The PAN card plays a crucial role in various financial and administrative processes, including income tax filing and identity verification. Ensuring that the name on your PAN card matches the details on your Aadhaar card is essential for successful transactions and linking PAN with Aadhaar. This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to change your PAN card name as per your Aadhaar details.
Step 1: Visit the official website and access the application form
To initiate the name change process, visit the official website of the PAN service provider (e.g., NSDL or UTIITSL). Click on the “PAN Card Services” section and select “Change/Correction in PAN Card” from the options provided.
Step 2: Fill in the application form
On the “Application for Change/Correction in PAN Data” page, enter the required details and proceed by clicking on “Continue” (Note down the token number provided). Choose between the physical or digital submission options.
Step 3: Opt for Aadhaar-based e-KYC
Tick the box for the Aadhaar-based e-KYC option, which ensures that all details as per your Aadhaar card will be updated. Save the information provided.
Step 4: Enter PAN and choose the mode of PAN card receipt
Enter your PAN number and select whether you want to receive the updated PAN card in physical form, e-PAN, or both. Decide whether you want to use the same photograph as your Aadhaar card.
Step 5: Input Aadhaar details and complete the application
Enter the last four digits of your Aadhaar number and input your name exactly as it appears on your Aadhaar card. Fill in all the necessary details and proceed to make the required payment.
Step 6: Acknowledgement and verification
After successful payment processing, an acknowledgement will appear on the screen. Click on “Continue.” The application will undergo Aadhaar authentication from the UIDAI server.
Step 7: Complete the verification process
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number with UIDAI. Input the OTP and check the box to indicate your approval for using your address from the UIDAI database. Confirm the details and submit the application.
Step 8: E-sign the application
Use the second OTP received to electronically sign the application using Aadhaar-based e-signature.
Changing your PAN card name to match your Aadhaar details is a relatively straightforward process that can be done online. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that your PAN card reflects accurate and consistent information. Alternatively, you can also choose to make the changes offline by submitting the necessary form at the nearest PAN facilitation centre.
