The procedure for PAN allotment process will undergo a change with effect from 03.02.2014. From this date onwards, every PAN applicant has to submit self-attested copies of Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA) and Date of Birth (DOB) documents and also produce original documents of such POI/POA/DOB documents, for verification at the counter of PAN Facilitation Centres. The copies of Proof of Identity (POI), Proof of Address (POA) and Date of Birth (DOB) documents attached with PAN application form, will be verified vis a vis their original documents at the time of submission of PAN application at PAN Facilitation Centre. Original documents shall not be retained by the PAN Facilitation Centres and will be returned back to the applicant after verification.

Identity and address verification requirements mandate submission of self-attested copies and in-person original verification before PAN allotment. Applicants must submit self-attested copies of Proof of Identity, Proof of Address and Date of Birth and produce the corresponding originals for verification at PAN Facilitation Centres; submitted copies will be verified against originals at submission and originals will not be retained but returned after verification.