There are numerous instances when people are required to disclose their permanent account number among which include; during the purchase or sell of immovable assets, when applying for credit card and when depositing money to a bank account. Some restaurants, hotels, trip advisors and phone installers also require people to disclose their pan cards before paying their bills. When applying for a pan card, people are supposed to submit various documents.

Among the main documents required for the application of the permanent account number is your passport size photo. The tax department requires applicants to take a 3.5 by 2.5 centimeter clear and decent passport size photograph. This photo should be attached to the application form within the space given.

One is also needed to attach a copy of their matriculation or school-leaving certificate. If the applicant cannot trace where these certificates are, they can instead attach any other certificate from a recognized educational body. The purpose of these documents is to proof their identity and proof that they went through schooling.

Other essential documents that applicants should attach to the application form are electricity bill or landline telephone, consumer connection or broadband connection bill cards. You can also attach your bank account statement, depository account statement or credit card statement. The tax department requires these documents in order to proof your address.

Candidates would also be needed to submit a copy of their birth certificate attached to the application form. The tax department requests candidates to make sure their certificates were obtained from a Municipal Authority or other offices that have the mandate to offer birth certificates. In case you do not have a birth certificate, you may as well attach copies of your domicile certificate, marriage certificate or perhaps driving license.

You would also have to give a copy of your ration card or elector photo card that has your photograph. It is also advisable to attach a photo identity card that has been issued by a legal body. With these documents, the tax department would easily be able to proof your identity to ensure that they issue the card to the right person.

It is also important to put your signature within the given box in the application. The signature is supposed to be a print of your left thumb and not any other finger. Sometimes, some people may be tempted to apply two or more pan cards with their personal plans. However, when you put a print of your left thumb within this application form, the tax department would keep your information to make sure that you can never apply for another card.

Candidates will also be needed to pay a certain fee that would facilitate the processing of the pan card. The income tax department requires candidates to pay via a demand draft, charge card, internet banking, cheque or bankcard. In addition to the payment, it is advisable to mention the acknowledgement number on the backside of the demand draft or cheque.