PAN Card Correction

Overview

Small mismatches, big consequences if left uncorrected

A PAN with an incorrect name, DOB, or photo can block e-verification of your returns, cause a mismatch with Aadhaar, or get flagged during KYC. Corrections are filed through the same 'Changes or Correction in PAN Data' form used for a new application — but this time, the proof required depends on exactly what's being corrected. We identify the right proof for your specific correction and file it in one go.

Corrected on the first attempt

We match your correction request to the exact proof document the department accepts for that field, so it isn't sent back for insufficient evidence.

PAN number stays the same

A correction updates your existing PAN record — you keep the same PAN number, just with accurate details.

Aadhaar–PAN mismatch resolved

If your PAN details don't match Aadhaar, we fix the PAN record so linking and e-verification go through without errors.

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A quick estimate to get you started — for exact fees and timelines tailored to your case, book a consultation

Tax regime

Annual income (₹)

₹

₹0₹25L₹50L+

Estimated tax payable

₹ 97,500

Effective rate 6.5% · new regime on ₹15,00,000

Taxable income₹ 14,25,000

Tax as per slabs₹ 93,750

Health & education cess (4%)+₹ 3,750

The New Regime saves you ₹ 1,59,900 compared to the Old Regime.

Illustrative estimate for FY 2025-26 — assumes salaried income eligible for the standard deduction, and includes the Section 87A rebate and 4% cess. Surcharge is applied at a flat rate without its own marginal relief. Does not account for other deductions or individual circumstances. Book a consultation for an exact figure.

Simple, from start to finish

How it works

Tell us what's wrong

Name spelling, DOB, photo, signature, or address — identify exactly what needs correcting.

Share the right proof

We tell you exactly which document supports your specific correction, so nothing is missing.

We file the correction request

Submitted with your existing PAN details and the supporting proof document.

Get your updated PAN

Track the acknowledgement number until your corrected e-PAN and physical card are issued.

Typically 3–5 days for e-PAN once documents are verified

Questions

Frequently asked

01Will my PAN number change after correction?

No. A correction request updates the details on your existing PAN record — your PAN number itself never changes.

02What proof is needed for a name correction after marriage?

A marriage certificate or a gazette notification showing the name change is the accepted proof for this correction.

03How long does the correction take?

The corrected e-PAN is usually issued within 3–5 working days of the request being accepted, with the physical card following in about 15–20 days.

04What if I need to correct my PAN because of an Aadhaar mismatch?

We match your PAN correction request to your Aadhaar details exactly — same spelling, same DOB format — so the subsequent PAN-Aadhaar linking doesn't fail.

05Why not file the correction myself online?

The correction form sits on the same public Protean/UTIITSL portal as a new application, so you can file it yourself. The part that trips people up is picking the correct supporting document for the specific field being changed — the department is strict about this, and a mismatched proof is one of the most common reasons correction requests get sent back. We match the correction to the accepted proof upfront.

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