Applying for a PAN card, passport, Aadhaar update or driving licence often involves different government fees, and the amount can vary depending on the type of application or service selected. Knowing the applicable charges before submitting an application can help applicants plan their expenses and avoid confusion at the payment stage.

According to the supplied 2026 fee information, some government identity-related services remain free, while others require a prescribed application, update or testing fee. Additional charges may also apply in certain cases, particularly when a service is obtained through a Common Service Centre (CSC), another authorised intermediary or under state-specific rules.

Applicants should therefore treat the fee list as a useful reference and verify the final payable amount through the relevant official department before making a payment.

Government Document Fees in 2026

Here is the fee structure provided in the supplied report for some commonly used government documents and services:

The actual amount payable can depend on the application category, applicant's circumstances and other applicable rules.

PAN Card Application Charges

According to the supplied rate list, a physical PAN card through the specified paper-based application route carries a charge of ₹107.

However, PAN-related charges can vary according to the application method, delivery requirement and service selected.

A correction or reprint request should also not automatically be assumed to cost exactly the same as every new PAN application.

Applicants should verify the payable fee displayed through the authorised PAN service before submitting payment.

They should also be cautious of websites that resemble official PAN services but charge significantly higher amounts for unnecessary assistance.

New Passport Fee

The supplied report lists ₹2,500 as the fee for a new 36-page passport in the stated 2026 category.

Passport fees can differ according to the applicant's age, booklet type, validity, normal or Tatkaal processing and other application conditions.

Therefore, ₹2,500 should not be treated as a universal fee for every passport application.

Applicants should check the applicable fee for their specific application category before paying.

Any additional charges applicable to a special processing category may increase the final amount.

Voter ID Registration

New voter registration is listed as free in the supplied information.

This means eligible citizens should be cautious if an unknown person demands a large payment merely to register them as voters.

For replacement or another physical voter card, the supplied report mentions a charge of ₹25 where applicable.

The applicable procedure and fee should be confirmed through authorised election services, particularly because delivery and replacement rules can change.

Aadhaar Enrolment Remains Free

A new Aadhaar enrolment is listed as free.

The supplied 2026 rate list states that a demographic update, when carried out separately, costs ₹75, while a biometric update in general cases is listed at ₹125.

Demographic information can include details such as name, address, date of birth or other personal information, depending on the type of update permitted.

Biometric services can involve fingerprints, iris information or photograph-related updates, depending on the applicable Aadhaar procedure.

Certain mandatory biometric updates or special categories may be governed by different fee rules, so applicants should check the applicable charge for their particular case.

Birth and Death Certificate Charges

Birth and death registration is another area where the final fee can depend on timing and the relevant local authority.

According to the supplied report, these certificates or registration-related services can be available without a fee when completed within the prescribed period.

If registration is delayed, however, additional charges and procedures may apply.

The exact amount can vary according to the applicable rules of the state, municipal corporation, municipality, panchayat or other registration authority.

Applicants should therefore check the local rules rather than assuming one nationwide charge.

Learner's Licence Fee

For a learner's driving licence, the supplied rate list mentions an application fee of ₹150, along with a ₹50 test fee.

That brings the listed basic combination to ₹200 for the specified components.

However, the final amount displayed during an application can depend on the vehicle category, number of classes applied for and any other applicable services.

Applicants should check the official fee calculation before payment.

Permanent Driving Licence Charges

For a permanent driving licence, the supplied report lists ₹200 as the licence-related fee and ₹300 as the driving test fee.

Based on these two components, the listed amount would total ₹500.

Additional fees can apply for other services such as licence renewal, duplicate licences, adding another vehicle class or other transport department services.

Driving licence processes are administered through the relevant transport authorities, so applicants should follow the rules applicable to their state and application type.

Disability Certificate and Ration Card Charges

The supplied information states that disability certificates are generally issued without a fee through applicable government services.

Similarly, ration card-related services are often free, but rules can vary from state to state.

Some states may have separate charges for specific services, duplicate documents or processing through service centres.

Applicants should therefore check the rules applicable in their own state before paying anyone for these services.

Fees for Caste, Income and Residence Certificates

Unlike some centrally administered documents, many certificates are issued under state or local government systems.

These can include:

• Caste certificates
• Income certificates
• Domicile or residence certificates
• Marriage certificates
• EWS certificates
• Senior citizen cards

The fee structure for these documents may differ by state.

In some cases, the underlying government service may be free while an authorised service centre charges a separate processing or facilitation fee.

That distinction should be checked before payment.

RC Transfer and Vehicle-Related Charges

Vehicle registration certificates, RC transfers and No Objection Certificates do not have one single charge applicable to every situation.

Fees can depend on the vehicle category and the specific transport service requested.

A two-wheeler, private car, commercial vehicle and other categories may have different charges.

Taxes or other statutory amounts may also be separate from the basic service fee.

Vehicle owners should therefore check the complete fee breakup applicable to their transaction.

Trade Licence and Migration Certificate Fees

Trade licence charges generally depend on the relevant municipal body, location, type of business and applicable local regulations.

Similarly, migration certificate fees can vary according to the school board, university or educational institution responsible for issuing the document.

There is no single nationwide amount that can accurately cover every trade licence or migration certificate application.

Applicants should confirm the fee with the responsible authority.

Online and CSC Charges Can Be Different

Another factor to consider is how the application is submitted.

Even where a government department prescribes a particular fee, an authorised CSC or service provider may charge an additional service fee for assistance.

Applicants should ask for a proper fee breakup before making payment.

If applying online independently, make sure you are using the correct authorised portal rather than a private website that charges a large convenience fee for a service that may otherwise be free or inexpensive.

Passport Rules for Children

The supplied report also highlights passport validity for children.

It states that passports issued to children below 15 years have a validity of five years under the applicable rules.

However, passport validity and application requirements can depend on age and the specific category.

Parents applying for a child's passport should check the current rules before submitting the application.

The report also refers to newer passport-related digital facilities, but applicants should verify the exact availability and scope of any such feature through the passport authority before relying on it.

Always Check the Latest Fee Before Paying

Government fees can be revised over time, and different categories of the same service can carry different charges.

For example, the cost of a passport can change depending on the application type, while driving licence charges can depend on the service and vehicle class. State-issued certificates can vary even more because different states and local bodies follow their own fee structures.

CSC or facilitation charges may also be added separately.

For this reason, applicants should confirm the final fee displayed by the relevant government department before completing a transaction.

Beware of Fake Government Service Websites

Applicants should also be careful when searching online for PAN, Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or certificate services.

Fraudulent or misleading websites can imitate government portals and ask users to pay excessive fees or provide sensitive personal information.

Never share an Aadhaar OTP, banking password, ATM PIN or UPI PIN with an agent claiming that it is necessary to approve a government document.

Keep payment receipts and application acknowledgement numbers until the process is completed.

Check the Fee Before Applying

The supplied 2026 rate list gives applicants a broad idea of what they may need to pay for commonly used government documents.

A new voter registration and Aadhaar enrolment are listed as free, while the supplied figures include ₹107 for the specified PAN physical-card application, ₹2,500 for the stated 36-page passport category, ₹75 for a separate Aadhaar demographic update and ₹125 for a general biometric update.

For driving licence services, the report lists ₹150 plus a ₹50 test fee for a learner's licence and ₹200 plus a ₹300 driving test fee for a permanent licence.

However, these amounts should not be treated as universal charges for every application. The final cost can depend on the applicant category, service type, state, local authority and additional service-centre charges.

Checking the latest official fee before applying is the safest way to avoid unnecessary payments and delays.

Note: Government fees, application procedures and service charges can be revised. Applicants should verify the latest fee applicable to their specific service and category before making payment.