📌 Key Takeaway: Complete walk-through for reprinting a lost, stolen, or damaged PAN card with identical 10-digit number delivered to your registered address.
What to Do When Your PAN Card is Lost or Damaged
Losing your physical PAN card can be stressful, but you must NEVER commit the mistake of applying for a "New PAN Card". Holding more than one PAN card is a serious legal violation under Section 139A(7) attracting a flat ₹10,000 penalty under Section 272B. Instead, you must apply for a Duplicate PAN Card Reprint with your existing 10-character PAN number.
Prerequisites for Applying for a Duplicate Card
To order an exact duplicate reprint:
- You must know your existing 10-character PAN number. (If lost completely, look up past ITRs, Form 16, or bank statements).
- Your mobile number must be active to receive Aadhaar/NSDL verification OTP.
- Your address on Aadhaar/IT records must be current, as the physical card is dispatched via Speed Post.
Step-by-Step Online Reprint Process
Follow this 5-minute procedure:
- Open the official NSDL PAN Reprint portal (onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html).
- Enter your PAN Number, Aadhaar Number (for individuals), and Date of Birth (MM/YYYY).
- Tick the declaration acknowledging that existing PAN data will be used.
- Select OTP mode (Mobile OTP / Email OTP) and validate.
- Pay the statutory reprint charge of ₹50 via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.
- Download and save the 15-digit Acknowledgement Number.
Tracking Speed Post Delivery
The physical plastic PAN card is dispatched within 3 to 5 business days and delivered via India Post Speed Post. You can track the delivery using the consignment number provided in the confirmation SMS.