How to Change Name on PAN Card After Marriage - Process & Required Documents

The process that must be followed to change the name on the PAN Card after marriage online is given below: 

• Step 1- Visit official site of Protean

• Step 2 - From the options provided, click on the ‘Apply’. The option can be found under ‘Change/Correction in PAN Data’. 

• Step 3 - Choose the ‘Application Type’. Select ‘Change of Correction in existing PAN Data/ Reprint of PAN Card’. 

• Step 4- Select ‘Individual’ as ‘Category’. 

• Step 5- Select the ‘Title’. Enter the first name, middle name, and surname.  

• Step 6 - Next, enter the date of birth, PAN number, citizenship, mobile number and email ID. 

• Step 7- Enter the captcha. Click on ‘Submit’. 

• Step 8 - A token number will be sent to the email ID.

• Step 9 - Choose ‘Continue with PAN Application Form’.

• Step 10 - Choose the PAN Card application document submission mode.

• Step 11 - Choose if you need a physical PAN Card.

• Step 12- Next, the Aadhaar number must be entered.

• Step 13-Choose the ‘Full Name of the Applicant’. Enter the name.

• Step 14- Choose ‘Next’.

• Step 15- Choose the proof of date of birth, address, and identity.

• Step 16- Select the documents for proof of PAN.

• Step 17- Next, the photograph and documents must be uploaded.

• Step 18-Choose ‘Submit’.

• Step 19 -Next, the fee must be paid. The payment can be made via debit/credit card or net banking to complete the process.

Offline Process for PAN Card Name Change After Marriage

• Choose and download either the Request for Changes or Correction in PAN Data Form or the Request for New PAN Card Form. 

• Complete the form, ensuring that all information is true and correct. 

• Include additional documents like a recent passport-size photograph, identity proof, and address proof. 

• Next, submit the filled application form to the closest NSDL collection center. 

• Further, pay the necessary fees for the PAN Card update. 

• On submission, a 15-digit acknowledgment number will be provided which will help you in tracking the status of your application. 

• This offers name change options for PAN Card after marriage, both in online and offline manner. 

Paperless e-KYC Methods for PAN Name Change After Marriage

You can also opt for a paperless e-KYC process to change your PAN Card name online. This eliminates the need for sending documents via post. Choose from the following e-KYC methods:

• Use the Aadhaar-based e-KYC process with electronic signature (e-Sign).

• Submit scanned documents or use documents from DigiLocker with e-Sign.

• Alternatively, use scanned documents from DigiLocker along with a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).

Documents Required for PAN Card Name Change

Along with the duly-filled application/acknowledgement form, you will have to provide the following supporting documents for PAN Card name change after marriage:

• Marriage certificate and wedding invitation
• A copy of your passport showing name of the spouse
• Certificate issued by a gazetted officer
• Publication of name change in official gazette

The acknowledgement form must be mailed to Protean eGov Technologies Limited within 15 days after filing the application online. Once your application is finalised, you will receive a new PAN Card with your new name and the same Permanent Account Number (a 10-digit alphanumeric code).

Points to Remember When Changing Name on PAN After Marriage

Keep the following points in mind while changing name in your PAN Card after marriage -

• ✅ When requesting a correction in the PAN database or a reissue of a PAN Card, use the special "Request for New PAN Card Or/And Changes in PAN Data" form rather than Form 49A and 49AA.
• ✅ The communication address specified on the application form will be updated in the ITD (Income Tax Department) database.

• ✅ Make care to fill out all the form's essential fields for revisions or adjustments.
• ✅ The original PAN number stays unchanged, and a new PAN Card with the revised data will be provided to correct any inaccuracies in your PAN details,