Here is the list of documents required for both New PAN Application and PAN Correction/Update under Indian Income Tax rules:
Documents Required for New PAN Application
For Individuals (Indian Citizens)
| Document Type | Accepted Documents |
| Proof of Identity (POI) | Any one of: – Aadhaar card – Voter ID – Driving License – Passport – Ration card with photo – Arm’s license – Photo ID card issued by a government body |
| Proof of Address (POA) | Any one of: – Aadhaar card – Electricity/Water bill (not older than 3 months) – Landline bill – Passport – Bank account statement – Credit card statement – Rent agreement |
| Proof of Date of Birth (DOB) | Any one of: – Birth certificate – Matriculation certificate – Passport – Aadhaar card – Driving license – Voter ID showing DOB |
For minors: proof of identity and address of parent/guardian is required.
For HUFs: affidavit by Karta + identity/address proof of Karta.
Documents Required for PAN Correction / Update
- Only documents supporting the change need to be submitted.
- Along with existing PAN copy and valid ID/Address proof.
| Change Requested | Supporting Documents |
| Name change (after marriage, spelling, legal change) | – Marriage certificate – Gazette notification – Divorce decree – Affidavit for name change |
| Date of Birth correction | – Birth certificate – Passport – 10th mark sheet – Matriculation certificate |
| Father’s name | – PAN card – Birth certificate or school records |
| Address/Mobile/Email update | – Utility bill – Aadhaar card – Bank statement |
| Signature/Photo mismatch | – New signed photo ID proof (Passport, Aadhaar, etc.) |
Additional Categories:
For Companies
- Copy of Certificate of Incorporation
- PAN of the company
For Partnership Firms
- Partnership Deed
- Registration Certificate (if registered)
For Trusts
- Trust Deed
- Registration certificate from charity commissioner
For Foreign Citizens
- Passport
- OCI/PIO card (if applicable)
- Bank statement in country of residence
Here is the complete list of documents and requirements for TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) Application in India:
TAN Application Overview
- TAN is mandatory for anyone who is required to deduct or collect tax at source (TDS/TCS) on behalf of the government under the Income Tax Act, 1961.
- Apply using Form 49B (available online via NSDL).
Documents Required for TAN Application
Unlike PAN, no specific supporting documents are required to be submitted along with TAN application.
However, the following are mandatory fields and must be accurately filled:
Details Required in Form 49B:
| Field | Details to be Provided |
| Name | Full legal name of applicant (individual/firm/company etc.) |
| Address | Complete address with PIN code |
| Status | Whether individual, company, firm, government agency, etc. |
| Nationality | Indian/Foreign |
| PAN | Of applicant (for non-individuals, PAN of organization) |
| Deductor category | E.g., company, branch, government, individual, etc. |
| AO details | Area code, AO type, range code, AO number (can be auto-selected) |
| Contact details | Mobile number, email, STD code and phone number |
| Authorized signatory | Name and designation with signature (for companies/firms) |
- Fill and submit Form 49B at TIN-FC center
- Signed by authorized person (proprietor, partner, director, etc.)
Important Notes:
- TAN is required for filing TDS returns, issuing Form 16/16A, and deducting TDS.
- One TAN per deductor/per branch is mandatory.
- Incorrect or multiple TANs can lead to penalties.