PAN Card Correction & How to Check PAN Status

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Last verified: June 2026, against official UIDAI, Income Tax Department and PAN service-provider procedures. Fees and steps can change — confirm on the official portals. General information, not legal advice.

Spotted a wrong name, date of birth or address on your PAN? You can correct PAN details online — and track the request easily. Here is how.

How to correct/update PAN

1. Go to an authorised provider’s portal (Protean or UTIITSL) and choose “Changes or Correction in existing PAN”.
2. Enter your PAN and the fields to correct (name, DOB, address, photo, signature).
3. Complete Aadhaar e-KYC where possible; otherwise upload supporting documents.
4. Pay the fee and submit; save the acknowledgement number.

How to check PAN status

Use the acknowledgement number on the provider’s “Track PAN status” page (or check by name and DOB). You’ll see stages from “submitted” to “dispatched”. An updated e-PAN is emailed once processed.

Tips to avoid rejection

• Match your details to Aadhaar exactly (name spelling, DOB).
• Keep proof documents ready if not using e-KYC.
• One PAN per person — never apply for a second PAN; correct the existing one (holding two PANs attracts a penalty).

FAQs

How do I correct my PAN details?

Use the “Changes or Correction” option on an authorised PAN portal, submit the corrected fields with e-KYC/documents, and pay the fee.

How do I check PAN status?

Track it with your acknowledgement number on the provider’s “Track PAN status” page.

Can I have two PAN cards?

No — holding more than one PAN is not allowed and attracts a penalty. Always correct the existing PAN.