PAN · Correction
PAN Card Correction Fees Online (India, 2026)
If the name, date of birth, father name, photo or address on your PAN is wrong, you fix it with a PAN correction (also called a change request), not a fresh PAN. The correction is done online and carries a small fee that depends mainly on where your physical card is posted and whether you want a physical card at all. This guide sets out the fee ranges in 2026, where to apply, what the fee covers, and how to avoid paying twice.
- Indian address: around Rs 50 to Rs 110 including taxes for a physical card, confirm on the portal.
- Foreign address: roughly Rs 950 to Rs 1,020 because of courier charges.
- e-PAN: cheaper than a physical card, sent to your email.
- Where: Protean, UTIITSL, or in some cases the income tax portal.
- Use correction, not new PAN: holding two PANs is not allowed and can attract a penalty.
- Aadhaar e-KYC: the fastest, lowest-cost route if your Aadhaar details are correct.
01What a PAN correction costs
A PAN correction is charged as a processing fee, not a tax. The amount is small and is driven by two things: whether a physical card is printed and posted, and whether that address is in India or abroad.
| Correction type | Typical online fee in 2026 (confirm on portal) |
|---|---|
| Physical card, Indian address | Around Rs 50 to Rs 110 including taxes |
| Physical card, foreign address | Roughly Rs 950 to Rs 1,020 including taxes |
| e-PAN only (no physical card) | A lower amount than the physical card fee |
Because the exact figure is set by the service provider and is revised from time to time, treat these as ranges to confirm on the portal when you apply, not fixed prices.
02Why the fee changes
People often expect one flat PAN correction fee and are surprised to see different numbers. The difference comes down to a few choices:
- Physical card or e-PAN: an e-PAN sent to your email is cheaper than printing and posting a plastic card.
- Dispatch address: posting a card to a foreign address costs much more than an Indian address because of courier charges.
- Provider: PAN services are run by more than one authorised provider, and their fees can differ slightly.
- Taxes: the quoted fee usually includes applicable taxes, so the final number is a little higher than the base fee.
None of these is a government penalty. They are processing and delivery charges, so choosing e-PAN where a physical card is not essential keeps the cost at the lower end.
03Where to apply online
You can apply for a PAN correction through any of the authorised routes. The common ones are:
- Protean (formerly NSDL): the change request form on protean-tinpan.com.
- UTIITSL: the PAN change request on pan.utiitsl.com.
- Income tax portal: some corrections, especially e-PAN linked to Aadhaar, can be handled through incometax.gov.in.
All three let you choose Aadhaar-based e-KYC and e-sign, which avoids posting physical documents. If your Aadhaar details are correct and match what you want on the PAN, the e-KYC route is the fastest and keeps the cost low.
04Documents you need
For a correction you have to show proof of the correct detail, not just ask for a change. The usual proofs are:
- Proof of identity and address: Aadhaar is accepted for both and enables e-KYC.
- Proof of the correct detail: for a name change, a document showing the correct name; for a date of birth change, a birth or school certificate; for a father name change, a supporting document.
- Existing PAN: the PAN number you are correcting, so a duplicate is not created.
For specific corrections, two related guides help: updating a minor PAN to major online and the documents required for a father name correction.
05Avoiding a second fee
The most common reason people pay twice is applying for a new PAN by mistake instead of correcting the existing one. Holding two PANs is not allowed and can attract a penalty, so a correction request is almost always the right form, not a fresh application.
If you already have a PAN, use the change or correction request, never a new PAN application. Two PANs is a problem, not a fix, and it can cost you a penalty on top of the wasted fee.
- Double check the detail you are correcting against the proof before you pay, so one request fixes everything.
- Fix all wrong fields in a single request rather than one at a time.
- Keep the acknowledgement number so you can track the request.
06How Claw Tax helps
Claw Tax and Accounts is an online tax, GST and accounting service for India that connects you with a verified chartered accountant at a fixed, published price, with a Claw reviewer checking every filing before it is submitted.
A straightforward PAN correction, with Aadhaar e-KYC and no document mismatch, is something you can do yourself online for the small notified fee, and that is the right route. Claw Tax is for the corrections that are not simple: a name that does not match other records, a father name change with supporting documents, a correction needed before an Aadhaar-PAN link will go through, or a case where an earlier mistake created the risk of a duplicate PAN.
A verified chartered accountant from a network of 300+ partner CAs can prepare and submit the correct change request at a fixed, published price, with a Claw reviewer checking the application before it is filed so you do not pay a second time for a rejected request. See the services and prices at clawlaw.in/tax.
This is general information, not tax advice; a verified CA handles the specifics of your case.
07Frequently asked questions
How much does a PAN card correction cost online?
It is a small processing fee that depends on delivery. As a guide in 2026, a physical card to an Indian address is around Rs 50 to Rs 110 including taxes, a foreign address is roughly Rs 950 to Rs 1,020, and an e-PAN with no physical card is lower. These are provider-set fees that change from time to time, so confirm the live amount on the Protean, UTIITSL or income tax portal when you apply.
Why is the PAN correction fee different for me than for someone else?
The fee changes with your choices: a physical card costs more than an e-PAN, a foreign dispatch address costs much more than an Indian one because of courier charges, different authorised providers can quote slightly different amounts, and the quoted fee usually includes taxes. None of these is a penalty; they are processing and delivery charges.
Where can I correct my PAN online?
Through the authorised routes: the change request on Protean (formerly NSDL) at protean-tinpan.com, the PAN change request on UTIITSL at pan.utiitsl.com, and for some Aadhaar-linked e-PAN corrections, the income tax portal. All three support Aadhaar-based e-KYC and e-sign, which is the fastest way and avoids posting documents.
What documents do I need for a PAN correction?
Proof of identity and address (Aadhaar covers both and enables e-KYC), proof of the correct detail you are changing (for example a certificate for a date of birth change or a document for a name or father name change), and your existing PAN number so a duplicate is not created. Submit proof for every field you want corrected.
Should I apply for a new PAN to fix a mistake?
No. If you already hold a PAN, use the correction or change request, not a new PAN application. Holding two PANs is not allowed and can attract a penalty, and you would waste the fee. A single correction request can fix several wrong fields at once, so list all of them together.
How long does a PAN correction take?
With Aadhaar e-KYC and no mismatch, a corrected e-PAN often comes through in a short period, while a physical card takes longer because it is printed and posted. Keep the acknowledgement number from your request so you can track its status until the corrected PAN is issued.