INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING FORM 49AA
(a) Form to be filled legibly in BLOCK LETTERS and preferably in BLACK INK. Form should be filled in
English only
(b) Each box, wherever provided, should contain only one character (alphabet /number / punctuation sign)
leaving a blank box after each word.
(c) 'Individual' applicants should affix two recent colour photographs with white background (size 3.5 cm x
2.5 cm) in the space provided on the form. The photographs should not be stapled or clipped to the form.
The clarity of image on PAN card will depend on the quality and clarity of photograph affixed on the
form.
(d) Signature / Left hand thumb impression should be provided across the photo affixed on the left side of
the form in such a manner that portion of signature/impression is on photo as well as on form.
(e) Signature /Left hand thumb impression should be within the box provided on the right side of the form.
The signature should not be on the photograph affixed on right side of the form. If there is any mark on
this photograph such that it hinders the clear visibility of the face of the applicant, the application will
not be accepted.
(f) Thumb impression, if used, should be attested by a Notary Public or an authorized officer in respective
country of residence under official seal and stamp.
(g) AO code (Area Code, AO Type, Range Code and AO Number)of the Jurisdictional Assessing Officermust be
filled upby the applicant. These details can be obtained from the Income Tax Office or PAN Centre or
websites of PAN Service Providers on or
(h) Guidelines for filling the Form 49AA:
Item
Item
Guidelines for filling the form
No.
Details
1
Full Name
Please select appropriate title.
Do not use abbreviations in the First and the Last name/Surname.
For example RAVIKANT should be written as :
Last
R A V I K A N T
Name/Surname
First Name
Middle Name
For example SURESH SARDA should be written as :
Last
S A R D A
Name/Surname
First Name
S U R E S H
Middle Name
For example POONAM RAVI NARAYAN should be written as:
Last
N A R A Y A N
Name/Surname
First Name
P O O N A M
Middle Name
R A V I
For example SATYAM VENKAT M. K. RAO should be written as :