Here’s how you can change name on PAN card after marriage easily

Permanent Account Number (PAN) serves as a proof of identity for citizens of India to file income tax returns. Also, the requirements of PAN card are many, such as if more money transactions or cash deposits are to be made, then PAN card is required.

The PAN card acts as an identity proof, hence applicants must be careful with the data provided, and must also be correct. However, there is a problem for Indian women. After marriage, in many places, women have to change their surname, so there is a need to change the name in the PAN card as well. That’s why we have told here the complete process that how you can change the name.

How to change your name on PAN card after marriage:

Step 1: First you have to visit the website

Step 2: After that fill the application form with the required details here and submit it online.

Step 3: Select the only cell which is opposite your name and mention your PAN in the form.

Step 4: Now tap on the option ‘Validate’ to cross-check the information given in the form.

Step 5: Once validated, click on the “Submit” button.

Step 6: Thereafter, to process your request through net banking, debit/credit card, cash card, etc., make a payment of Rs 110 for a contact address within India and Rs 1,020 for a contact address outside India.

Step 7: Once the payment is done, download the PAN Application Form and get a hard copy through a printout.

Step 8: Paste two passport size photographs on the form and sign it.

Step 9: Attach required document proof (self-attested) with the application form.

Step 10: After this, if you have applied for NSDL, send the application to NSDL through post.

Step 11: And if you have applied in UTIITSL then you can also track your status by giving the application reference number of PAN application.

(Sources: hindi.gizbot.com)