Change the name on PAN card as follows; This is a simple method

PAN Card Name Change | Nowadays PAN card along with Aadhaar card is considered very important proof in many financial transactions. To open a new bank account, for major financial transactions, to get a credit card or to take a loan, you need a PAN card. Because PAN Card serves as an official and valid identity proof. Often times, wrong spelling on the card can hinder important tasks. In that case, if your PAN card is not updated, there may be difficulties in filing income tax return or getting a new job. In that case, today let us understand step by step how to change name on PAN card.

Firstly, login to the official portal of UTIITSL.
Select the option ‘PAN Card Correction/Update’ on the home page.
After this fill your current PAN number and personal details same as on your old card.
After that click on ‘Name Change’ option and enter your new or correct name.
Now upload the required documents (such as Aadhaar or Passport) for proof of identity and name change.
Pay the prescribed fee through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI. PAN Card Name Change
Recheck all the information and submit the application.
After this you will get an Acknowledgment Number, using which you can check the status of your application.

To change the name on PAN card, you may need documents like Aadhaar Card, Passport, Marriage Certificate (for changing surname after marriage), Voter ID Card, Driver’s License, Gazette Notification (if the name is legally changed). PAN Card Name Change

What is PAN number?

The PAN number is based on the personal information provided by you. The first three digits of the PAN number are English letters. They can range from AAA to ZZZ.
The fourth letter indicates the tax bracket to which the cardholder falls. For example, if the cardholder is an individual, it is denoted by the letter P. So the company is denoted by the letter C. The fifth letter is the first letter of your last name. For example, if your last name is Patil, the fifth letter will be P. Subsequent figures are determined by the Income Tax Department.