Surrender PAN Card

If you intend to cancel or surrender your current PAN (Permanent Account Number), a visit to your local Income Tax Assessing Officer is necessary. Submit a formal request letter detailing your intention to cancel or surrender the PAN. This article provides guidance on the procedures for surrendering PAN cards, both online and offline, applicable to individuals, firms, partnership firms, and companies

A PAN card is a distinctive 10-character identifier assigned to each taxpayer. Individuals are allowed only one PAN for their entire lifetime. Circumstances may arise, such as duplicity or other reasons, prompting the need to surrender your PAN card. Explore the comprehensive steps outlined below to understand the process of surrendering your PAN card, whether through online or offline channels.

Surrender a Duplicate PAN Card – Online Procedure

Step 1:
Navigate to the NSDL website’s ‘PAN Change Request Online Form’ page.
Step 2:
Choose the “Changes or Correction in existing PAN Data/Reprint of PAN Card (No changes in existing PAN Data)” option from the “Application Type” drop-down.
Step 3:
Complete the form, providing details such as citizenship, category, title, etc. Click ‘Submit,’ and upon submission, a token number will be generated and sent to the provided email address.
Step 4:
Take note of the token number for future reference and proceed by clicking the “Continue with PAN Application Form” button.
Step 5:
Select your preferred method for submitting PAN application documents—either digitally through Aadhaar-based e-KYC/e-Sign (paperless), Digital Signature Certificate (submit scanned images through e-Sign), or by sending physical application documents. Note: If opting for Aadhaar-based e-KYC/e-Sign or DSC, physical submission of the application form or supporting documents is not required. However, for physical submission, print the application form, affix photographs, sign it, and send it with necessary documents to NSDL e-Gov.
Step 6:
Fill in mandatory fields, declare additional PANs for surrender/cancellation, and select the checkbox on the left margin. Click ‘Next.’
Step 7:
Choose the proof of identity, residence, and date of birth you want to submit.
Step 8:
Upload scanned images of your photograph, signature, and required documents. If an individual is surrendering the PAN, they must sign the declaration; otherwise, it should be signed by authorized signatories (e.g., Director for a company, partner for a partnership firm/LLP).
Step 9:
After submission, preview your application form. Verify details, make necessary edits, or proceed to payment.
Step 10:
Make the payment using demand draft, credit card, debit card, or internet banking.
Step 11:
Upon successful payment, a downloadable acknowledgement will be available. Save and print it for future reference and as proof of payment.
Step 12:
If opting for physical submission, affix two photographs on the printed acknowledgement, sign it, and send it to NSDL e-Gov. Label the envelope with ‘Application for PAN Cancellation’ and the acknowledgement number.
Step 13:
Ensure that your acknowledgement, demand draft (if applicable), and document proof reach NSDL e-Gov within 15 days from the online application date. Note that DSC or Aadhaar-based e-Sign online PAN applications follow different guidelines.

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Surrender a Duplicate PAN Card – Offline Procedure

To surrender your duplicate PAN card offline, adhere to the following steps:

Step 1:
Complete the “Request For New PAN Card Or/And Changes Or Correction in PAN Data” form.
Step 2:
Submit the PAN form, along with copies of the required documents, at the nearest NSDL collection centre.
Step 3:
Upon form submission, receive an acknowledgment slip. Send this slip to the NSDL office within 15 days of filing the request.
Step 4:
Draft a letter to the Assessing Officer detailing the duplicate PAN information and requesting cancellation. The Assessing Officer may require an affidavit confirming the absence of any other PAN card, aside from the one in use.
Step 5:
Alternatively, visit the nearest Income Tax Assessing Officer in your jurisdiction. Submit a letter outlining the duplicate PAN details and requesting cancellation. Post or hand-deliver the letter to the nearest tax office and retain the acknowledgment number for reference.

Surrender PAN in Use

For Indian citizens, it is recommended to retain their in-use PAN card as it functions as a legitimate identity proof. However, for foreign nationals departing India and no longer liable for Indian taxes, the PAN card loses its relevance. In such instances, individuals can submit a formal application to the Income Tax Assessing Officer in their jurisdiction, expressing the intent to surrender their PAN card. The application should explicitly state the reasons for surrendering the PAN card, facilitating the subsequent cancellation process. Once the PAN card is canceled, the holder can proceed to surrender it to the tax office.

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