Wondering How You Can Apply PAN Card For Your Child? Here’s Step-by-Step Guide

Today, the PAN Card has become an important document and is used in many government and non-government works. Apart from this, a PAN card is also mandatory for filing income tax returns. Do you know that you can get a PAN card made for a minor, i.e., a person below 18 years of age?

According to Section 160 of the Income Tax Act, you can also get a PAN card made for a child. The PAN card made for a child is called a “Minor PAN Card.” Only the parents have permission to use this PAN card. However, when the child turns 18, it is necessary to get it updated. Minor PAN card does not have a signature and photo, which must be updated later.

How to apply for a child’s PAN card?

It is obvious that your child or minor cannot apply for their PAN card. So their parents or guardians have to apply for it. Here’s a detailed guide on how you can online apply for a minor’s PAN card:

STEP1: First, you need to go to the NSDL website. You will get the 49AA form; download it.

STEP2: The second step follows entering all the applicant’s details.

STEP3: Now upload your child’s photo and other necessary documents.

STEP4: You cannot upload your child’s signature. So, you have to upload your parent or guardian’s signature.

STEP5: Now make the payment and submit the form.

STEP6: After this, you will get a receipt number to track the application status.

STEP7: After verification, you will get the PAN card within 15 days.

Essential Documents required to apply for PAN card:

• Address and identity proof of parents
• Identity proof of applicant: Aadhaar card, Ration card, Passport, Driving license, and Voter ID card
• Address proof, including Aadhaar card, Post office passbook, Property registration document, and Residence certificate