PAN card form refers to one of six official Income Tax Department forms, not a single document. Since 1 April 2026, new PAN applications use Form 93, 94, 95, or 96 depending on applicant type, while corrections to an existing PAN use PAN CR-01 (individuals) or PAN CR-02 (non-individuals). Forms 49A and 49AA are retired for fresh applications, though PANs already issued on them stay valid for life.
Which PAN Form Do You Actually Need
The applicant category decides the form, not the transaction type. Pick the wrong one and the PAN service provider rejects the application at submission, not after processing.
| Form | Who Files It | Replaces |
|---|---|---|
| Form 93 | Individual, citizen of India | Form 49A |
| Form 94 | Company, LLP, firm, trust, or other entity incorporated in India | Form 49A |
| Form 95 | Individual, not a citizen of India (NRIs, foreign nationals) | Form 49AA |
| Form 96 | Foreign company or entity incorporated outside India | Form 49AA |
| PAN CR-01 | Individual correcting an existing PAN | Old combined change/correction form |
| PAN CR-02 | Non-individual correcting an existing PAN | Old combined change/correction form |
These four application forms and two correction forms are prescribed under Rule 158 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026, read with Section 262 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, which replaced the six-decade-old Income-tax Act, 1961. The correction forms specifically trace to a CBDT order dated 1 April 2026 issued under Rule 158(12). If you already hold a PAN issued on the old 49A or 49AA, nothing about your existing card changes — the new forms only govern applications and corrections filed on or after 1 April 2026.
How to Download the PAN Card Form
You do not download a blank PAN form and post it in most cases anymore — the online application generates the correct form for you based on the answers you give. A downloadable PDF matters mainly if you are filing on paper at a PAN centre. Three official routes exist:
- Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL e-Gov) — the PAN services section of the Protean portal serves Form 93/94/95/96 for new applications and PAN CR-01/CR-02 for corrections, both as fillable online forms and downloadable specimen PDFs.
- UTIITSL — pan.utiitsl.com carries the same six forms under its PAN services menu, with a parallel online application flow.
- Income Tax e-filing portal (incometaxindia.gov.in) — issues a free instant e-PAN using Aadhaar OTP verification, with no form to fill or download. This route only works if you have never held a PAN and your Aadhaar carries a linked, active mobile number.
Whichever provider printed your existing card (check the back of the card), corrections generally process fastest through that same provider, though both Protean and UTIITSL can legally handle any PAN.
PAN Application Form Fields (Form 93, Individual)
Form 93 is the one most readers need — it covers any Indian citizen applying for a fresh PAN. The fields, in order:
- Applicant category — Individual (fixed for this form)
- Full name — surname, first name, middle name in separate boxes; must match the proof of identity exactly
- Have you ever been known by any other name — Yes/No, with the earlier name if applicable
- Date of birth — DD/MM/YYYY
- Gender
- Parent’s name — father’s name is mandatory; mother’s name is optional but can be requested as the name printed on the card
- Address — residential and office, with one marked as the address for communication
- Mobile number and email — mandatory for all applicants under the 2026 rules, used for the token/reference number and OTP verification
- Source of income — salary, business, capital gains, etc.
- AO (Assessing Officer) code — auto-populated by the portal based on your address in most cases
- Aadhaar number — mandatory except for a narrow set of exempt categories
- Documents attached — proof of identity, proof of address, proof of date of birth, one photograph
The form must be completed in English, in capital letters if filing on paper, using black ink. Photo and signature go in the specified boxes only — the signature should not cross into the photograph, and the photograph should not be stapled or clipped.
PAN Correction Form Fields (PAN CR-01)
PAN CR-01 covers any individual correcting an existing PAN — name spelling, date of birth, father’s name, photo, signature, or address. The structure differs from the application form in one important way: every field on the correction form has a checkbox next to it.
- You tick only the fields you want changed. An untouched field is left exactly as recorded, even if you also typed a new value into it by mistake.
- Each ticked field needs its own supporting proof — a marriage certificate for a post-marriage name change, a Class 10 certificate for a date-of-birth correction, a fresh photograph for a photo update.
- Your existing PAN number is entered at the top for reference; it does not change as a result of the correction.
- The form asks whether you want a reissued physical card, an e-PAN only, or both.
The single most common rejection reason on PAN CR-01 is an unticked checkbox next to a field the applicant did type a correction into — the portal only processes what is checked.
How to Fill the PAN Card Form: Step by Step
Filing Online (Protean or UTIITSL)
- Open the PAN services section and choose “New PAN” or “Changes/Correction,” matching Form 93/94/95/96 or PAN CR-01/CR-02 to your category.
- Enter name, date of birth, and contact details to generate a token or reference number. Save this — it lets you resume a half-completed form.
- Choose the submission mode: paperless e-KYC with Aadhaar OTP (fastest, nothing to print), scanned-document upload with e-sign, or physical forwarding of the signed form.
- Fill each section in sequence. On a correction form, tick the checkbox for every field being changed before entering the new value.
- Upload the photograph, signature, and proof documents in the specified format and size.
- Choose physical card, e-PAN only, or both, then pay the fee and authenticate via Aadhaar OTP or e-sign.
- Note the acknowledgement number to track the application on the provider’s “Know Status” page.
Filing on Paper at a PAN Centre
- Download the blank PDF (Form 93/94/95/96 or PAN CR-01/CR-02) from Protean or UTIITSL, or collect a printed copy at any PAN centre.
- Fill in capital letters using black ink only — pencil or blue ink entries are commonly rejected at the counter.
- One character per box where the form uses boxed fields; leave one box blank between first and last name.
- Affix a recent color photograph (specified size) without stapling; sign within the designated box without touching the photograph.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of proof of identity, address, and date of birth.
- Submit at the PAN centre counter along with the fee; you receive an acknowledgement receipt on the spot.
Documents Required
| Proof Type | Commonly Accepted Documents |
|---|---|
| Identity | Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, driving licence, government photo ID |
| Address | Aadhaar, passport, utility bill or bank statement (within 3 months), rent agreement |
| Date of birth | Birth certificate, Class 10 certificate, passport, Aadhaar showing full DOB |
| Correction-specific | Marriage certificate or Gazette notification for name change; Class 10 certificate for DOB correction; fresh photo/signature for those specific updates |
Aadhaar functions as identity, address, and date-of-birth proof simultaneously for most individual applicants, which is why the e-KYC route needs no separate document upload.
PAN Card Form Fees
| Application Type | e-PAN Only | Physical Card, India | Physical Card, Abroad |
|---|---|---|---|
| New PAN (Form 93/94/95/96) | ~₹72 | ~₹107 | ~₹1,017 |
| PAN correction (CR-01/CR-02) | ~₹72 | ~₹107 | ~₹1,017 |
| Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar (income tax portal) | Free | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fee figures are compiled from provider fee pages current as of mid-2026 and can change without much notice — confirm the exact amount on Protean or UTIITSL before paying. On a correction form, the fee is the same regardless of how many fields you tick, so fix everything you need in one application rather than filing repeat requests.
What Experts Say
Practitioners who process high volumes of PAN applications flag the same recurring errors: applicants filing on the retired 49A/49AA template after 1 April 2026, correction requests where the checkbox for a field was left unticked even though a new value was typed in, and name mismatches between the PAN application and the proof document down to a single initial or spacing difference. The common thread across all three is that the online portal validates exactly what is submitted, not what the applicant intended to submit — a five-minute review of every ticked box and typed field before payment prevents most rejections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Form 49A still valid for a PAN card application? No. Form 49A and Form 49AA were retired for fresh applications from 1 April 2026, replaced by Form 93 (resident individuals), Form 95 (non-resident individuals), Form 94, and Form 96. A PAN already issued using the old forms remains valid for life; no reapplication is needed.
Which form do I use to correct my name on an existing PAN? Individuals use PAN CR-01. Companies, firms, LLPs, trusts, and other non-individual entities use PAN CR-02. Both replaced the earlier combined change-or-correction form from 1 April 2026.
Where can I download the PAN card form PDF? Protean (protean-tinpan.com) and UTIITSL (pan.utiitsl.com) both host downloadable specimen PDFs of Form 93/94/95/96 and PAN CR-01/CR-02 under their PAN services sections, for applicants filing on paper at a PAN centre.
Does my PAN number change after filing a correction form? No. PAN is permanent for life. A correction form updates only the details recorded and printed against the same ten-character number.
Can I fill the PAN correction form for just one field, like a photo update? Yes. Tick only the photo checkbox, leave every other field unticked, and upload a fresh photograph in the prescribed size. The fee is the same as correcting multiple fields in one application.