If your PAN card has an old or inactive mobile number, it can disrupt your income‑tax filing, OTP verifications and other financial transactions. Thankfully, you can update your mobile number on your PAN card entirely online from home — without visiting any government office.
Why You Must Update Your mobile Number on PAN
Updating the mobile number linked to your PAN card is important because:
✔ You receive OTP alerts for income tax e‑filing and verification.
✔ You can update PAN‑linked services such as Aadhaar, bank accounts, demat, etc.
✔ Alerts and notices from the tax department reach you promptly.
Methods to Update Your mobile Number
There are two main online ways to update your PAN card mobile number from home:
1. Update Via Income Tax e‑Filing Portal
This is the simplest and free method if your PAN is already registered on the Income Tax portal:
Visit the Income Tax e‑Filing portal and log in.
Go to “My Profile” from the dashboard menu.
Click “Profile Settings → Contact Details.”
Hit Edit and enter your new mobile number.
Submit and confirm with the OTP sent to the new number.
➤ Once the OTP is verified, your PAN‑linked mobile number gets updated across the tax database.
2. Update Through NSDL / UTIITSL PAN Correction Portal
If your PAN isn’t registered or you prefer the official correction process, use the PAN correction portal (NSDL or UTIITSL):
Visit the NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL PAN update portal.
Click “Apply for Changes/Correction in PAN Data.”
Enter your PAN number, name, date of birth and required details.
In the Contact Details section, add your new mobile number.
Complete the form, upload ID proofs if needed, and pay the correction fee.
Complete Aadhaar‑based OTP authentication and submit.
📌 After submission, you’ll get a 15‑digit acknowledgment number to track your update status.
Documents & Requirements
Depending on the method you choose, you may need:
- PAN card copy
- Aadhaar card (for identity/OTP verification)
- Identity proof or address proof if asked by the correction portal
(Uploading proof is often required when using the NSDL/UTIITSL correction form.)
Fees & Delivery
Method
Charges
Notes
Income Tax e‑Filing Portal
Free
No fee for mobile number update online.
NSDL/UTIITSL (Correction Process)
₹96–₹110 approx.
Includes e‑PAN correction; price varies with dispatch choice.
Physical PAN Card Dispatch
Higher fee
If you request a physical card, charges apply.
Typical fees for online correction vary slightly depending on the portal and whether you want an e‑PAN or physical card.
How Long Does It Take?
✔ Once the request is submitted successfully, mobile number updates are usually processed within 7–15 working days.
✔ You can track the status online using your acknowledgment number on the NSDL/UTIITSL portal.
Pro Tips Before You Start
🔹 Ensure your new mobile number is active and secure — you’ll receive OTPs here.
🔹 If your Aadhaar is linked with PAN, ensure your Aadhaar also has the updated mobile number before starting the process — this makes online verification smoother.
🔹 Save the acknowledgment number — it’s essential for tracking.
Conclusion
Updating your mobile number on your PAN card from home is now easy and user‑friendly — thanks to online services provided by the Income Tax e‑Filing portal and NSDL/UTIITSL correction platforms. With just your PAN, Aadhaar and OTP verification, you can complete the process without visiting offices or centres.
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