Change photo on PAN card. Know how to do it online

PAN card holders can get their photo changed by applying for it on the official website of NSDL at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html.

Want to change your photo on PAN card? Visit the official website of NSDL for the same. (Digital India Twitter)

Are you a PAN card holder and not satisfied with your photograph on the same? You can get it changed online by visiting the official website of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html. It can be known that a PAN card is a document issued by the Income Tax Department and is not only used to prove your identification but is also required for every major financial transaction as well and to file income tax returns. PAN card consists of a 10-digit alpha numeric number known as Permanent Account Number. The financial history record of the PAN card holder is maintained through this number.

PAN card details are also required for digital transactions, to open an account in the bank, among others. PAN card holders need to assure that the details mentioned on it should be accurate. If there is any spelling error, any other correction including mismatch of signature or photograph, you will have to get it corrected. You can also get your photo changed on your PAN if you feel the existing photograph is not good enough or seems to be old. You can apply for the changes and corrections online. Check the process and other details here:

How to change photo on PAN card online

Time	Tools	Supplies
20 Minutes	Smartphone Laptop Desktop	Updated Browser Internet

Step 1: Visit the official website of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) or click on the link- ( https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/index.html) or you can also do so by visiting the portal of UTITSL at (https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/index.jsp).

Step 2: Click on changes or corrections in the existing PAN Data from the Application Type drop-down menu.

Step 3: After this you will have to select the category type. Select the individual option.

Step 4: Give the required details for whatever is asked then submit by entering the captcha code.

Step 5: You will now have to select KYC option.

Step 6: Here you will see the options for 'Photo Mismatch' and 'Signature Mismatch.' Choose any one as per your requirement.

Step 7: Again fill in the required information and click on Next.

Step 8: After this you will have to attach proof of identity, address, and date of birth.

Step 9: Tick the Declaration checkbox and press the Submit button.

Step 10: After completing the above mentioned steps you will need to pay ₹101 (including GST) for changing your photograph and signature for addresses in India and ₹1011 (includes GST) for addresses outside India.

Step 11: After successfully making the payment, you will receive a 15-digit acknowledgement number.

Step 12: You will have to take a printout of the application and send it to the PAN Service Unit of the Income Tax Department.

Step 13: Also, you can use the acknowledgement number to track the application.