Many people think that a PAN card is more needed when they grow up and get a job. But do you know that a PAN card is also made for children? It is called a minor PAN card, which is issued for children and teenagers below 18 years of age. According to reports, it is mainly used for financial transactions, to open bank accounts for children, or to make any investment in their name. There is no photo on the PAN card of children. Signatures are also not made. When the child turns 18 years of age, the same PAN card is upgraded. If you want to get your child's PAN card made, then this work can be done online. We are telling the method.

How to get a child's PAN card made online.
If you want to get your child's PAN card made online, then follow the steps given below. Find the NSDL website on Google on your phone or laptop. Go to the Select Application category and choose the Individual option. After this, enter the child's full name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID. Enter the captcha code and submit the details. After submitting the details, you will get a token number. After that, you have to click on 'continue with PAN application form'. Then link the Aadhaar details. Also, give the details of the parents, income information, and upload the required documents. Finally, pay the required fee, after which the PAN card will be delivered to your address in the next 15 days. After the PAN card is ready, it can also be downloaded. It is worth noting here that the entire process takes place under the supervision of the parents, because the child cannot apply for a PAN card.

These documents are required.

To get a child's PAN card made, mainly his identity proof, age proof, and address proof are required. Identity proof includes Aadhar card, passport, ration card, etc. The Aadhar card is the most common, you can use it. Aadhar card can also be given as address proof. If you want, you can attach a domicile certificate. If the birth certificate is asked for, then give that too.

How much does it cost to make a child's PAN card?

It does not cost much to get a PAN card made. If you apply online, then the work will be done in about 101 rupees. Many people also get this work done by going to the nearest cyber cafe or Jan Seva Kendra, where the work is also done for about 200 rupees. Within about 15 days of giving the application, the PAN card is delivered to your given address.

Benefits of a PAN card for children
There are many benefits of a PAN card for children. Before I tell you about them, if you face any problem in finding the NSDL website, you can click on the link https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html. According to reports, if children have a PAN card, it works as proof of their birth. With its help, you can make children nominees in shares. You can ensure their share in properties and financial assets.

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