Does the PAN number change after correction?

No, the 10-digit PAN number remains permanently the same; only the demographic details on the card are updated.

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PAN Card Correction Online — Name, Father Name & DOB Change Guide

पैन कार्ड संशोधन ऑनलाइन — नाम, जन्मतिथि एवं पिता का नाम सुधार

Official process to correct spelling of name, update date of birth, father name, or photo/signature on existing PAN card.

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Application Fee

Rs 107 (Physical card within India) / Rs 72 (e-PAN only)

Processing Time

15 to 20 working days

Mode

Both

Validity / Renewal

Lifetime / State Rules

Required Documents Checklist

Copy of existing PAN Card or PAN allotment letter

Proof of identity showing correct name/DOB (Aadhaar card preferred)

Marriage certificate or gazette notification (if changing surname after marriage)

Eligibility Criteria

Existing PAN cardholders with discrepancies in their details or damaged/lost cards

Source Verification & Official Disclaimer

Digital Dwara aggregates information strictly from official government portals and gazette notifications. Application processing times and fee structures are governed by state public service guarantee acts.

Official Source: https://www.incometax.gov.in