PAN Card Last Date, Fees, and Important Details

Key Details

Last DateNo deadline — apply anytime, year-round
Application Start DateOpen year-round on Protean (NSDL) portal
e-PAN FeeRs. 107 (including GST) — digital PDF sent to email
Physical PAN Fee (India)Rs. 107 (including GST) — delivered by post
Physical PAN Fee (Outside India)Rs. 1,017 (including GST)
Processing Time (e-PAN)2-3 working days after successful application
Processing Time (Physical)15-20 working days by post
Payment ModesCredit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Demand Draft

Who Can Apply

  • Any Indian citizen (including minors through guardian)
  • Hindu Undivided Families (HUF)
  • Companies, Firms, Trusts, and other entities registered in India
  • Foreign citizens use Form 49AA (separate process)

Important Highlights

  • PAN is mandatory for filing income tax returns
  • Required for cash transactions above Rs. 50,000 (deposits, property, vehicles, etc.)
  • You must link PAN with Aadhaar — unlinked PANs become inoperative
  • Having more than one PAN is illegal — penalty of Rs. 10,000 under Section 272B
  • e-PAN is legally valid — you do not need a physical card for most purposes
  • PAN card does not expire — valid for lifetime, never needs renewal
  • If you already have PAN and need to update details, apply for correction — do not apply for a new PAN
Follow the Step-by-Step Guide