How to Apply Duplicate Pan Card If Lost

Lost your PAN card? Don’t worry! You can easily apply for a duplicate PAN online. Just fill the form, verify your details, and submit the request. In a few days, you’ll get your new card delivered safely to your address.

Why you should act fast

Your PAN (Permanent Account Number) is key for taxes, banks and financial moves. If it’s lost, someone might misuse it. So applying for a duplicate PAN card keeps things safe and legal.

Quick checklist – what to do immediately

• Visit official PAN services portal (e.g., NSDL/UTI) or authorised bank site.
• Choose option “Re-print / Duplicate PAN card – no change in details”.
• Fill your existing PAN number, Aadhaar, date of birth.
• Upload/attach identity & address proof, and police FIR copy if stolen.
• Pay the fee and note down the acknowledgement number for tracking.

Documents you’ll need

You’ll usually need:

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence)
• Proof of address (Aadhaar, voter ID, utility bill)
• Proof of date of birth (birth certificate, matriculation mark sheet)
• Copy of the earlier PAN card or PAN allotment letter (if available)
• FIR if card was stolen or misuse risk exists

Real-life example

Rita lost her PAN card while moving houses. She logged into the NSDL site, selected “Re-print PAN – no change”, uploaded her Aadhaar and address proof, paid ~₹100, and got an acknowledgement. Within two weeks she downloaded her e-PAN and the physical card arrived soon after.

Fees & timeline

Generally the fee is around ₹107 (physical in India) for duplicates with the same details. If abroad, higher. Many online-only e-PANs come faster (within a few days), physical cards take up to 15-20 days.