PAN Card Photo Change: How to change the photo in PAN card, see step by step process
A PAN card is a crucial document that serves as proof of identity and is required for various government-related and income-related tasks. If the photograph on your PAN card is unclear or damaged, it can lead to several complications. Fortunately, you can easily update your photo from the comfort of your home.
In today’s digital age, many essential tasks can be completed online, whether it’s updating your Aadhaar card, submitting forms, or making corrections to your PAN card. These services are now available online for user convenience.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to update the photo on your PAN card through the online process. Additionally, if you have limited internet access in your area, there’s also an option to update it offline.
How to change the photo of PAN card online
Step 1-—First of all, you have to go to the official website of UTIITSL.
Step 2-—After this, on scrolling down a bit, the option of PAN service will be given.
Step 3-—Here you click on the second option Change/Correction Of Pan Card.
Step 4- Then click on the first option given here.
Step 5- After this, you will be given the option whether you want to make changes in physical and digital or you want changes in only one.
Step 6- After this, choose the Sign option, after which enter the PAN account number.
Step 7- Choose from the options given in the PAN card mode option.
Step 8- By clicking on Submit, here you will be asked what kind of change you want.
Step 9- After this, choose the photo you want to put.
Keep in mind that the size of your photo should be 4.5cm x 3.5cm. Along with this, the photo should be in JPEG.
After applying for photo change, you are given a track number. With this you can check the status.
How to check status?
Step 1- First of all you have to go to the official website of Utiitsl.
Step 2- Here you will see the track status option at number 7.
Step 3- After clicking on it, you have to enter the track number here.
Step 4- After this, you have to enter the PAN number and date of birth.
Step 5- Enter the captcha and click on the search option.
Step 6- Finally you will see the status of the PAN card.
How much is the charge?
If you change the photo in the PAN card, then some rupees have to be paid as a charge for this. For Indian citizens, this charge is about Rs 91, while for foreign citizens this charge is Rs 862. You can pay this charge or fee through UPI, net banking and debit card.
