Correction
Change name, date of birth or address - same PAN, new card.
- Form PAN CR-01 / CR-02
- Supporting proof for the changed field
- PAN number stays the same
- Needed to change photo or signature
PAN Correction & Reprint
Correct or reprint your PAN - with the new 2026 CR forms.
From 1 April 2026, PAN corrections use two new forms: PAN CR-01 for individuals and PAN CR-02 for non-individuals, notified under Rule 158(12). Use a correction to change name, date of birth or address; use a reprint to get a duplicate card with the same details.
Qualified CA / CS partners15-20 working days (card)Best for: Anyone with wrong PAN data or a lost card
Starting at
₹499 onwards (assistance)
PAN correction / reprint
Anyone with wrong PAN data or a lost card
Forms PAN CR-01 / CR-02 selection
Name, DOB or address correction (same PAN)
Duplicate / reprint of a lost or damaged card
QR-enabled card tracked to your address
Timeline
15-20 working days (card)
What it is
PAN correction / reprint, explained in plain English.
A PAN correction changes data such as name, date of birth or address and reissues the card with the same PAN number, while a reprint reissues a duplicate card using the photograph and signature already on file. From 1 April 2026, corrections use Form PAN CR-01 (individuals) or PAN CR-02 (non-individuals) under Rule 158(12) of the Income-tax Rules 2026, and your details should match Aadhaar where applicable.
TL;DR
From 1 April 2026, correct PAN data using Form PAN CR-01 (individuals) or CR-02 (non-individuals). A correction changes data and keeps the same PAN; a reprint reissues the same card. To change a photo or signature you must file a correction, not a reprint.
Key terms
The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.
PAN CR-01
The 2026 PAN correction form for individuals, under Rule 158(12).
PAN CR-02
The 2026 PAN correction form for non-individuals (entities).
Correction
Changes PAN data (name, DOB, address) and reissues the card with the same PAN.
Reprint
Reissues a duplicate card with the existing details, photo and signature.
Routes & scenarios
Match the situation to the right fix.
Reprint / duplicate
Re-order a card for a lost or damaged PAN with no data change.
- Reuses photo & signature on file
- No change to PAN data
- Physical card in ~15-20 working days
- e-PAN available faster
Which route your situation needs
Government fee for a correction or a reprint is ₹50 for an Indian address and ₹959 for a foreign address in each case.
- Card lost, damaged or never arrived, details correct: download the e-PAN or order a reprint
- Name spelling, marriage name change, date of birth, parent's name, address, photo or signature: correction in PAN CR-01 (individuals) or CR-02 (other than individuals)
- Entity name changed: correction in PAN CR-02 with the document evidencing the change
- Fourth character of the PAN wrong: NOT correctable - fresh application plus surrender of the incorrect PAN
- Two PANs allotted: surrender the additional PAN immediately, no fee
The process
PAN correction / reprint - from kickoff to confirmation.
01
Identify the need
We confirm whether you need a correction (data change) or a reprint (same data, new card).
02
Pick the form
Individuals file PAN CR-01; non-individuals file PAN CR-02 under Rule 158(12).
03
Attach proof
We attach supporting proof for the changed field; Aadhaar alone may not suffice for a DOB change.
04
File & track
We file the request and track the QR-enabled card to your address (about 15-20 working days).
Documents required
What we'll need from you.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
Existing PAN number
Proof for the field being corrected (name / DOB / address)
Aadhaar (where applicable)
Photograph & signature (for a correction)
PAN correction / reprint FAQ
Common questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if PAN correction / reprint is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
Talk to a partner →No. The fourth character encodes the holder type - P for an individual, C for a company, F for a firm, H for an HUF, T for a trust - and it is structural. If an entity was allotted a PAN in the wrong category, no correction form will fix it. The route is a fresh application in the correct category and immediate surrender of the incorrect PAN. Left alone it produces mismatched TDS credits and refunds that do not arrive.
Ready when you are
Let's get your PAN correction / reprint sorted this week.
A senior CA / CS will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work - usually within 24 hours.