The procedure for PAN allotment process will undergo a change with effect from February 3, 2014.

Applicants for Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) will have to produce original documents of proof of identity, address and date of birth for verification at the time of applying.

Copies of proof of identity, address and date of birth attached with PAN application forms will be checked against their original documents when applications are  submitted at PAN facilitation centres.

The original documents would be returned to applicants immediately after verification