Minor PAN Card Update: Add Photo and Signature After 18 Years
When a child turns 18, the minor PAN must be updated so it carries the person's own photo and signature. The PAN number does not change. This is done as a change or correction request.
Why Update at 18?
A minor PAN has no photo or signature, so it cannot serve as a normal ID. After 18, the holder should submit a change request with a recent photo and signature, and identity and address proof in their own name. Banks and other institutions may need the updated record for KYC.
Documents Required
- The person's PAN (minor PAN).
- Recent passport size photo and own signature.
- Own identity proof and address proof (Aadhaar is the easiest).
- Date of birth proof if asked, such as birth certificate.
- Active mobile number for OTP.
Step-by-Step Process
- Open the Protean or UTIITSL PAN portal and choose Changes or Correction in Existing PAN Data.
- Enter your PAN, name, date of birth and other details.
- Choose the paperless e-KYC with Aadhaar OTP route, or the document route.
- Tick the fields for photo and signature (photo mismatch and signature mismatch).
- Upload your recent photo, signature and own ID and address proof.
- Pay the fee, submit, and download the acknowledgement.
- Track the request. A new PAN card with your photo and signature is issued with the same PAN number.
Fees, Time & Options
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| When | After the person turns 18 |
| Fee | About ₹72 for e-PAN only and about ₹107 (incl. GST) with a physical card for an Indian address, as per public sources. Foreign address costs more. Confirm on the portal |
| PAN number | Does not change |
| Result | PAN with own photo and signature |
| Time | Usually a few days for e-PAN, around 2 weeks for the card |
Important Tips
- Do this soon after turning 18, before opening a bank account or applying for loans.
- Use a clear recent photo and a signature that matches your other documents.
- Make PAN and Aadhaar details identical.
- Keep the acknowledgement number.
Need help with minor PAN update?
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Chat on WhatsApp Call: +91 94606 26065Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the update compulsory at 18?
Yes, the PAN should be updated with the holder's own photo and signature after 18.
Will my PAN number change?
No, only the record and card details are updated.
Do I need new documents?
Yes, own ID and address proof, with a recent photo and signature.
Where do I apply?
On the Protean or UTIITSL portal under change or correction.
Note: This information is based on public sources and the Income Tax / Protean / UTIITSL pages. PAN forms, fees and rules changed from 1 April 2026 and may change again, so please confirm the current form and fee on the official portal before you apply. Never pay anyone extra for a "faster" PAN.
