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A PAN card for minors in India is essential for financial and tax purposes. The process is similar to that for adults, requiring basic identification and address proof. Parents or guardians can ... Apply for a PAN card online, update details, and check your application status easily with the Protean Online PAN Services Portal. Correct or change your PAN information. Minors can get a PAN card only through parents or guardians. Apply online via NSDL by filling Form 49A, uploading documents, paying the fee, and submitting digitally or physically. Apply offline by submitting a completed Form 49A with documents and photos at a PAN centre. Since taxpayers must have a PAN card, there is a misconception that only persons above 18 years can apply for it. However, the Income Tax (IT) department has not mentioned any age limit to apply for a PAN card. Thus, even minors are eligible to apply for a PAN card.
