NEW INSTANT e-PAN CARD DOWNLOAD / REGISTRATION / APPLICATION STATUS

The Indian government launched the Instant PAN service on February 7, 2020. The Instant e-PAN service lets you quickly get a PAN Card Status online without lengthy paperwork. Provided by the Income Tax Department, itโ€™s perfect for urgent financial needs.

Available to individual taxpayers who have Aadhaar, users can obtain a digitally signed PAN for free, update PAN details via Aadhaar e-KYC, create an e-Filing account, and check or download their e-PAN through the e-Filing portal.

Eligibility For Instant e-PAN

To qualify for an instant PAN card, you need to meet these criteria.

  • You have never been issued a PAN card before.
  • You must be an adult at the time of application.
  • A valid Aadhaar card with an associated mobile number is required.
  • Your Aadhaar card must display your complete date of birth (DD/MM/YY).
  • You must not be classified as a Representative Assessee under section 160 of the Income Tax Act.

Instant PAN Allotment via Aadhaar Card

The new provision enables individuals with a valid Aadhaar card to get an instant PAN without filling out a detailed application. The PAN card is issued in PDF format for free and contains a QR code with the applicantโ€™s name, date of birth, and photo.

You can download the e-PAN using the 15-digit acknowledgment number from the income tax e-filing portal. A soft copy will also be emailed to your registered address.

Registeration for Instant e-PAN

Applying for an instant PAN is a quick and simple process. Follow these steps:

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  • Click on the “Instant E-PAN” button on the homepage.
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  • On the Get New e-PAN page, input your 12-digit Aadhaar number, check it, I confirm that box, and click Continue.
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  • On the OTP validation page, I have read the consent terms and agree to proceed further, click Continue.
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  • On the OTP validation page, input the 6-digit OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, check the box to validate Aadhaar details with UIDAI, and click Continue.
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  • On the Validate Aadhaar Details page, check it and Accept the box, then click Continue.
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Note:

How to Check Status/Download Instant PAN

  • Open the IT department’s official e-filing homepage.
  • Select the Instant PAN option from the Quick Links section on the homepage.
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  • Tap the ‘Check Status/Download PAN’ button.
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  • Input your valid Aadhaar number and captcha code. When finished and click on the Submit icon.
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  • Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number within the given time. Check the box and click the Continue.
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  • You will be taken to a new page where you can check the status of your PAN allotment request.
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  • If the PAN allotment is successful, a PDF link will be generated within 10 minutes to download your PAN file.
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Note:

The PDF file with your PAN is password protected. Use your birthdate in the โ€˜DDMMYYYYโ€™ format as the password to open it. Hereโ€™s an example of what a PAN PDF file looks like:

FAQs

No, the Income Tax Department provides the Instant PAN facility at no cost.

Instant e-PAN is a service from the Income Tax Department that lets you quickly get a PAN using your Aadhaar number.

Instant PAN is issued within 10 minutes of completing the application process.

Anyone with a valid Aadhaar number and a mobile number linked to Aadhaar can apply for an Instant PAN card.

The Instant PAN card is generated and issued within 10 minutes of completing the application process successfully.

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