Sinduja Shankar

Published on: Jun 24, 2026

Changing Tan Data

TAN or

is significant for businesses deducting tax at source and is required to be quoted in TDS/TCS return, TDS/TCS payment challan and TDS/TCS certificates. TAN is allotted to those who are required by law to deduct tax at source or TDS. Also, the MCA now issues all company registration certificate with TAN automatically allocated. A person or entity to whom the TAN has been allotted is allowed to change or make corrections in the details associated with the TAN database. TAN is allotted by the Income Tax Department by the application submitted to

TIN

facilitation centres managed by NSDL. NSDL will intimate the TAN which has to be mentioned in all future correspondence relating to TDS/TCS. In this article, we look at the procedure for Changing Tan Data.

Documents Required

While applying for Changing Tan Data, applicants are required to submit the below documents:

TAN Change Request Form
Proof of TAN
Duly signed Acknowledgement Slip

Note:

The application will be processed only on receipt of duly signed acknowledgement and realisation of payment. The application form has to be submitted within 15 days from the date of online application.

Fee for TAN Data Change

An application fee of Rs. 65 (including GST) plus service charges applicable are charged to carry out the changes in TAN. In case the application has mistakes and is rejected, the fee is non-refundable.

Online Procedure for TAN Change Request

In case of the new TAN change/corrections request, the user will have to submit a ‘Form for Changes/Correction in TAN data for TAN allotted’ (TAN Change Request Form) from the

Income-tax

Department’s official website. To raise a request for TAN data change, please follow the below steps:

Visit e-Gov-TIN portal

Step 1: The user must visit the official NSDL e-Gov-TIN portal.

TAN change request form

Step 2:

It takes to the new page where the user clicks on the ‘Online Application for Changes/Corrections in TAN data for TAN allotted link to apply for TAN change request.

Step 3:

The online TAN Change Request Form will be displayed on the screen as shown below: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="730"]

TAN Change Request Form - TAN Data Change

Note:

The application form of TAN Change Request can be downloaded from the official web portal. TAN Change Request from application form is reproduced below for a quick reference.

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Fill in the right credentials

Step 4:

Fill all the mandatory details in the form and make the required corrections on the appropriate field.

Step 5:

If the TAN details submitted get fails in any format level validation, a notification will be sent indicating the errors displayed on the screen. The form needs to be re-submitted after rectifying all the mistakes.

Step 6:

After filling all the details, the application form can be submitted by clicking on the submit button. If all the details are correct the confirmation message will be sent with the option to amend any information provided.

Payment Process

Step 7:

Then it will be moved to the payment section where the requested payment has to be made. The payment can be made either by the below following:

Demand draft (DD)
Cheque
Credit card/debit card
Net banking.

Generate Acknowledgement Slip

Step 9:

Once the payment is made (in case the mode of payment is other than DD or Cheque) then an acknowledgement slip with a 14 digit number for reference will be displayed. Save and print the acknowledgement slip for the future reference.

Step 10:

The acknowledgement slip along with the requisite documents has to be submitted to NSDL at NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited.

Track/Check Status of TAN

The user may track/check the status of their TAN application using the unique Acknowledgment Number after three days of the request. The TAN application status can also be followed by sending an SMS - NSDLTAN to 57575.

Status of Application - TAN Data Change

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAN Data Change Process for Tax Deduction in India.

Changing TAN data is required when there are updates or corrections needed in the details associated with the TAN (Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number) database. TAN is mandatory for businesses deducting tax at source, and the details need to be accurate for filing TDS/TCS returns and issuing certificates.

To change TAN data, applicants need to submit the TAN Change Request Form, proof of TAN, and a duly signed acknowledgment slip. The application will be processed only after receiving the signed acknowledgment and payment realization.

Yes, there is an application fee of Rs. 65 (including GST) plus applicable service charges to carry out changes in TAN data. This fee is non-refundable, even if the application is rejected due to mistakes.

To apply for TAN data change online, visit the NSDL e-Gov-TIN portal, click on the "Online Application for Changes/Corrections in TAN data for TAN allotted" link, fill out the TAN Change Request Form with the correct details, make the payment, and generate an acknowledgment slip.

You can track the status of your TAN data change application using the unique Acknowledgment Number after three days of submitting the request. Alternatively, you can send an SMS "NSDLTAN" to 57575 to check the application status.

If there are any mistakes or format-level validation failures in the TAN data change application, a notification will be displayed on the screen indicating the errors. You will need to rectify the mistakes and resubmit the form.

No, the TAN data change application cannot be processed until the payment is made. The payment can be made through a demand draft, cheque, credit/debit card, or net banking.

Yes, the application form, along with the duly signed acknowledgment slip, must be submitted to NSDL within 15 days from the date of the online application.

The TAN Change Request Form allows you to make corrections or updates to various details associated with your TAN, such as business name, address, mobile number, email ID, and other relevant information.

Yes, the TAN data can be changed or corrected even for TANs that are automatically allocated by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) during company registration. The process remains the same as outlined in the article.