{"id":7751,"date":"2025-07-14T10:59:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:59:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=7751"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:59:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:59:29","slug":"change-photo-signature-on-pan-card","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/change-photo-signature-on-pan-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Change Photo &amp; Signature on PAN Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 id=\"what-s-new-in-2025\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#x2019;s New in 2025?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of <strong>July&#x202F;1,&#x202F;2025<\/strong>, linking Aadhaar is <strong>mandatory<\/strong> to apply for a new PAN or update one. If your Aadhaar isn&#x2019;t linked, you&#x2019;ll need to do that first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-change-photo-signature-on-pan-card-online\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Photo &amp; Signature on <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/pan-card\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">PAN Card<\/a> (Online)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <strong>Protean (<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/nsdl\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>NSDL<\/a>)<\/strong> or <strong>UTIITSL<\/strong> PAN services portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application Type = <strong>&#x201C;Changes or Correction in PAN Data&#x201D;<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category = <strong>Individual<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick <strong>Photo mismatch<\/strong> and\/or <strong>Signature mismatch<\/strong> as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill details: PAN number, name, DOB, Aadhaar, contact info.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload scanned <strong>photo (3.5&#x202F;&#xD7;&#x202F;2.5&#x202F;cm)<\/strong> and <strong>signature (approx. 2&#x202F;&#xD7;&#x202F;4.5&#x202F;cm)<\/strong> in specified formats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload mandatory documents: Proof of Identity, Address, Date of Birth (Aadhaar alone often suffices).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay fee: <strong>&#8377;101&ndash;110 + <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/gst\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>GST<\/a><\/strong> for Indian addresses; higher for abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit and note the <strong>15-digit acknowledgment number<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If paperless e-Sign used<\/strong>, done. Otherwise, <strong>print, sign, attach photos<\/strong>, and send with documents to NSDL\/UTIITSL office <strong>within 15 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track your application<\/strong> using the acknowledgment number.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Processing time<\/strong>: 15&#x2013;20 working days until the updated PAN card is delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-change-offline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Change Offline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download <strong>Form 49A<\/strong> (or use Form 49AA for foreign nationals) &#x2013; opt for <strong>Correction<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tick <strong>Photo\/signature mismatch<\/strong>, fill PAN details, attach new photo and signature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach proof documents and old PAN card copy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit form and pay fee at nearest <strong>UTIITSL\/NSDL PAN centre<\/strong> or mail to NSDL office with acknowledgment <strong>within 15 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track using the acknowledgment number given at submission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"required-documents\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proof of Identity, Address, Date of Birth<\/strong>: Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proof of change<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New photograph (passport size, 3.5&#x202F;&#xD7;&#x202F;2.5&#x202F;cm)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New signature (scan ~2&#x202F;&#xD7;&#x202F;4.5&#x202F;cm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing <strong>PAN card or PAN allotment letter<\/strong> copy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-points-to-keep-in-mind\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Points to Keep in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAN <strong>number stays same<\/strong>&#x2014;only photo\/signature is updated&#x202F;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documents must meet <strong>size, clarity, and format<\/strong> criteria&#x2014;poor uploads cause rejection&#x202F;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online e-Sign<\/strong> option makes the process fully paperless.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing the <strong>15-day mailing window<\/strong> after online submission may cancel your request.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There&#x2019;s <strong>no limit<\/strong> on how many times you can update; fee applies each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"final-takeaway\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Takeaway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully update your PAN photo\/signature to avoid mismatches during banking, <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/tax\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>tax<\/a> filing, or other identity checks. The updated process is now seamless online&mdash;just pay the fee, upload clear docs, and track with your acknowledgment number. Or, go old-school by filling out the form and mailing it. Anywhere from 15&ndash;20 working days later, your updated PAN arrives at your door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&rsquo;s New in 2025? As of July&#8239;1,&#8239;2025, linking Aadhaar is mandatory to apply for a new PAN or update one. If your Aadhaar isn&rsquo;t linked, you&rsquo;ll need to do that first. How to Change Photo &amp; Signature on PAN Card (Online) Processing time: 15&ndash;20 working days until the updated PAN card is delivered. 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