A Guide To Obtain Instant PAN Card Through Aadhaar

Instant PAN facility is now made easy with Central Government’s Digital India programme that also has several other cost-effective facilities. Officially launched on 28th May 2020, this facility allows applicants to generate an e-PAN within a few minutes. According to the data derived from the Income Tax Department, 6.88 lakh requests were received for instant PAN up until May 2020. 

The following has all the details regarding the instant PAN card online application procedure, eligibility criteria and more. 

Prerequisites for Generating Instant PAN

The sole purpose of launching this paperless, free-of-cost facility was to help individuals avoid standing in queues for hours to get their permanent account number (PAN). One can easily generate an e-PAN by quoting his/her 12-digit Aadhaar number and authenticate using the OTP sent to their phone number. 

To avail this facility and get the document within 10 minutes, keep the following pointers in mind:

• You cannot already have a PAN card issued under your name
• You must have a valid Aadhaar number as you will be using that only to generate your instant PAN card online 
• The Aadhaar should not be linked with another PAN
• Your mobile number has to be linked with your Aadhaar number for OTP based verification 
• Ensure that your email ID is registered with your Aadhaar so that you can receive a copy of your PAN card online 

Moreover, note that you can only opt for this Aadhaar based facility when applying for a new PAN only. This means that in case you want to make corrections or any kind of changes in your existing PAN, it cannot be done using this feature. 

Steps to Apply for an Instant PAN Using Aadhaar

Once you meet all the necessary parameters, here is how you can apply for PAN with an Aadhaar card:

Step 1

Go to the website of the Income Tax Department.

Step 2

Navigate to the ‘Quick Links’ segment and click on the ‘Instant PAN through Aadhaar’ button.

Step 3

Next, select the ‘Get New PAN’ option, and you will land on a new page.

Step 4

You need to type in your Aadhaar number here and submit the CAPTCHA code as well.

Step 5

After that, a one-time password will be generated and sent to your mobile number that is registered with UIDAI. 

Step 6

Enter that One Time Password and tap on ‘Validate Aadhaar OTP and Continue’ to proceed further.

Step 7

You will land on another page. There, you will have to provide the details of your Aadhaar card again and click on ‘Submit PAN Request’.

Lastly, you will receive an acknowledgement number, which you can use to track your application status.

Also read – Steps To Apply For PAN Card Online

Check Status of Your Instant PAN 

Using that 15-digit acknowledgement number, you can check your instant PAN card status by following these simple steps:

Step 1

Go to the online portal of the Income Tax Department first and navigate to the ‘Quick Links’ section.

Step 2

Look for ‘Instant PAN through Aadhaar’ and click on it.

Step 3

Click on ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’ to proceed further.

Step 4

On another page, you will have to provide your Aadhaar details along with a CAPTCHA code. After that, click on ‘Submit’. 

Step 5

You will receive a One Time Password on your mobile number; enter it in the required box. 

Step 6

A new page will open where the complete details regarding your PAN application status will be available. 

Upon successful PAN allocation, you will be provided with a link that you can use to download the e-PAN. 

Also read – How To Access Your PAN Card Details Online?

Final Word

Keep in mind that the PDF file of your e-PAN will contain a QR code where all the demographic details, such as name, date of birth, etc., are available. To open the file and download it, you need to enter your date of birth (‘DDMMYYYY’ format) as the password. 

So, if you are looking to open a bank account or planning to avail a business loan, generate an instant PAN card online without any hassle. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I apply for a new PAN if I already have a PAN card?

You must keep in mind that it is illegal for individuals or business entities to have more than one PAN. In case the IT Department catches the card holder, it may impose a penalty or take legal action. 

What to do if I do not receive OTP while applying for e-PAN?

The PAN application has to be validated by the one-time password sent to your registered number. In case you do not receive it, resubmit the Aadhaar e-KYC page. That said, if you find that the issue persists, get in touch with UIDAI.

Will I be receiving my PAN card in physical form later?

No, keep in mind that if you are availing an e-PAN already, you cannot get any physical copy of it later. However, you can use this soft copy everywhere and meet all sorts of requirements. 

 Does the Income Tax Department conduct any in-person verification before issuing e-PAN?

No, the process of generating your e-PAN will be completely online. So, you will not have to visit any centre for in-person verification. However, make sure you are submitting your Aadhaar details properly to avoid any issue while generating the instant PAN card.

How will I be sure that my instant PAN card generation request is successful?

Once you provide all the necessary information during the application process, you will receive an OTP to validate the details. After submitting the OTP, you will receive an acknowledgement ID which indicates that the application process has been completed successfully. 

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