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As we all know different documents are required for various government and private works in India, such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, I card, ration card, etc., but what happens to these documents when a person dies, today we will tell complete information about them through this article-

What happens to the Aadhaar and PAN cards after death?

When a person dies, his Aadhaar and PAN card cannot be used for any official or financial transactions. It is important to address these documents properly to prevent misuse and handle all administrative work properly.

Steps to be taken after the death of a person:

Lock the Aadhaar card: To prevent misuse of the Aadhaar card of the deceased, you can lock it. This ensures that the card cannot be used fraudulently by anyone else.

Link Aadhaar to death certificate: For added security and to update records, you can link the Aadhaar card of the deceased to their death certificate. This helps in maintaining accurate records and prevents potential misuse.

Surrender PAN card: The PAN card of the deceased can be closed to ensure that it is no longer valid. This can be done through various online centers. The family can also formally hand over the PAN card to the concerned authorities.

How to proceed:

For an Aadhaar card: Visit the official Aadhaar website or contact the nearest Aadhaar centre to lock the card and link it to the death certificate.

For PAN cards: Use the online portal for PAN services or visit a PAN center to initiate the closure process.