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PAN, Aadhaar, Passport, PF, Ration Card, certificates and pensions — every guide with real fees, timelines and official links. Last updated: October 2026.

New PAN Application

Apply for a new PAN card or free Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar

Physical PAN (India): Rs. 107 incl. taxes. Foreign address: Rs. 1,017. e-PAN only (Protean): from Rs. 72. Instant e-PAN via Income Tax portal: FREE. Verify latest fee on the official portal before payment.

Track & Download PAN

Existing PAN holders: check status, download e-PAN, get reprint

Status check: FREE. e-PAN download: FREE (via Income Tax portal) or Rs. 8.26 (Protean/UTIITSL, if older than the free window). Reprint of physical PAN card: Rs. 50 (India) / Rs. 959 (foreign address).

PAN Update / Correction

Correct name, DOB, address, photo or signature in PAN

Rs. 107 (India address) / Rs. 1,017 (foreign address) for the change/correction request via Protean.

Aadhaar Card (Apply / Download / Update)

Enrol, download e-Aadhaar or update details — with current 2026 fees

Aadhaar enrolment: FREE. Biometric update: Rs. 125 (age-based exceptions apply — free at 5 and 15 for children). Demographic update at centre: Rs. 75. Document update at centre: Rs. 75. Online document update: FREE (extended by UIDAI up to 14 June 2027). PVC Aadhaar card: Rs. 75 (includes tax & delivery, revised from Rs. 50 effective 1 January 2026). Verify latest charges on uidai.gov.in.

Fresh Passport

Apply for a new Indian passport (Normal or Tatkaal) — 2026 revised fees

Adult (18+): 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Minor (under 18): Rs. 1,000. Revised effective 1 July 2026 — verify latest on Passport Seva before payment.

Passport Re-issue / Renewal

Re-issue for expiry, page exhaustion, damage, loss or change of particulars — 2026 fees

Same as fresh passport: 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Revised effective 1 July 2026.

EPF / PF Withdrawal

Withdraw provident fund savings online — updated for EPFO 2025/2026 rules

100% FREE. EPFO never charges any fee — no agent should be paid.

EPF: Update KYC (Aadhaar / PAN / Bank)

Link Aadhaar, PAN and bank to your UAN — under EPFO 2025 rules

FREE.

EPF: Add / Change Nominee

File e-Nomination — mandatory under EPF Scheme, 2026

FREE.

EPF: UAN Profile Correction (Joint Declaration)

Correct name, DOB, gender, parents, spouse, dates and more via EPFO Joint Declaration

FREE.

Income Tax Return (Residents & NRIs)

Choose the right ITR form (1/2/3/4/5) for residents, NRIs and businesses — 2026 guide

ITR filing on the Income Tax e-Filing portal is FREE. CA/consultant help is optional and separately priced.

Income Certificate

Proof of your family's yearly income

Nominal and varies — Delhi: nil; UP: ~Rs. 15. CSC kiosks may add Rs. 20–40 service charge. Check your state e-District portal.

Caste Certificate

Official proof of your SC/ST/OBC/EWS caste

Nominal and varies(Rs. 0 to Rs. 50) — Delhi: nil; UP: ~Rs. 15; Odisha: ~Rs. 30. Check your state e-District portal.

Ration Card

Apply for a new ration card or add family members

Varies by state — many states issue new PHH/BPL cards FREE (Delhi: nil; Gujarat APL-1: Rs. 20). CSC kiosks may charge Rs. 10–100 service charge. Check your state food portal before paying.

Police Verification & PCC Guide

Three different services, one page: passport police verification, Passport PCC (Rs. 750), and state character certificate

Passport PCC: Rs. 750 from 1 July 2026 (was Rs. 500; online payment mandatory — verify on the Passport Seva fee calculator). State character/PCC fees and timelines vary by state (e.g. Maharashtra RTS lists separate 15-day character and PCC services) — check your state portal, never assume a national range.

Voter ID (EPIC) — New / Update

Enrol as a voter or update your name/address (Form 6/8)

FREE. Voter services are 100% free.

Driving License (Learner + Permanent)

Get your learner's license (LL) and permanent driving license (DL)

Learner's licence issue: Rs. 150 per vehicle classLearner's licence test / repeat test: Rs. 50Driving competence test / repeat test: Rs. 300 per vehicle classIssue of driving licence: Rs. 200Addition of vehicle class: Rs. 500International Driving Permit: Rs. 1,000Renewal: Rs. 200 (Rs. 300 after grace + Rs. 1,000 per year of delay)

Birth Certificate

Get an official birth certificate (register within 21 days for free)

Within 21 days of birth: FREE | 21–30 days: Rs. 2 | 30 days–1 year: Rs. 5 | Above 1 year: Rs. 10 + affidavit + magistrate order. (Central slabs — states add surcharges, and hospitals/private handling plus repeat visits usually cost extra in practice.)

Death Certificate

FREE if reported within 21 days. Late: Rs. 20 (21-30 days), Rs. 50 (30 days-1 yr), Rs. 100 (after 1 yr, needs DM/SDM order). Extracts/copies ~Rs. 20-50 per state rules.

Marriage Certificate

Varies widely by state (e.g. Delhi HMA Rs.100; UP Rs.10–20; MP Rs.30; Karnataka Rs.5; Haryana free). SMA notice process adds no extra fee. Verify on your state portal.

Widow Pension (IGNWPS)

Monthly pension for BPL widows aged 40+ under IGNWPS

FREE application. No fee.

Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)

Monthly pension for BPL senior citizens (60+) under IGNOAPS

FREE.

PM Ujjwala — Free LPG Connection

Free LPG connection for women from BPL households

Connection: FREE — deposit, regulator, hose, stove + first refill all covered.

Domicile / Residence Certificate

Proof that you have lived in a state for a required number of years

Rs. 10-100 depending on state.