A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is one of the most essential documents for taxpayers in India. It’s not just required for filing income tax returns, but also for opening bank accounts, conducting high-value financial transactions, purchasing or selling property, and more.

But what happens if your PAN card is lost, stolen, or damaged? Don’t worry — the Income Tax Department has made the process to reissue a PAN card easy and fully online. Best of all, it only costs ₹50 to get a duplicate PAN card reprinted and delivered.

Here’s everything you need to know.

🛑 First Step: If Your PAN Card Is Lost or Stolen

If your original PAN card is lost or stolen, take this important precaution:

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  File an FIR (First Information Report) at your nearest police station.
  
  This helps prevent identity theft or fraudulent use of your PAN card.

  
  

🔍 How to Retrieve Your PAN Number

If you don’t remember your PAN number, follow these steps:

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  Go to the Income Tax Department’s website and use the “Know Your PAN” feature.

  
  


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  Enter your name, date of birth, and father’s name.

  
  


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  Your PAN number will be shown on the screen after verification.

  
  

✅ How to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card Online

The reprint of PAN card is issued by NSDL (now Protean eGov Technologies Ltd) and UTIITSL, but here we explain the process via NSDL portal, which is fast and user-friendly.

Step-by-Step Process:

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  Visit the official NSDL PAN reprint portal:
  
  👉 https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html

  
  


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  Keep ready the following before applying:

  
  
  
  
  
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    PAN Card number

    
    
  
  
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    Aadhaar Card number

    
    
  
  
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    Registered mobile number

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Fill in the form on the portal:

  
  
  
  
  
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    PAN number

    
    
  
  
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    Aadhaar number

    
    
  
  
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    Date of Birth

    
    
  
  
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    Captcha code

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Verify address & enter PIN code

  
  
  
  
  
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    You’ll be shown the address linked to your Aadhaar or PAN.

    
    
  
  
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    Confirm the address for delivery.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  OTP Verification

  
  
  
  
  
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    An OTP (One-Time Password) will be sent to your registered mobile number.

    
    
  
  
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    Enter the OTP to proceed.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Pay the Application Fee

  
  
  
  
  
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    The cost of applying for a duplicate PAN card is just ₹50 (within India).

    
    
  
  
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    Payment can be done using UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit card.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Get the Acknowledgment Slip

  
  
  
  
  
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    After payment, an acknowledgment slip with a reference number will be generated.

    
    
  
  
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    Save or print it, as you can use it to track the status of your reprinted PAN card.

    
    
  
  
  
  

⏳ When Will You Receive the Duplicate PAN?

Your duplicate PAN card will be dispatched and typically reaches your address within 10–15 working days. It will be delivered to the address as per the records linked to your PAN/Aadhaar.

⚠️ Pro Tips

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  The reprinted card is not a new PAN, it’s a reprint of the existing one.

  
  


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  You should not apply for a new PAN if your card is just lost or damaged.

  
  


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  If your mobile number is not registered or has changed, you’ll need to update it through the Aadhaar update process before OTP verification.

  
  

📌 Final Thoughts

Losing your PAN card can be stressful, but getting a duplicate PAN card is quick, easy, and inexpensive. With just ₹50 and a few minutes online, you can have your PAN reissued and delivered to your doorstep — no paperwork or office visits required.

Don’t wait if your PAN is lost — act now and secure your financial identity!