To apply for a duplicate PAN card online if your PAN card is lost, follow these steps:
- Visit the NSDL website.
- Select the application type as "Changes or correction in existing PAN data/ Reprint of PAN card (No changes in existing PAN data)."
- Fill in all the required fields and click on "Submit." A token number will be generated and sent to your registered email for future reference.
- Provide personal details and choose the PAN application submission mode.
- Choose one of the processing options:
- Submit digitally through e-KYC & e-sign.
- Submit scanned images through e-sign.
- Forward application documents physically.
- Select whether you need a physical PAN card or an e-PAN card. If opting for an e-PAN card, provide a valid email ID to receive the digitally signed e-PAN card.
- Fill in the "Contact & other details" and "document details" pages and submit the application.
- You will be redirected to the payment page. Make the payment, and an acknowledgement receipt will be generated.
- The PAN card will be issued to you within 15-20 working days.