Is full name required for pan card

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(a) Form should be filled in English only.
(b) Fields marked by asterisk ( * ) are mandatory.
(c) Each box, wherever provided, should contain only one character (alphabet /number / punctuation sign) leaving a blank box after each word.
(d) Those already allotted a ten-digit alphanumeric PAN shall not apply again as having or using more than one PAN is illegal. However, request for a new PAN card with the same PAN or/and changes or correction in PAN data can be made by filling up the form for 'Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data'.
(e) Applicants are required to provide their AO Code details in the application. These details can be obtained either from the Income Tax Office or an applicant can search for the same by selecting the appropriate option using the details provided in the form.
(f) Applicant should provide only International Taxation AO code. If the AO code is not known then a default AO code of international taxation under Delhi RCC (DLC-C-35-1) may be provided.
(g) Instructions for filling the Form 49AA:
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Whether mother is a single parent and you wish to apply for PAN by furnishing mother's name only?
It is mandatory for Individual applicants to select the flag (i.e. 'Yes' or 'No').
This flag should be selected as 'Yes' only if (i) Mother is a single parent, and (ii) You wish to apply for PAN using mother's name only. Fathers name should be left blank.
If the flag is selected as 'No', then father's name is mandatory. For such cases, mother's name is optional.

Father's Name: It is mandatory for Individual applicants (except for cases where mother is a single parent) to provide father's name. Married woman applicant should also give father's name and not husband's name.

Mother's Name: This is an optional field. Mother's name is mandatory if the flag value (i.e. Whether mother is a single parent and you wish to apply for PAN by furnishing mother's name only?) is selected as 'Yes'.

For all categories of applicants, it is necessary to mention complete address and the details of Town/City/District, State/Union Territory, and PINCODE are mandatory.

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This field will contain particulars of the Representative Assessee. This field is mandatory if applicant is minor, deceased, idiot, lunatic or mentally retarded. Column 1 to 13 will contain details of person on whose behalf this application is submitted.

2. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India, or

3. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India, or

4. Other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by 'Apostille' (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format)

2. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card issued by Government of India, or

3. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card issued by Government of India, or

4. Other national or citizenship Identification Number or Taxpayer Identification Number duly attested by 'Apostille' (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format); or

5. Bank account statement in the country of residence, or

6. Non-resident External(NRE) bank account statement in India, or

7. Certificate of Residence in India or Residential permit issued by the State Police Authorities, or

8. Registration certificate issued by the Foreigner's Registration Office showing Indian address, or

9. Visa granted & Copy of appointment letter or contract from Indian Company & Certificate (in original) of Indian address issued by the employer.

1. Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located duly attested by 'Apostille' (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format); or

1. Certificate of Registration issued in the country where the applicant is located duly attested by 'Apostille' (in respect of the countries which are signatories to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961) or by the Indian Embassy or High Commission or Consulate in the country where the applicant is located or authorised officials of overseas branches of Scheduled Banks registered in India (in prescribed format); or

2. Registration certificate issued in India or of approval granted to set up office in India by Indian Authorities.

Credit card/Debit card:- Applicants making online payment using credit card / debit card will be charged an additional charge of upto 2% (plus applicable taxes) of application fee by the bank providing gateway facility. Additionally, the conversion/exchange rates may also be levied by the card issuing bank, as per prevailing rates.