Guardians can apply for a minor’s PAN and Aadhaar, but the processes are separate and not fully simultaneous. - PAN Card: The guardian (parent or legal guardian) must apply for the minor’s PAN card on the minor’s behalf. The application is submitted using the minor’s details, and the guardian’s documents are used as proof of identity and address. If Aadhaar is chosen as proof, the minor’s Aadhaar must be provided in the application. PAN is issued by the Income Tax Department through NSDL or Protean platforms (NSDL PAN Guidelines, Protean PAN Portal).
- Aadhaar card: The guardian can also apply for a minor’s Aadhaar, but this is a distinct process, usually done at an Aadhaar enrollment center. The minor’s biometric data (for children above 5) and the guardian’s Aadhaar and documents are required. Aadhaar is issued by the UIDAI, and the detailed enrollment process is available on the UIDAI official site and Aadhaar Enrollment Guidelines.
RELATED FACTS: - You cannot apply for both PAN and Aadhaar for a minor in a single, unified process. Each application is handled by different authorities (PAN by Income Tax/NSDL/Protean, Aadhaar by UIDAI) and requires separate forms and procedures.
- The guardian can initiate both applications at the same time but will need to complete each process independently.
- Guardians can apply for both PAN and Aadhaar for a minor but must do so through separate application processes. Both documents are required for various financial and regulatory purposes, including opening accounts in the minor’s name.
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