New PAN Card, Correction & Instant e-PAN in Kerala: Akshaya Processing, Fees & Documents

PAN Card Services at Akshaya Centres in Kerala

The Permanent Account Number (PAN), issued by the Income Tax Department of India through authorized agencies (Protean NSDL and UTIITSL), is mandatory for opening bank accounts, income tax filing, buying or selling land, taking vehicle loans, and participating in mutual funds or equity investments.

Akshaya Kendras provide end-to-end authorized PAN facilitation including new PAN registration (Form 49A), name and father's name correction, signature update, and lost card reprints.

Which Form Should You Submit?

• Form 49A: For Indian citizens applying for a PAN card for the FIRST time.
• Changes or Correction in PAN Data (CSF): For existing PAN cardholders who need to correct spelling of name, father's name, date of birth, or update photo and signature.
• Reprint of Lost PAN Card: When card data is 100% correct, but the physical plastic card was misplaced or damaged.

Documents Required

• Proof of Identity (POI): Aadhaar Card (recommended for instant paperless e-KYC), Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License.
• Proof of Address (POA): Aadhaar Card, Electricity Bill, Bank Passbook with latest 3 months transaction stamp.
• Proof of Date of Birth (POD): Birth Certificate, SSLC Certificate, or Passport.
• Photographs: 2 recent color passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm) with white background (not required if paperless Aadhaar biometric e-KYC is used).

Fee Breakdown and Delivery Timeline

Official NSDL government application fee for a physical PAN card delivered within India is ₹107. Akshaya facilitation and digitization charges range between ₹30 and ₹45 (total approx ₹140-155). Digitally signed e-PAN PDF is delivered to your email within 2 to 4 working days, while the physical PVC plastic card is delivered to your residential address via India Post Speed Post within 10 to 15 working days.