PAN Card Photo (India)

DSC-based Online Application for New PAN (Form 49A) Application for fresh allotment of PAN can be made through the Internet. Further, requests for changes or corrections in PAN data or requests for a reprint of a PAN card (for an existing PAN) may also be made through the Internet. The online application can be made either through the portal of NSDL ( https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html) or portal of UTITSL (https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/index.jsp​​​​​​​​).

You can now submit your application online for a PAN card. Applicants should have scanned images of photographs, signatures, and supporting documents i.e. Proof of Identity (POI) /Proof of Address (POA) /Proof of Date of Birth (PODB). You can order Digital images for your PAN Card with us, at this link: https://onlinepassportphoto.com/Digital-image-package-order.htm Sr. No. Parameters Photograph Signature Supporting documents 1. Resolution (in DPI) 200 DPI 200 DPI 200 DPI 2. Type Color Color Black & White 3. File type JPEG JPEG PDF/A or JPEG 4. Size Max. 20 KB Max. 10 KB Max. 300KB/per page 5. Dimension 3.5X2.5 cms. 2X4.5 cms

'Individual' applicants should affix two recent color photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) in the space provided on the acknowledgment. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the acknowledgment. The clarity of the image on the PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of the photograph affixed on the acknowledgment.

Please note that
(i) " The photo is to be like an Indian passport which shows up to shoulders. The photo should show 50 to 60% covers the head portion and the balance up to and below the shoulder line for acceptance It does not matter if the photo is slightly bigger."
(ii) the photos submitted by PAN Card applicants are scanned by NSDL in India. For scanning photos, it helps if the PAN Card photo is taken in good light and has enough contrast.
(iii) In the specs they mention a white background, but some customers have reported that the NSDL scanning prefers a slightly blue/very light blue background so unless you specify, we may create photos on a very light blue background if there is not enough contrast in the original photo.

How To Take the Photo at home:

First, make sure the photo you send us meets the following requirements:

• Full UPPER HALF BODY view with all facial features visible.
• The face should neither be too bright nor too dark
• If wearing spectacles - a reflection of light from the glasses should not be visible.
• White or near-white background with no visible shadow on the face or background.
• Do not wear a white/ light-colored shirt as it blends with a light background.
• Light reflection from hair should not be visible.

Important Info about PAN Card:

Detailed step-by-step information: Online Application for Request for New PAN Card Or/ And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data

1. What Is PAN Card?
A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a ten-digit alphanumeric number, issued in the form of a laminated card, by the Income Tax Department. A typical PAN is AABPS1205E.

2. Why Is It Necessary To Have a PAN?
It is mandatory to quote PAN on the return of income, and all correspondence with any income tax authority. From 1 January 2005, it will be mandatory to quote PAN on challans for any payments due to Income Tax Department.
It is also compulsory to quote PAN in all documents about financial transactions notified from time to time by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. Some such transactions are the sale and purchase of immovable property or motor vehicle or payments in cash, of amounts exceeding Rs. 25,000/-to hotels and restaurants or in connection with travel to any foreign country. It is also mandatory to mention PAN for obtaining a telephone or cellular telephone connection. Likewise, PAN has to be mentioned for making a time deposit exceeding RS 50,000/- with a Bank or Post Office or depositing cash of RS 50,000/- or more in a Bank.

3. How does Income Tax Department ensure that PAN is quoted on transactions mentioned above?

It is the statutory responsibility of a person receiving documents relating to economic or financial transactions notified by the CBDT to ensure that PAN has been duly quoted in the document.

4. Is it compulsory to quote PAN on the return of income?
Yes, it is compulsory to quote PAN on the return of income.

5. How will these authorities verify PAN?
A facility for verifying PAN is available on the website of the Income Tax department.

6. Who must have a PAN?
i. All existing assesses or taxpayers or persons who are required to furnish a return of income, even on behalf of others, must obtain PAN.
Ii Any person, who intends to enter into a financial transaction where quoting PAN is mandatory, must also obtain PAN. { Section 139A (5) (c) read with Rule 114B}
iii. The Assessing Officer may allot PAN to any person either on his own or on a specific request from such person. {Section 139A (2) and (3)}

7. Can a person obtain or use more than one PAN?
Obtaining or possessing more than one PAN is against the law. {Section 139A (7)}

8. Where to apply for PAN?
To improve PAN-related services, the Income Tax department has authorized UTI Investor Services Ltd (UTIISL) to set up and manage IT PAN Service Centers in all cities or towns where there is an Income Tax office and National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) to dispense PAN services from TIN Facilitation Centers. For the convenience of PAN applicants in big cities, UTIISL has set up more than one IT PAN Service Center and likewise, there is more than one TIN Facilitation Center.
Application for fresh allotment of PAN can be made through the Internet. Further, requests for changes or corrections in PAN data or requests for reprint of PAN card (for an existing PAN) may also be made through the Internet.

Online applications can be made either through the portal of NSDL ( https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html) or the portal of UTITSL (https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/index.jsp).

9. How to apply for a PAN? Can an application for PAN be made on plain paper?
PAN application should be made only on Form 49A. A PAN application (Form 49A) can be downloaded from the website of the Income Tax department or UTIISL or NSDL (www.incometaxindia.gov.in) or printed by local printers or photocopied (on A4 size 70 GSM paper) or obtained from any other source. The form is also available at IT PAN Service centers and TIN Facilitation Centers.

10. Can an application for PAN be made in Form 49A obtained from anywhere?
Yes, a PAN application may be made on Form 49A obtained from any source other than IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers. For instance, a PAN application may be made on a form downloaded from the website of the Income Tax department or UTIISL or NSDL; or on a form printed by local printers or a photocopy of the downloaded or printed form.

11. Can an application for PAN be made through the Internet?
Yes, applications for fresh allotment of PAN can be made through the Internet. Further, requests for changes or corrections in PAN data or requests for a new PAN card (for an existing PAN) may also be made through the Internet. For more details visit (www.tin-nsdl.com)

12. How do I get a PAN allotted quickly (TATKAL)?
If an application for allotment of PAN is submitted through the Internet and payment be made through a 'nominated' credit card, the PAN is allotted on priority and communicated through email.

13. How to find an IT PAN Service Center or TIN Facilitation Center?
Location of IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers in any city may be obtained from the local Income Tax Office or any office of UTI/UTIISL or NSDL in that city or from websites of the Income Tax department (www.incometaxindia.gov.in or UTIISL or NSDL (http://tin-nsdl.com)

14. What services are provided by these IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers?
IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers will supply PAN application forms (Form 49A) and forms for 'Request For New PAN Card Or/ And Changes In PAN Data', assist the applicant in filling up the form, collect the filled form, and issuing the acknowledgment slip. After obtaining PAN from the Income The tax department, UTIISL or NSDL as the case may be, will print the PAN card and deliver it to the applicant.

15. What if I submit an incomplete Form 49A?
IT PAN Service Centers or TIN Facilitation Centers shall not receive any incomplete and deficient PAN application. However, these centers will assist applicants in correctly filling up form 49A or 'Request For New PAN Card Or/ And Changes In PAN Data', as the case may be.

16. What documents and information have to be submitted along with the application for Form 49A?
a. Individual applicants will have to affix one recent, colored photograph (Stamp Size: 3.5 cms x 2.5 cms) on Form 49A;
b. Any one document listed in Rule 114 must be supplied as proof of 'Identity' and 'Address'; and
c. The designation and code of the concerned Assessing Officer of the Income The tax department will have to be mentioned in Form 49A.