How to Change Photo and Signature in PAN Card?

A PAN card is a very vital piece of document in the Indian financial system that helps map a person’s financial information. Therefore, all the information presented on the document, be it physical card or digital, should be up to date. Now, changing the data present on your PAN card is not too tough a task if you know all the steps and documents required. The information presented in this article will help you overcome most of your queries regarding how to change your photo and signature on your PAN card.

How to Change a Photo in PAN Card?

If you want a PAN card photo change, simply follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the NSDL.
2. Click on ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card’.
3. Select “Individual” under the category.
4. Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, Indian citizenship confirmation and PAN number.
5. Enter the given captcha code and choose ‘Submit’.
6. Note down the token number generated at this point.
7. Select how you want to perform the KYC process.
8. Select the check box next to ‘Photo Mismatch’.
9. Enter your personal details in the “Address and Contact” section.
10. Provide documents as proof of the following – 
    1. Identity
    2. Address 
    3. Date of birth.
11. If you can submit a copy of your Aadhaar card, the above three proofs will not be required. Also, you must submit a copy of your PAN or PAN allotment letter.
12. Tick the box making the declaration and choose “Submit” for submission of your details. If you want to make changes, you can click on “Edit” to further update your information.
13. Make the required payment, including GST. The exact amount depends on whether your address is inside India or outside it.
14. Save the application and take its printout.
15. Send the application over to NSDL’s address i.e. ‘INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)’ at 5th Floor Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune-411 016.
16. Remember to enclose the required documents along with the form.
17. You will receive the 15-digit acknowledgement number for tracking the status of the application.

How to Change Signature on PAN Card?

The process for PAN Card signature update Online is very simple. It is very similar to the process of changing photos. Just follow the steps given below – 

1. Visit the official website of the NSDL.
2. Click on ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data/Reprint of PAN Card’.
3. Select “Individual” under the category.
4. Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, date of birth, Indian citizenship confirmation and PAN number.
5. Enter the given captcha code and choose ‘Submit’.
6. Note down the token number generated at this point.
7. Select how you want to perform the KYC process.
8. Select the checkbox next to ‘Signature Mismatch’.
9. Enter your personal details in the “Address and Contact” section.
10. Provide documents as proof of the following – 
    1. Identity
    2. Address 
    3. Date of birth.
11. If you can submit a copy of your Aadhaar card, the above three proofs will not be required. Also, you must submit a copy of your PAN or PAN allotment letter.
12. Tick the box making the declaration and choose “Submit” for submission of your details. If you want to make changes, you can click on “Edit” to further update your information.
13. Make the required payment, including GST. The exact amount depends on whether your address is inside India or outside it.
14. Save the application and take its printout.
15. Send the application over to NSDL’s address i.e. ‘INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited)’ at 5th Floor Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune-411 016.
16. Remember to enclose the required documents along with the form.
17. You will receive the 15-digit acknowledgement number for tracking the status of the application.

How to Change Photo in PAN Card Offline?

You can also change your PAN Card photo change offline by following the steps given below:

1. Fill out the same ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data’ online form. But under ‘For Paperless PAN Application’, choose ‘No’.
2. Submit the application form and make the necessary payment. You will receive an email of acknowledgement.
3. Print the acknowledgement form and attach two recent photographs of yourself. The photographs should be 3.5cm*2.5cm with white background.
4. The photographs should be pasted in the proper place and not clipped or stapled. Do not put your signature over it.
5. Submit the acknowledgement form and the other document proofs to the following address – Income Tax PAN Services Unit, Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited, 5th floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016.

How to Change Signature in PAN Card Offline?

You can update your signature on your PAN Card offline by following the steps given below:

1. Fill out the same ‘Changes or Correction in existing PAN data’ online form. But under ‘For Paperless PAN Application’, choose ‘No’.
2. Submit the application form and make the necessary payment. You will receive an email of acknowledgement.
3. Print the acknowledgement form.
4. Make sure that your signature or left thumbprint is kept within the relevant box.
5. Submit the acknowledgement form and the other document proofs to the following address – Income Tax PAN Services Unit, Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited, 5th floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411016.

If you are going to use the offline method to change your photograph or signature, you must post the application form and the other required documents within 15 days of receiving the acknowledgement form via email.

Documents Required

1. Proof of Identity
2. Proof of Address
3. Proof of Date of Birth
4. In case AADHAAR is mentioned then a copy of your Aadhaar Card.
5. Additional documents –
   1. Copy of PAN card/allotment letter as proof of PAN.
   2. Proof of request for change
6. If you are changing the photo then add the new photos. The photo size should be 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm or 132.28 pixels x 94.49 pixels.

Things to Remember Before the PAN Signature or Name Update

1. Do not use abbreviations when writing your first, middle or last name on the form.
2. If you are requesting for your company, partnership or firm, then enter the entire name, such as XYZ Pvt Ltd, under the last name section.
3. Type names in the second row if they do not fit in the first row.

Also Read How to verify PAN Card

Final Words

Now that you have a good idea about how to change your PAN card photo and signature, you have a strong footing to explore the financial world. You may want to know about more types of avenues that can be opened up by having a proper PAN card. One of them is an investment in the stock market. Open a Demat account today with Angel One, India’s trusted stockbroker.

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