Applying PAN card online

There are multiple mechanism to do so. But the easiest one is the online application. For this you have to do the following:

• Fill the form given in NSDL
• Before filling the form ensure that you have your proof of identity and proof of residence. Best one of course is a passport which would serve both the purpose. (This also have to be finally submitted along with the photograph and acknowledgment form.)
  
• Your recent passport photograph (3.5cm x 2.5cm)
• Mode of payment: better one is a credit card as cheque has to be drawn from HDFC and DD is a painstaking one (For the convenience of the credit card you will pay an additional Rs 5/-)
• Fill the online form and get the acknowledgment form. Print it and fix the photo, sign with BLACK ink pen and send it to the mentioned address in next 15 days.

I remember the initial pain i took to apply for myself, as time is ticking by, processes are getting simpler. Enjoy one more e-governance initiative.