A common problem that most people face in the process of linking their PAN and Aadhaar is the mismatch of information in the documents. You are likely to face problems in the linking process if the important details such as the name, date of birth, year of birth, etc. do not match in both the documents. In addition to that, if the OTP for the linking cannot be generated, you will not be able to link your documents.
In this regard, the easiest way to update the details to make them match is to make the changes on the Aadhaar. You can update the following information on your Aadhaar card – name, date of birth, address, gender, mobile phone number, and language. However, it should be noted that if you can only make the changes to your address online. For all other updations, you will be required to visit the nearest Aadhaar enrolment or update centre.
Procedure to Make Corrections to your PAN Card
It is important that the details present in the PAN Card are correct. In case the details are wrong, you will not be able to use it as a valid identity proof. The step-by-step procedure to make corrections on your PAN Card is mentioned below:
Step 1: Visit the Protean eGov Technologies Limited website: https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/#.
Step 2: Click on ‘Change/Correction in PAN Card’.
Step 3: A new page will open where you will have to click on ‘Apply for Change/Correction in PAN Card details’. Fill in the required details.
Step 4: Pay the required amount.
Step 5: Print out the acknowledgement after which you will have to send it to the Protean eGov Technologies Limited office by post. Ensure that you also mail the required documents such as proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of date of birth along with the application form. The address to which you can send the documents is The INCOME TAX PAN SERVICES UNIT (Managed by Protean eGov Technologies Limited ), 5th Floor, Mantri Sterling, Plot No. 341, Survey No. 997/8, Model Colony, Near Deep Bungalow Chowk, Pune – 411 016.
Step 6: You may also be required to provide proof of an existing PAN card. You can also choose the digital or paperless mode to make the correction or changes in your PAN Card.
How to update your details for Aadhaar online
You can follow the steps mentioned below to update the address on your Aadhaar card. You will be required to provide a valid address proof or an address validation letter for this purpose.
Step 1: Visit the official website of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) at www.uidai.gov.in.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Update Your Aadhaar’ option under the ‘My Aadhaar’ menu.
Step 3: If you want to make any changes other than your address, you can click on the ‘Update Aadhaar at Enrolment / Update Centre’ option and use the facility to find out the nearest centre on the basis of your PIN code.
Step 4: If you need to make changes to your address, click on the ‘Update Address in your Aadhaar’ option and follow the on-screen directions to update your details. Once verified, your address will be updated and you can get the same on your e-Aadhaar instantly.
Procedure to Make Corrections in Aadhaar Card
In certain cases, the details mentioned on your Aadhaar Card may be wrong. It is vital that these details are corrected immediately. The process to make the corrections on the Aadhaar Card is simple and can be completed both online and offline.
- Online Method
- Visit the official UIDAI website at https://ssup.uidai.gov.in/web/guest/update.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number followed by a captcha code to login to your account
- Choose the option that says “OTP.” A One Time Password (OTP) is then sent to the registered number
- Enter the OTP and click the submit button
- Select the fields in your Aadhaar Card that needs to be updated
- Keep a scanned copy of the supporting documents ready as it has to be uploaded
- Once the above step completes, an URN (Update Request Number) is generated. This is required for the further process
- Once the Aadhaar is updated with the new information, a printout can be taken
- Offline Method
- Download the Correction Form from the UIDAI website
- Navigate to Resources> Enrolment Docs > Download Forms
- Download the Aadhaar Correction Form
- Fill the required details that have to be updated
- You will have to attach necessary supporting documents to whatever changes has to be made
- The updated form along with the attached documents have to be sent to this address: UIDAI, Post Box No – 99, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad – 500034, India.
Process to Link Aadhaar Card and PAN Card in case of Name Mismatch
It is important that the name mentioned on the Aadhaar Card and PAN Card is the same. In case of any mismatch, the below-mentioned procedure can be used to link the PAN Card and Aadhaar Card:
Complete name mismatch between Aadhaar & PAN
If the name is completely different in the Aadhaar Card when compared to the PAN Card, the correction will have to be made on the PAN database or Aadhaar database.
Partial name mismatch between Aadhaar & PAN
If there is some minor mismatch in case of your name in your Aadhaar card and PAN card, the same can be resolved in the following way:
- If the name mismatch is minor, a One Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the user who has registered the same with Aadhaar
- The OTP can thus be used for the verification purpose in case of a name mismatch
- However, it is a must for taxpayers to make sure that the date of birth and gender details are the same
Correction Facility for Linking PAN with Aadhaar is Launched by the Income Tax Department
The IT department has started the online facility for correction of errors in names and other information present on the Aadhaar document and Permanent Account Number (PAN) card. The Income Tax department already launched the facility to link the PAN Card with Aadhaar. Now it has also added two hyperlinks on the official website for e-filing of tax. One link takes to the application page for Permanent Account number by an Indian national or a foreigner and the other link takes you to the page where you can update all the necessary changes. In order to update all the Aadhaar details, an individual can easily log on to the Aadhaar SSUP (Self Service Update Portal). He/she can also upload all the scanned documents that are needed as data update request proof.
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