# How to update minor PAN card to major after turning 18

2026-10-18T08:02:05+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Individuals who received a PAN card as a minor must update their photograph, signature and personal details after turning 18, according to the Income Tax Department's rules. The process involves correcting the existing PAN record, not applying for a new number, as a person cannot hold more than one PAN. To update the PAN, users can visit the official Protean eGov or UTIITSL PAN service websites, select the option for changes or corrections, enter their existing PAN number and fill in the application. Supporting documents such as an Aadhaar card must be submitted along with the prescribed fee. Applicants should retain the acknowledgement number to track the application.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

The article clarifies a common confusion: turning 18 does not require a new PAN, only a record update. The affected group is any Indian who holds a minor PAN and has now crossed 18, a population that runs into lakhs every year. The process itself is straightforward, but the article does not specify the fee amount or processing time, leaving those details for the applicant to check on the service provider's website. The next step for a reader is to visit the Protean eGov or UTIITSL site with their Aadhaar card and existing PAN to begin the correction request.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/have-a-minor-pan-card-heres-how-to-update-it-to-major-status-with-new-photo-and-signature-after-turning-18-11792298253816.html>
  Straight instructional article, no political or government slant

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