Even if your child earns on his own, he may need a PAN card. Since minors cannot apply for a PAN card directly, their parents or legal guardians have to apply for a PAN card. This application can be made both online and offline. 

In today's time, many people start planning for the future of their children from a very young age. If you want to invest in the name of your child, open a bank account in his name, make him a nominee in your investments, then you may need a PAN card for the child. Apart from this, if your child earns on his own, then also his PAN card may be needed. Since minors cannot apply for a PAN card directly, in such a situation, their parents or legal guardians have to apply for a PAN card. This application can be done both online and offline. If you also want to get a PAN card made for your child, then know its process here.

How to apply for PAN card online

• To get a PAN card made for a child, his/her parents or legal guardians have to apply. In such a case, they have to first visit the NSDL website.
• From there you will have to fill Form 49A. Read all the instructions carefully to fill Form 49A. Fill all the personal information by choosing the correct category.
• Now upload the age certificate of the minor and other necessary documents including photo of the parents.
• During this, upload only the signature of the parents and after paying the fee of Rs 107, submit the form.
• Then you will get a receipt number, which you can use to know the status of the application. 
• After applying, you will get a mail. The PAN card will reach you within 15 days of its verification.

If you want to apply offline

If you want to apply offline for your child's PAN card, then you will have to download Form 49A from the official website and fill it. After this, attach two photographs of the child, all the required documents with the form and submit it to the nearest NSDL office along with the fee. After verification, the PAN card will be sent to the given address. 

Keep these documents ready while applying

• Proof of address and identity of the minor's parents will be required.
• Certificate of address and identity of the applicant is also required.
• As proof of identity, the guardian of the minor will have to submit any one of the documents like Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card.
• For address proof, one copy of Aadhar card, post office passbook, property registration document or domicile certificate has to be submitted.

Minors do not sign PAN cards

The PAN card issued in the name of a minor does not have his/her photo and signature, so it cannot be used as an identity proof. When the minor turns 18, he/she has to apply for a PAN card update.