PAN Card Application Rules Change From April 1, 2026
From April 1, 2026, PAN applications can no longer be made using Aadhaar alone. New supporting documents and updated forms are now required.
PAN Card Rules Change From Today
Starting April 1, 2026, India has introduced new PAN card application rules. Applicants can no longer rely only on Aadhaar for a new PAN or PAN update request.
What is changing
- Aadhaar-only PAN applications are no longer allowed from today.
- Applicants must now submit additional identity or birth-related documents.
- New PAN application forms are being used instead of the old ones.
Documents now needed
Commonly listed supporting documents include:
- Birth certificate.
- Voter ID.
- Class 10 certificate.
- Passport.
- Driving licence.
- Magistrate affidavit.
Why this matters
These changes are meant to improve verification and reduce mismatches in PAN records. The update is important for students, taxpayers, and anyone applying for financial services or high-value transactions.
Transaction rule changes
| Transaction Type | New Threshold |
|---|---|
| Property purchase/sale | PAN required above Rs 20 lakh |
| Vehicle purchase | PAN required above Rs 5 lakh |
| Hotel or event payments | PAN required above Rs 1 lakh |
| Cash transactions | Higher annual monitoring threshold |
These revised rules are part of the wider compliance changes taking effect with the new financial year.
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