PAN Card is an important document for adults and is mostly used for taxes, banking related work, business purposes etc. But in some cases, even those under 18 require a PAN Card. For example if a minor wants to start investing in SIPs or mutual funds, or if they need an education grant/scholarship, then will need a PAN Card.
In some cases even if the parents want to start investing on behalf of their children, they will need a PAN card for their kids. So, how do you apply for a minor PAN card? Follow these steps:
Step 1: Search “nsdl” on Google and open the first link that says “Online PAN application”.
Step 2: Once the PAN application form opens, select “New PAN- Indian Citizen (Form 49A)” from the “Type” menu and select “Individual” from the category drop down menu.
Step 3: Fill in all your basic information such as title, name, DOB, email id.
Step 4: Give your consent and click on the captcha bar to move forward.
Step 5: Your token number will get generated, note it and keep it safely.
Step 6: Click on “Continue with PAN Application Form”. From the options you see on the screen, select “Forward application documents physically” since it’s a Minor PAN Card.
Step 7: Select if you need a physical copy of the PAN Card or not and type in the last four digits of your Aadhaar number, along with the name.
Step 8: Your details will be prefilled in the section below this, check if everything is correct and select the Gender.
Step 9: Answer the “Have you ever been known by any other name?” question with a Yes/No.
Step 10: Add your parents’ details. In the case of a single mother, you can choose to get her name printed on the PAN Card by selecting the option given here. Otherwise, just add in your parents’ details and select which parent’s name you want to be printed on the PAN Card.
Step 11: Click on “Next”. Then select “No income” from the menu and add your residence address. Scroll down and then add your contact details.
Step 12: Select “Yes” in the Representative Assessee option. Since it is a Minor PAN Card, this is required. You can fill in the details of your parent/guardian.
Step 13: Click on “Indian Citizen” and type in your state, city, area name.
Step 14: Click on “Next” and choose the ID proofs that you want to submit. In case of minors, Aadhaar is the best option for all three sections.
Step 15: Fill in the declaration and then click on “Submit”.
Step 16: You will then have to pay the fee. Once that’s done, an Aadhaar authentication option will appear, just fill in your Aadhaar number and authenticate it.
That’s it, your PAN Card will get delivered now once it's ready. You can also watch the whole process in the video attached below.