New Delhi: Along with Aadhar, PAN cards are also very significant for citizens. This significant document is helpful everywhere, including when opening a bank account, purchasing property, and filing income tax returns. However, a lot of people change their surname after marriage.
In that case, you should be aware that a PAN card is required for many critical functions. Learn how to change your surname on a PAN card.
The Permanent Account Number (PAN), as its name suggests, is a permanent number that never changes, according to NSDL. However, changing the surname can result in a new Assessing Officer. So
that ITD’s PAN database can be updated, such changes must be informed to ITD.
By completing the form for Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data, one can indicate a change of address. This form can be submitted online at the NSDL e-Gov – TIN
website or at any TIN-FC.
Here’s the step by step to change surname on a PAN card:
– Visit the official website www.onlineservice.nsdl.com
– Fill out the application form.
– Click on the changes/corrections in the PAN card.
–Â Enter all appropriate information, including your name, birth date, gender, PAN number, and cellphone number.
– Fill up the captcha code.
– Click on the submit option.
