e PAN Card Download - How to Download e PAN Card?

By Mayashree Acharya

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Updated on: Jul 31st, 2025

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5 min read

Once you have applied for a PAN card, you can easily download your e-PAN card, a digital PAN card,  from the official websites such as NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax portal. This guide provides step-by-step process on how to download the e-PAN card:

  1. On NSDL website
  2. On UTIITSL website
  3. Income Tax website
  4. With and without PAN number
  5. With Aadhaar number 

Eligibility For e-PAN Card

  • All individual citizens 
  • Citizens must have an Aadhaar card.
  • Mobile number should be linked to the Aadhaar card.

e-PAN Card Download 

After applying for the e-PAN card, you can download it once it is generated. Usually, the e-PAN card will be generated and allotted after 15 days of its application on the NSDL or UTIITSL website. The instant e-PAN card applied on the Income Tax website will be generated within 10 minutes of its application.

However, please note that you can download the e-PAN card from the NSDL website only when you have applied for it on the NSDL website. Similarly, you can download the e-PAN card from the UTIITSL website only when you have applied for it on the UTIITSL website. The instant e-PAN card applied on the Income Tax website can be downloaded only through the Income Tax e-Filing website.

How to Download e-PAN Card Online?

You can download the e-PAN card on the NSDL, UTIITSL or the Income Tax website using the acknowledgement number or the PAN number. The steps to download an e-PAN card from different websites are detailed below.

e-Filing Income Tax PAN Card Download 

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website.

Step 2: Select the ‘Instant E-PAN’ option under ‘Quick Links’ heading.

Instant e-PAN card

Step 3: Click on ‘Continue’ under the ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’ tab.

Instant e-PAN card

Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Continue’.

Download Instant e-PAN

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar registered mobile number, select the check box and click ‘Continue’.

Instant e-PAN card OTP

Step 6: Click on the ‘Download e-PAN’ button to download the e-PAN card.

e-PAN card download

Download e-PAN Card NSDL

Step 1: Visit the NSDL Protean portal.

Step 2: Scroll down and navigate to the ‘PAN Services Links’. Select the ‘Download e-PAN/e-PAN XML (PANs allotted in last 30 days)’ or the ‘Download e-PAN/e-PAN XML (PANs allotted prior to 30 days)’ option, as applicable.

e-PAN download NSDL

Step 4: Choose ‘Acknowledgement Number’, enter the acknowledgement number, date of birth, and captcha code and click ‘Submit’.

e-PAN card download

Step 5: Select email ID, mobile number or both and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

e-PAN card download OTP

Step 6: Enter the OTP received on your email ID, mobile number or both, and click ‘Validate’. 

Step 7: Click on the ‘Download PDF’ button. However, you can download the e-PAN card for free within 30 days of its allotment. If you want to download the e-PAN card after 30 days of its allotment, you will have to click on the ‘Continue with paid e-PAN download facility’ and pay the fee of Rs.8.26 to download the e-PAN card.

The pdf file of your e-PAN card will get downloaded. You must enter the e-PAN card password to access the e-PAN card.

Download e-PAN Card UTI/ UTIITSL

Step 1: Go to the official UTIITSL portal.

Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the ‘Download e-PAN’ tab and click on ‘Click to Download’.

e-PAN card download UTIITSL

Step 3: Enter the PAN, date of birth, GSTIN number if applicable, and captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

e-PAN download UTIITSL

Step 4: You will receive a link on your email ID.

Step 5: Click on the link to download your e-PAN card using the OTP. 

However, you can download the e-PAN card for free within 30 days of its allotment. If you want to download the e-PAN card after 30 days of its allotment, you will have to pay the fee of Rs.8.26 to download the e-PAN card.

How to Download e-PAN Card Without PAN Number?

When you have applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL website, you can download it without a PAN number by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the NSDL portal. 
Step 2: Select the ‘Acknowledgement Number’ option. 
Step 3: Enter your acknowledgement number, date of birth, and captcha code. 
Step 4: Choose the mode for receiving OTP and complete OTP verification. 
Step 5: Download your e-PAN card.

When you apply for an instant e-PAN card by entering your Aadhaar number, you can download your e-PAN card after 10 minutes of its application without a PAN number by following the process:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing website. 
Step 2: Click on ‘Continue’ under the ‘Check Status/Download PAN’ option. 
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Submit’. 
Step 4: Complete OTP verification, select the checkbox, and click ‘Submit’. 
Step 5: Click on the ‘Download e-PAN’ button to download your card.

How to Download e-PAN Card With PAN Number?

When you have applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL website, you can download it by entering your PAN number by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the NSDL portal. 
Step 2: Select ‘PAN’ and enter your PAN number, date of birth, Aadhaar number (if applicable), and captcha code. 
Step 3: Choose the OTP delivery mode, complete OTP verification. 
Step 4: Download your e-PAN card.

When you have applied for the e-PAN card on the UTIITSL website, you can download it by entering your PAN number by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL portal. 
Step 2: Enter your PAN number, date of birth, GSTIN (if applicable), and captcha code. 
Step 3: Click the link received on your registered email ID. 
Step 4: Enter OTP and download your e-PAN card.

e-PAN Card Download by Aadhaar Number

When you have applied for an instant e-PAN card, you can download it by entering your Aadhaar number by following the below process:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing website. 
Step 2: Click on ‘Continue’ under the ‘Check/Download PAN’ section. 
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Submit’. 
Step 4: Complete OTP verification, select the checkbox, and click ‘Submit’. 
Step 5: Click the ‘Download e-PAN’ button to access your e-PAN.

e-PAN Card Download Password

When you download the e-PAN card from the NSDL, UTIITSL or the Income Tax website, enter the e-PAN card download password to open the downloaded pdf file and access your e-PAN card. The password to open the e-PAN card pdf file is your date of birth or date of incorporation in the following format: DDMMYYYY.

Downloading your e-PAN card from the NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax website is easy. You only need your acknowledgement number, PAN number or the Aadhaar number and date of birth to download your e-PAN card. Once you download your e-PAN card, you can submit it as proof of identity for any financial transactions or other purposes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I download my e-PAN card?

You can download your e-PAN card from the NSDL, UTIITSL or the Income Tax Website. You can visit the website where you applied for the e-PAN card, i.e., NSDL, UTIITSL or Income Tax website and click on the 'Request for e PAN card' or 'Download e PAN card' option and enter the required details to get your PAN card.
 

How to download PAN card online without OTP?

You cannot download your PAN card without OTP. You must enter the OTP to download your e-PAN card from the NSDL, UTIITSL or Income Tax website.

Can I get my PAN card copy online?

Yes. You can get a PDF copy of your PAN card (e-PAN card) online from the NSDL, UTIITSL or the Income Tax website by clicking on the 'Request for e PAN Card' or 'Download PAN card' option.

Is the e-PAN card valid?

Yes, an e-PAN card is valid and has the same legality as a physical PAN card. It can be used as proof of identity or address.

Is the e-PAN card download free?

Yes, the download of the e-PAN card is free when applied for it and downloaded from the Income Tax website. The download of an e-PAN card is free on the NSDL and UTIITSL websites when the e-PAN card is downloaded within 30 days of its allotment. If you download the e-PAN card after 30 days of its allotment, you will have to pay a fee of Rs.8.26 to download the e-PAN card.

Is e-PAN a legal document?

Yes, an e-PAN has the same value as a physical PAN. 

Is there a PAN card download app available?

Yes. You can download your e-PAN using the MyPAN app (by UTIITSL) or the UMANG app.

What are the essential documents required for e-PAN card download?

To download your e-PAN card, you will need your PAN number or acknowledgement number. If you are downloading your PAN card from the Income Tax website, you will need your Aadhaar number. 

How long does it take to download an e‑PAN card?

When you apply for download of instant e‑PAN via the Income Tax portal, it is generated in about 10 minutes. When you apply for a e-PAN card download via NSDL Protean or UTIITSL portal, it may take around 15 working days for physical dispatch or PDF generation of PAN card. 

How many times can I download the e‑PAN for free?

You can download your PAN card for free for upto 3 times within 30 days of its allotment or confirmation of changes by the Income Tax Department. However, if you download your PAN card beyond 30 days of its allotment, you will need to pay a fees of Rs. 8.26 (inclusive of taxes).

How to download e-PAN card with acknowledgement number?

When you have applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL website, you can download it by entering the acknowledgement number. Visit the NSDL portal, select ‘Acknowledgement Number’ option, enter your acknowledgement number, date of birth, and captcha code. Select your OTP mode and complete verification to download your e-PAN card.

How to download e-PAN card without email ID?

You can download e-PAN card without an email ID when you have applied for an instant PAN card on the Income Tax website. Visit the Income Tax e-filing website and click on ‘Instant e-PAN card’. Under the 'Check/Download PAN' section, click on ‘Continue’, enter your Aadhaar number and click 'Submit'. Complete OTP verification, select the checkbox, and click 'Submit'.

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Mayashree Acharya

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