To apply for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India, you need to submit certain documents as proof of identity, address, and date of birth. The PAN card is issued by the Income Tax Department of India. Here are the typical documents required for PAN card application:

### Individual Applicants (Adults):

1. **Proof of Identity (Any one of the following):**
– Aadhaar Card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
– Passport
– Voter ID card
– Driving License
– Ration Card with a photograph
– Arm’s License
– Photo identity card issued by the Central Government or State Government or a Public Sector Undertaking

2. **Proof of Address (Any one of the following):**
– Aadhaar Card issued by the UIDAI
– Passport
– Voter ID card
– Driving License
– Bank account statement
– Landline telephone or broadband connection bill
– Electricity bill
– Water bill
– Consumer gas connection card or book or piped gas bill
– Employer certificate (in case of government employees and public sector employees)

3. **Proof of Date of Birth (Any one of the following):**
– Birth certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Birth and Deaths or the Indian Consulate
– Pension Payment Order
– Marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages
– Matriculation Certificate
– Passport
– Driving License
– Domicile Certificate issued by the Government
– Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth

### For Minors (Below 18 Years):

For minors, the above documents for identity and address of any of the parents or guardian need to be submitted along with the proof of date of birth of the minor.

### For Foreign Nationals:

Foreign nationals applying for PAN card in India need to provide a copy of their passport as proof of identity, and the application should be submitted through the appropriate channel (e.g., Foreigners Regional Registration Office).

### Additional Points to Note:

– All documents submitted should be valid and not expired.
– The proof of identity, address, and date of birth documents must be self-attested by the applicant.
– Passport-sized photographs of the applicant need to be affixed to the PAN card application form.

Please note that the requirements may be subject to change, and it is advisable to check the latest guidelines on the official website of the Income Tax Department of India or contact the designated authorities for the most up-to-date information.