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PAN Card Form 49A- How to Fill Pan Card Form 49A and 49AA?

Applying for a PAN card may seem like another government-linked process, but it's one of the most important steps that anyone entering India's financial world should take. Whether you're paying taxes, opening a bank account, or investing in mutual funds, your Permanent Account Number (PAN) is your key to unlimited possibilities. However, it becomes slightly complicated: there are two types of forms, 49A and 49AA, and using the incorrect one can delay your application. 

So, what do these forms actually do? Who should use which? And more pressingly, how do you complete them properly without losing yourself in the paperwork labyrinth? Let's make it easy and take you through all you need to know.

What is Form 49A For PAN Card?

Form 49A is the specified application form that can be utilised by Indian residents, whether individual or entity, to acquire a Permanent Account Number (PAN) in accordance with Section 139A of the Income-Tax Act 1961. The PAN is a ten-digit alphabetical number (PAN) that is used to identify an individual as well as their financial and tax transactions in India. 

Form 49A should be completed in English in block letters or typed, accompanied by documents verifying identity, address, date of birth, and a recent passport-size photograph. After being filled in online via NSDL or UTIITSL or as a hard copy at PAN centres the PAN is usually delivered in 15-20 days.

Source: Livemint, India Filings

Structure Of PAN Form 49A & Form 49AA

Both Form 49A (for Indian citizens) and Form 49AA (for foreign/applicants outside India) follow a similar format for ease and understanding:

  • Header Section: Applicant type, assessing officer code

  • Name Fields: Full name, abbreviation for PAN card display

  • Alias Declaration: Field for other-known-as names

  • Demographics: Gender; date of birth/incorporation 

  • Parental Details: Compulsory provision for father's (and optionally mother's) name

  • Addresses: Residential and office; facility for communication preference

  • KYC Details: Telephone, email, source of income

  • Declarations: Signature/thumb, date, location

  • Attachments

  • Form 49A: identification/address proof (passport, driving license, bank statement)

  • Form 49AA: supporting documents (passport, PIO/OCI card, taxpayer information, embassy attestation)

The format provides uniform data capture and compliance with regulations.

Source: ClearTax 

Read More: How To Download E-pan Card

PDF of PAN Card Form

The Form 49A and 49AA digital copies can be downloaded through either NSDL or UTIITSL portals.

  • It can be obtained in PDF format in individual or foreign/non-resident applications.

  • Add filling instructions and sample filling directions.

  • Printable in order to be submitted offline.

The PDF version features:

  • Photograph and signature (two pages) 

  • Format of name on screen (surname in blocks)

  • Sections on declaration and attestation were contained

Source: NSDL

How To Fill Pan Card Application Form?

Applicants have to adhere to specified steps and format:

  • Choose form type: 49A for Indian citizens; 49AA for foreign residents/ entities

  • Fill AO code accurately using jurisdictional rules

  • Name fields: Full expanded name (no initials) in blocks

  • Demographic & parental information:

  • Gender and date of birth/incorporation

  • Father's name compulsory; mother's as an option

  • Address and contact: Full residential and office address

  • Mark communication preference, add phone/email

  • Attachments

  • Attach 2 passport-size photographs (one signed) and address/ID proofs

  • Foreign applicants need an attested passport or a PIO/OCI/tax identification proof

Source: ClearTax 

PAN Card Form Sample

A description of a properly filled Form 49A sample is provided below:

The upper section contains two photographs passport size: the one on the left stamped over the picture with a signature or thumb print, the other below has a signature in black ink.

  • In Section 1, it stores the AO Code in standard format (e.g. PUN, AO06, etc) and subsequently the full name without any initials and so, it becomes “Kumar Rajesh Singh”. The form has printed the shortened name as it is, that is, KUMAR R. SINGH

  • Section 2 requires the full details of another name (e.g. maiden name) of the applicant. 

  • Section 3 documents gender, and Section 4 birth date (in the form DD/MM/YYYY).

  • In section 5, the name of the father (Mr Rajesh Singh) is given. 

  • Section 6 mentions the correspondence and permanent address, including the PIN, whilst 

  • Section 7 provides telephone and email contact information.

  • Section 8, where applicant type (Individual) is written

  • Section 9 is empty unless one has a company or HUF to register

  • Section 10 contains Aadhaar number, where present. The income source is chosen out of a drop-down. Unless there is a representative assessee

  • Section 12 remains blank

  • In section 13, document type is also tabulated as to the document types submitted e.g. Passport (ID), Driving Licence (address), School Certificate (DOB).

  • Section 14 of the form will be finally signed by the applicant or a thumb impression will be made and the form dated accordingly. This form is to be completed in conjunction with the acknowledgement checklist, following the guidelines.

Sample of Form 49:

Sample of Form 49AA:

How to Apply PAN Card Form 49A & Form 49AA?

Application may be filed online through NSDL/UTIITSL portals or offline, by mailing or visiting PAN facilitation centre.

Source: NSDL 

How To Fill PAN Card Form Online?

  • Visit NSDL/UTIITSL e‑governance portal

  • Select a suitable form (49A or 49AA)

  • Fill in details, upload scanned photograph, signature, address and ID proofs

  • Pay the fee (₹67 within India; ₹989 abroad)

  • Use Aadhaar-based e‑signature for e‑PAN (₹66) or opt for physical card (₹107)

  • Get acknowledgement token; check status; e‑PAN gets created instantly or physical card sent

Source: Livemint 

How To Fill PAN Card Form Offline?

  • Download and print PDF from NSDL/UTIITSL portal

  • Fill in all fields in BLOCK letters, stick photo and signature

  • Append ID and address proofs (self-attested)

  • Remit fee through demand draft/cheque; mail to NSDL or UTIITSL centre

  • Acknowledgement sent; card delivered in 15–20 working days

Source: Livemint

Read More: How to Change the Photo and Signature on a Pan Card?

Conclusion:

Form 49A and 49AA play a central role in obtaining a PAN, a vital document for financial and tax-related dealings in India. The two forms are similar in structure, but they differ in the category and documentation required for applicants. There are both online and offline routes of submission, and both require the complete and accurate submission of supporting documents, photographs, and signatures.

The efficiency has also increased, as e-PANs can now be issued instantly using e-signature facilities linked to Aadhaar numbers. Filing of the forms properly, issuing the correct attachments and following the procedural requirements guarantee prompt allotment of PAN, thus helping in financial adherence and identity identification within the Indian regulatory structure.

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