Applying for a duplicate PAN card comes attached with certain expenses. Hence, cardholders with a respective insurance policy in place can provide financial reimbursement for the duplicate in case of a lost or stolen PAN card.
Next, an individual can consider the following steps to apply for a duplicate card –
To apply for a reprint PAN card, an individual should visit the official website of TIN-NSDL and select the option of the reprint.
After selecting, an individual is subjected to fill in a few essential details and submit it.
After submitting the details, a token number is generated, which will be sent via e-mail.
The next step to reprint PAN card is to fill the section of personal details. This step can be done in three different ways, and applicants should opt for the method befitting for them.
An individual can either forward their application physically, or they can submit their form digitally. Other than that, they can submit the scanned images of their documents via e-sign.
The next step of availing a duplicate PAN card is that individuals must choose whether they require a physical card or an e-PAN.
After selecting the type of PAN card, he/she should provide the contact details.
After filling in the contact details, the applicant would be directed to the page of payment.
Those who have successfully made their payment can check for the 15-digit acknowledgement number rendered to them, and they can avail their duplicate PAN card within 2 weeks.
Cardholders who have purchased a wallet care insurance plan can avail compensation for all the expenses made in due course. Furthermore, this insurance cover also provides features like instant card blocking. Such features help one to evade the risk of unauthorised transactions.
