How To Apply For A Minor Pan Card ?

It is a common misconception among people that a Permanent Account Number (PAN) only applies to people over 18 years of age. However, the Income Tax Department did not mention the age limit for obtaining a PAN card, which means minors are also eligible to apply. In order to apply for a Minor PAN Card, you must submit the Minor Aadhaar as well as the Father Aadhaar or Mother Aadhaar or Guardian Aadhaar Support.

Online
1. Go to the NSDL website and create an account.
2. Select the "New PAN - Indian Citizen (Form 49A)" application type and the "Individual" category.
3. Fill in all the details as given in the instructions for filing Form 49A.
4. Upload the photograph and the required documents.
5. Proceed to make the payment of the fee via debit card, credit card, demand draft or net banking and click the 'Submit' button.
6. An acknowledgement number will be given that can be used to track the status of the application.

Offline
1. Download Form 49A from the NSDL website.
2. Read the instructions for filling Form 49A provided below the form.
3. Fill in all the details as per the instructions.
4. Attach a copy of the relevant documents.
5. Attach two photographs of the child.
6. Submit the application form with the required documents to the nearest UTIITSL/NSDL office or TIN facilitation centre along with the fees.
7. An acknowledgement number will be given upon submission of the application. The acknowledgement number can be used to track the status of the application.
The required documents for applying for a minor PAN card are:

Proof of identity of the parent or guardian (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, voter ID card, driving license, passport, etc.)
Proof of address of the parent or guardian (such as electricity bill, water bill, gas bill, bank statement, credit card statement, etc.)
Proof of age of the child (such as birth certificate, school leaving certificate, etc.)
Photograph of the child (in colour, with white background)
The fee for applying for a minor PAN card is ₹107.

The processing time for a minor PAN card is usually 15-20 working days. However, it may take longer if the application is incomplete or if the documents are not in order.

Once the PAN card is issued, it will be sent to the address mentioned in the application form.