How to Get a Duplicate PAN Card: Online Process, Fees & Documents
Losing your PAN card can be worrying, especially when you need it for tax, banking or KYC-related work. But does losing the physical card mean you need to apply for a new PAN altogether?
Fortunately, your PAN number remains the same, and you can request a reprint or replacement depending on what you need.
In this blog, you will learn how to get a duplicate PAN card, the online process, fees, required documents, and what to do if your PAN card is lost.
What is a Duplicate PAN Card?
A duplicate PAN card is a replacement or reprinted physical PAN card issued against your existing PAN number.
Your PAN number does not change just because your physical card is lost or damaged. The reprint simply gives you another physical copy with the details already available in the PAN database.
How to Get a PAN Card If Lost?
If your PAN card is lost, you generally have two options:
- Request a PAN card reprint if your existing PAN details are correct.
- Apply for PAN correction/reissue if you also need to change details such as your name, date of birth or other information.
Do not apply for a completely new PAN number if one has already been allotted to you.
How to Get a Duplicate PAN Card Online?
You can get a duplicate PAN card online through the authorised PAN service portals. The right method depends on whether you need only a physical reprint, an e-PAN, or want to make changes to your existing PAN details.
Method 1: PAN C₹ard Reprint Through Protean
Use the PAN card reprint facility when your existing PAN details are correct, and you only need another physical copy.
- Visit the official Protean PAN reprint portal.
- Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number and date of birth.
- Enter the required captcha and submit the details.
- Verify your request through the available OTP option.
- Confirm the PAN details displayed.
- Pay the applicable reprint fee.
- Submit the request and save the acknowledgement details for tracking.
For delivery to an Indian address, Protean currently lists a reprint fee of ₹50 inclusive of taxes.
Method 2: PAN Card Reprint Through UTIITSL
If your PAN record is eligible for services through UTIITSL, you can request a physical PAN card through its online PAN services.
- Visit the official UTIITSL PAN services portal.
- Select the applicable PAN reprint or reissue service.
- Enter your PAN and other requested details.
- Complete the required verification.
- Review your PAN and communication details.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the request and save the reference number for tracking.
Method 3: Download an e-PAN Through Protean
If you only need a digital copy, you may be able to download an e-PAN instead of requesting another physical card.
- Open the Protean e-PAN download facility.
- Enter your PAN and other required information.
- Complete OTP verification.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required.
- Download the e-PAN PDF.
The applicable fee can depend on when the PAN was allotted or last updated and the conditions of the download facility.
Method 4: Download an e-PAN Through UTIITSL
Existing PAN holders whose records are eligible through UTIITSL can use its e-PAN service.
- Visit the UTIITSL e-PAN portal.
- Enter your PAN, date of birth and other required details.
- Complete OTP authentication.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required.
- Download or receive the e-PAN through the available option.
How to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card with Corrections?
If you want to change existing PAN details, a simple reprint is not the right option. You must use the PAN correction or reissue facility instead.
- Visit the authorised Protean or UTIITSL PAN portal.
- Choose the PAN correction or changes option.
- Enter your existing PAN number.
- Fill in the details that need to be updated.
- Upload or provide the required supporting documents.
- Complete the verification and pay the applicable fee.
- Submit the application and keep the acknowledgement number.
Your PAN number remains the same even when details on the card are corrected.
What Documents Are Required for a Duplicate PAN Card?
For an eligible direct reprint request, you may not need to submit physical documents if your existing PAN details can be authenticated through the online process.
For a PAN correction or reissue request, supporting documents may be required depending on what you are updating. These can include:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Proof of date of birth
- Proof supporting the requested correction
- Existing PAN details or PAN allotment information, where required
The exact documents depend on the type of application and the change being requested.
What Are the Duplicate PAN Card Fees?
For a simple Protean PAN card reprint with an Indian communication address, the current fee is ₹50 inclusive of taxes.
For foreign delivery under that reprint facility, Protean currently lists a fee of ₹959 inclusive of taxes.
Can You Download an e-PAN If Your PAN Card Is Lost?
Yes. If you already have a PAN, you can download an e-PAN using the applicable service for your existing PAN. You do not need to apply for a new PAN number simply because the physical card is lost.
| Option | When to Use It |
| Protean e-PAN | If your existing PAN is eligible for the Protean e-PAN download facility |
| UTIITSL e-PAN | If your existing PAN is eligible for the UTIITSL e-PAN facility |
| Income Tax e-Filing Portal | If your PAN was generated through the Instant e-PAN facility |
| Don’t remember your PAN number? | Check Form 16, Form 26AS, previous ITRs, KYC records or PAN-related documents first |
Important: The Income Tax Department’s Instant e-PAN facility is not a general duplicate PAN service. If you already have a PAN, use the applicable download, reprint or correction facility for that existing PAN.
What Should You Do If a Lost PAN Card Is Misused?
If you suspect that your lost PAN card or PAN details are being misused, do not ignore it.
You can:
- Check your income-tax and financial records for unfamiliar activity.
- Review credit reports for loans or credit accounts you do not recognise.
- Inform the relevant bank, lender or financial institution if you spot suspicious activity.
- Keep records of any complaint or communication.
- Report suspected identity misuse to the appropriate authorities where necessary.
A lost physical PAN card does not automatically mean misuse has occurred, but monitoring your records is sensible.
If you’re concerned about protecting your financial information from unauthorised access, learn more about ATM security and the precautions you can take to protect your banking details.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Replacement PAN Card?
A physical replacement PAN card generally takes around 15 to 20 working days after successful verification and payment. An e-PAN is usually available sooner, often within a few hours to a few days, depending on the service provider and processing status.
Delays may occur if the application has incorrect details, incomplete information or requires additional verification.
Conclusion
If your PAN card is lost, you generally do not need a new PAN number. A reprint works when your existing details are correct, while correction or reissue is more suitable when those details also need to be updated.
FAQs
If your PAN card is lost, you can request a reprint using your existing PAN number. If you also need to update any details, use the PAN correction or reissue process instead.
You can use the applicable e-PAN download facility offered through the authorised PAN service provider for your existing PAN. Do not use the Instant e-PAN service to create another PAN if one has already been allotted.
Yes, you can request a replacement or reprinted physical PAN card while keeping the same PAN number.
For an eligible Protean physical PAN reprint to an Indian address, the currently listed fee is ₹50 inclusive of taxes. Fees can differ for other services or overseas delivery.
You can download your e-PAN through the relevant Protean or UTIITSL portal, depending on how your PAN was processed. If your PAN was created through the Income Tax Department’s Instant e-PAN facility, you can use the e-Filing portal to download it.
No. If a PAN has already been allotted to you, losing the physical card does not require a new PAN number. You can request a reprint, replacement or correction using the same PAN.
If you do not remember your PAN number, check documents such as Form 16, Form 26AS, previous ITR acknowledgements, bank or investment KYC records, or PAN-related emails. Once you find the number, you can proceed with the applicable reprint or e-PAN download process.
