To apply for a PAN card from home in 2025, you can follow the following steps-

Step 1:

Visit Official PAN Application Website
There are two government-authorized portals:

NSDL e-Gov: https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html

UTIITSL: https://www.pan.utiitsl.com

You can apply through either.

Step 2:

Select Application Type
Choose:

Form 49A – For Indian Citizens

Form 49AA – For Foreign Citizens (if applicable)

Step 3:

Fill the PAN Application Form
Provide the following details:

Full Name (As per Aadhaar)

Date of Birth

Gender

Aadhaar Number (Mandatory for e-KYC)

Address

Mobile Number & Email ID

Please make sure to note down your token number for future reference

Step 4:

Choose e-KYC or Manual Mode
e-KYC (Aadhaar based): No need to upload documents

Manual Upload: Upload scanned documents (Proof of Identity, Address & DOB)

Step 5:

Upload Photo & Signature
Only if manual mode is chosen.
Sign on white paper & upload scanned image.

Step 6:

Pay Application Fee
₹107 (within India)

₹1,020 (if communication address is abroad)

Payment Modes:

Debit/Credit Card

Net Banking

UPI

Step 7:

e-Sign (Using Aadhaar OTP)
If Aadhaar linked to your mobile, you can verify instantly.

An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

Step 8:

Submit the Form
After successful e-sign or upload, submit the form.
You’ll get:

Acknowledgment Number

Option to download Acknowledgement Receipt (PDF)

Step 9:

Track PAN Application Status
Track using:

Acknowledgement Number on NSDL or UTIITSL portal

PAN Card usually delivered within 7-15 working days.