PAN Card is as important a document as Aadhaar Card . While opening a bank account or taking advantage of a government scheme, we are asked for a copy of the PAN card.
Rural and semi-urban people face difficulties in applying for PAN card. In such a situation, to simplify the process of applying for PAN card, the Income Tax Department has provided the facility of Digital PAN Card to the people. Yes, you can get a digital PAN card made by visiting your nearest retail store. It takes only two hours to get this card made.
Many PayNearby and retail stores have been made PAN Service Agencies (PSA) to make digital PAN cards. Apart from this, stores like grocery stores, mobile recharge outlets, travel agencies etc. are also ready to handle PAN card applications efficiently. This means that you can get a digital PAN card made at these stores too.
Documents required for digital PAN card
- Aadhar card
- Aadhaar-registered mobile number
- Voter ID Card
- Utility Bill
- Driving License
- Matriculation Certificate
How to apply for digital PAN card
- You will have to tell the store that you are applying for a new PAN card or PAN card update.
- After this you will have to give the mobile number for OTP verification.
- Now give your name, Aadhar number and personal information.
- Now you have to select one of the options either eKYC or scan-based.
- You will have to pay Rs 107 for physical PAN card and Rs 72 for ePAN card.
- eKYC authentication will take place after PAN card payment.
- After eKYC authentication, the document has to be uploaded.
- Now after entering the OTP received on the mobile number, submit it.
You can check the status through the acknowledgement number. If the acknowledgement number is not generated, you can request for a refund.
