PAN correction and update: current position
A person who already has a PAN and finds that the PAN database contains an incorrect or outdated detail can submit a request for change or correction through an authorised PAN service channel. UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL) provides an online PAN services portal for this purpose.
Common correction requests may involve the PAN holder's name, date of birth or incorporation, gender where applicable, communication details, photograph, signature or other particulars permitted by the current application process. A correction request updates the data associated with an existing PAN; it should not be used to obtain an additional PAN.
How to apply for PAN correction online through UTIITSL
- Open the official UTIITSL PAN portal.
Use pan.utiitsl.com and choose the service for change or correction in existing PAN data. - Select the appropriate correction service.
Choose the option relating to changes/correction in PAN data or the equivalent wording displayed on the current portal. - Enter your existing PAN and applicant details.
Provide the information requested by the portal and complete OTP or other verification, where applicable. - Select the fields that require correction.
Enter the corrected particulars carefully. Ensure spelling, date of birth and other identity information match the supporting records you intend to rely on. - Choose the available verification/submission mode.
Depending on eligibility and the portal options, the application may support Aadhaar-based electronic verification or another prescribed document-submission process. - Provide supporting documents.
Upload or submit the proof required for the particular field being changed, along with proof of PAN and any other document requested by the portal. - Review the application before submission.
Check your PAN, corrected data, contact details, delivery preference and document information before proceeding. - Pay the applicable fee.
Use the payment options shown on the official portal. Do not rely on old fee tables because charges and delivery options may change. - Save the acknowledgement/reference number.
Keep the generated acknowledgement or application reference safely. It is normally required for tracking and further communication. - Complete any further submission requirement shown on the acknowledgement.
If the selected mode requires physical documents, follow the current address, deadline and instructions printed on the acknowledgement. If the process is completed electronically, a separate paper submission may not be required.
Documents for PAN correction
The exact documents depend on the applicant category and the field being corrected. The UTIITSL portal should be treated as the final source for the current document list. In general, keep the following ready before starting:
- Existing PAN details or copy of PAN/e-PAN.
- Proof of identity accepted for the applicant category.
- Proof of address where the communication address is being updated or where required by the application.
- Proof of date of birth where the date of birth is being corrected.
- Document supporting a change of name or other relevant particulars, where applicable.
- Recent photograph/signature files where the portal requires them for the selected mode.
Names, dates and other particulars should be entered exactly as supported by the documents. A mismatch may also affect PAN-Aadhaar linking or KYC with banks and financial institutions.
PAN and Aadhaar mismatch
If PAN-Aadhaar linking fails because the name, date of birth or other identity details do not match, the Income Tax Department advises correcting the relevant details in either the PAN database or Aadhaar database so that both records match.
After a correction is processed, you can use the Income Tax Department's Verify Your PAN service to check PAN details/status and refer to the official Link Aadhaar guidance where relevant.
How to track a PAN correction request
Use the acknowledgement/application reference generated by UTIITSL and the tracking facility available on the official PAN portal. Keep the acknowledgement until the correction is completed and the updated PAN/e-PAN is available.
For an independent check of whether a PAN is active and whether basic PAN database details are available, use the Income Tax Department's official PAN verification service.
Frequently asked questions
Can PAN details be corrected online through UTIITSL?
Yes. Existing PAN holders can use the official UTIITSL PAN services portal to submit a correction/update request, subject to the current eligibility, document and verification options shown on the portal.
Can I change my PAN number through a correction request?
No. A correction application is meant to update the data associated with an existing PAN. It is not an application for a second or replacement PAN number.
Is physical document submission always required?
Not necessarily. The requirement depends on the verification and submission mode available to the applicant. Follow the instructions generated by the official portal for your selected mode.
Should I use an old bookmarked UTIITSL or MyUTIITSL application link?
No. Start from the current official UTIITSL PAN portal so that you are routed to the presently valid application service.
How can I check whether my PAN details are correct?
The Income Tax Department provides a Verify Your PAN service that can be used to validate PAN status and basic PAN database details.
Official links
- UTIITSL PAN Services
- Income Tax Department - Verify Your PAN
- Income Tax Department - Link Aadhaar Guidance
- Income Tax e-Filing Portal
This page is an informational guide. For filing, fees, acceptable documents and current processing instructions, follow the official portal.