhaar consent terms and click “Submit.”
- e-KYC Verification:
- An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and email for verification. Select ‘Continue with e-KYC.’
- Verify OTP:
- Enter the OTP you received and submit.
- Update Contact Information:
- You may update your mobile number and email address for tax records, followed by another OTP verification.
- Verify Aadhaar Address:
- Review your Aadhaar address details and confirm them.
- Submit Address Update Request:
- Upon submission, your address will be updated for free.
Important Section
Key Points to Remember:
- No Charge for Address Update: Updating your address via Aadhaar-based verification is completely free.
- Physical PAN Card: If you prefer a physical card, it can be reprinted for Rs 50, which is delivered domestically.
- Aadhaar Linking Required: Ensure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar to access these services.
- e-PAN with QR Code: Once updated, you will receive an e-PAN featuring a QR code, which includes your updated information.
- PAN Services: Both NSDL and UTIITSL offer PAN-related services, including updates and corrections, all accessible online.
PAN 2.0 Initiative Explained
The PAN 2.0 initiative aims to improve taxpayer services by integrating PAN and TAN platforms into a unified system. Key features of PAN 2.0 include:
- Consolidation of Services: Currently, PAN services are dispersed across multiple portals. PAN 2.0 will consolidate services into one unified Income Tax Department portal, offering allotment, updates, corrections, and more.
- Paperless Processes: The system is designed to be entirely paperless, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual processes.
- Free e-PAN Delivery: After updating your address or making corrections, an e-PAN will be sent to your registered email. A physical PAN card will only be issued upon request for Rs 50.
- No Action Required for Existing PAN Holders: If you already have a PAN card, it remains valid under PAN 2.0. Updates or corrections can be made as needed, and a new PAN card will be issued only upon request for modifications.
By implementing PAN 2.0, the Income Tax Department aims to streamline the PAN/TAN administration system and make taxpayer services more accessible and efficient.
