Hi People
This information is specific to India. So if you are from some other country , please read this only for information.
I am sure everyone will need a PAN at some point of time... Now that its become online, applying and getting is very Easy.

PAN(Permanent Account Number) (Related to Income TAX) can be applied online also and the process is very simple.It will take 15 days when you follow ordinary procedure and 5 days if you apply online.

Below is the PAN Details page:
http://incometaxindia.gov.in/PAN/Overview.asp

Online application page:
https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pan/form49A.html

Please do spend some time in going through all the details in the above two pages before going ahead.

So everyone can apply for it and this number is for your lifetime.

Important
Its illegal to have more than one PAN.
If its by mistake, you have more than one... Please surrender it.