Here are the step-by-step instructions to apply for a PAN card from Tamil Nadu:
Step 1 - Gather Required Documents:
Photographs (passport size) - Keep multiple copies ready
Birth certificate or school leaving certificate copy (for proof of date of birth)
Identity proof - Copy of Aadhaar card, Voter ID card or Passport
Address proof - Copy of electricity bill, telephone bill or ration card
Step 2 - Fill the Application Form:
Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in and open Form 49A for new PAN application
Alternatively, obtain the form from the Income Tax Office/facilitation center in your city
Carefully fill in all details like name, date of birth, address etc.
Step 3 - Attach Documents & Photographs:
For online application, upload scanned copies of documents and photographs
For printed form, attach self-attested photocopies of documents and photographs
Step 4 - Make Payment:
For online, pay Rs 107 fee via net banking, credit/debit card
For printed form, pay Rs 107 fee and submit at Income Tax office
Step 5 - Submit Application:
On online submission, you'll get a 15-digit acknowledgment number
For printed form submission at IT office, you'll get an acknowledgment receipt
Step 6 - PAN Card Delivery:
For online application, PAN card will be mailed to given address within 10-15 days
For printed form, it will be delivered within 4 weeks
Key Facilitation Centers in Major Cities:
Chennai - India Customs Premises, Uthamar Gandhi Salai
Coimbatore - Income Tax Office, Nanjappa Road
Madurai - Income Tax Office, Tallakulam
Trichy - Income Tax Office, Williams Road
If you can upload documents and make payment online, the online method is most convenient. By following the process correctly, you can obtain your PAN card quickly from Tamil Nadu.
The entire process involves 5 main steps:
Gathering required documents
Filling the application form
Attaching documentation
Making fee payment
Submitting the application
Once submitted, just wait for 10-15 days (online) or 4 weeks (printed form) to receive your PAN card via post at your residential address mentioned in the application.
