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You do not need a new PAN number to change the name, address, or mobile number on your PAN card. You can apply for corrections to your PAN details by providing the correct information and necessary documents.

Even a minor error in PAN card details can sometimes cause trouble. Whether you need to correct your name, update your address, or change your mobile number, there is no need to worry anymore. You can make the necessary changes online from the comfort of your home. Under the new rules effective from April 1, 2026, the PAN CR-01 form is used for this purpose.

To update your PAN details, you can use authorized PAN service websites such as Protean e-Gov or UTIITSL. First, visit the relevant portal and select the option for "Change or Correction in PAN Data." Next, enter your PAN number and other requested details. Select the option corresponding to the information you wish to change and enter the new details.

If required, you will also need to submit documents supporting the changes. After that, pay the applicable fee and submit the form. It is important to keep the application receipt details safe. In the Protean process, you receive a token number via email before starting the application; this number may be required if you wish to complete the application later.

How to change your name, address, and mobile number

To correct your name, select the relevant option and enter the correct details. Depending on the change, you may be asked to provide supporting documents. To change your address, enter the full and correct new address in the application and provide proof of address if required.

To update your mobile number, enter the new number in the contact information section. Enter the number carefully, as application-related updates will be communicated through this channel.

You can change your PAN address for free

Some individuals also have the facility to update their PAN details for free using their Aadhaar. This facility is available on the Income Tax Department's e-filing system; however, not all types of changes are covered under it. Therefore, be sure to check your eligibility on the official portal before applying.

There is no need to obtain a new PAN just to update information. Once the correction is successfully processed, a new card containing the updated details can be issued against the same PAN.