Getting started
How to choose the right PAN service
One question decides most cases. Do you already have a PAN? Here is how to pick the right route in one or two steps.
PAN guides
Practical PAN guides
Short, plain-language answers to the questions people ask before starting a PAN service. For advice on your own case, contact CAREALL.
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Choosing a route
New PAN or correction? Understanding the difference
A new PAN is for someone who has never had one. A correction changes details on a PAN that already exists. Here is how to tell them apart.
Card issues
Lost or damaged PAN card? What to do next
A missing or unusable card does not usually mean you need a new PAN. Here are the sensible next steps.
New PAN
PAN for a minor, a guide for parents and guardians
A minor PAN request is part of the New PAN route and is handled through a parent or guardian. Here is what that means in practice.
Organisations
Preparing an organisation PAN request
Companies, firms, trusts and societies follow a different path from individuals. Here is how to prepare as a representative.
Safety and privacy
Keeping your PAN, Aadhaar and OTPs safe
What to share, what never to share, and how to recognise requests you should refuse.
Getting started
What happens after you contact CAREALL
From your first message to the official process, here is how CAREALL assistance generally works and who does what.
Getting started
Common PAN mistakes and how to avoid them
Most PAN delays come from a handful of avoidable mistakes. Here they are, with what to do instead.
Get started
Ready to find your PAN route?
Choose the service that fits your situation, or talk to CAREALL first. Your first step needs only basic contact details.
CAREALL provides assistance within its verified service scope. A request does not by itself represent government filing, approval, PAN allotment or card dispatch.