Transgender Pan Card - How to Update Gender

The Government has introduced "transgender" as a new category of gender in PAN card. In new PAN application, the applicant would be able to choose "Transgender" as an option while applying. In case of persons already having a PAN, a change request applications can be submitted with 'gender' as 'transgender'. There is no requirement of depositing any supporting document for change of ‘gender’ to 'transgender' vide PAN Change request application. In this article, we look at the procedure for updating gender on PAN card to Transgender. Know more about

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Update PAN Card Gender to Transgender

To update the PAN card gender to Transgender, the PAN card application or PAN card data change application can be used. Follow the steps below to complete the PAN Card gender change.

Step 1: The application to update PAN Card gender can be submitted online or offline through the following modes:

Through any IT PAN Service Centres (managed by UTIITSL)
Through any TIN-Facilitation Centres (TIN-FCs)/PAN Centres (managed by NSDL e-Gov)
Income Tax Website
UTIITSL website
NSDL e-Gov website

Step 2: Download or access the new PAN card application or changes form with the third gender. Step 3: Complete the application fully (all columns) and provide existing PAN at the beginning. Fill the application legibly in BLOCK LETTERS and preferably in BLACK INK. Form should be filled in English only. Its illegal to possess more than one PAN at anytime. Hence, while filling the application provide the existing PAN. Also, if you have more than one PAN, fill the details in Item No. 11 of this form and surrender the same. Step 4: When it comes to the gender, select the box on the left hand side of the application to indicate there is a change in gender. In the gender, select Transgender option. Note: There is no document or evidence to be submitted along with this application for change of gender on PAN to Transgender. Hence, there is no requirement for additional document submission. Step 5: Submit the PAN card change application online or offline. The fee for processing PAN application is Rs.110/- (including GST). In case, the PAN card is to be dispatched outside India then additional dispatch charge of Rs.910/- will have to be paid by applicant.

Transgender Pan Card Status Change The application used for updating gender is reproduced below with the category of Transgender.

PAN Change Request Tracking

On submission of the application, the applicant will be provided an acknowledgement containing a unique number on acceptance of this form. This acknowledgement number can be used for tracking the status of the application.

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PAN Card Change Application

The latest PAN Card Change application is reproduced below for reference:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Transgender PAN Card Update.

According to the article, there is no requirement of depositing any supporting document for changing the gender to 'transgender' on a PAN card. The applicant can simply submit a PAN change request application and select the 'Transgender' option for gender without providing any additional documentation.

To update your PAN card gender to transgender, you can submit a PAN card data change application either online or offline through IT PAN Service Centres, TIN-Facilitation Centres/PAN Centres, or the Income Tax Department, UTIITSL, or NSDL e-Gov websites. You need to fill out the application, select the 'Transgender' option for gender, and submit it along with the prescribed fee.

Yes, there is a fee of Rs. 110/- (including GST) for processing the PAN application for changing the gender to transgender. If the PAN card needs to be dispatched outside India, an additional dispatch charge of Rs. 910/- will have to be paid by the applicant.

Yes, you can track the status of your application for updating gender to transgender on your PAN card. Upon submission of the application, you will be provided with an acknowledgement containing a unique number, which can be used for tracking the status of the application.

Yes, the article mentions that in a new PAN application, the applicant would be able to choose "Transgender" as an option while applying for a PAN card.

Yes, the article clearly states that it is illegal to possess more than one PAN card at any time. If an applicant has more than one PAN, they need to provide details about the other PAN(s) and surrender them while submitting the application for changing gender to transgender.

The PAN card change application should be filled out in English language only, as per the instructions provided in the article.

The article instructs that the application form should be filled out legibly in BLOCK LETTERS and preferably in BLACK INK. All columns in the application should be completed fully, and the existing PAN should be provided at the beginning.

Yes, the article mentions that the application for changing gender to transgender on a PAN card can be submitted offline through IT PAN Service Centres or TIN-Facilitation Centres/PAN Centres, in addition to online modes.

Yes, there is a box on the left-hand side of the application form where the applicant needs to select or indicate that there is a change in gender. In the gender section, the applicant can then select the 'Transgender' option.