How to Download e-PAN Card via e-Filing Portal, NSDL, UTIITSL, & Aadhaar

You can download your PAN card online as an e-PAN card through official government portals once your PAN is allotted or updated. The e-PAN is a valid digital copy of your PAN card. PAN card download can be done online using PAN number, Aadhaar number, or acknowledgement number.

Key Highlights:

• e-PAN card can be downloaded for free within 30 days of allotment from NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax portal.
• Instant e-PAN issued via the Income Tax e-Filing portal is available within 10 minutes for Aadhaar-linked users.
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar is mandatory for OTP-based e-PAN download.
• The e-PAN PDF password is the date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.

Prerequisites for Downloading e-PAN Card

Before you proceed with PAN card download online, ensure the following requirements are met:

• Your PAN must be allotted or generated.
• Aadhaar card is mandatory for instant e-PAN download through the Income Tax portal.
• Your mobile number must be linked with Aadhaar to receive OTP.
• You should have at least one of the following:
  • PAN number
  • Aadhaar number
  • Acknowledgement number (for NSDL/UTIITSL applications)

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. 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.
Step 3: Click on ‘Continue’ under the ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’ tab.
Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Continue’.
Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar registered mobile number, select the check box and click ‘Continue’.
Step 6: Click on the ‘Download e-PAN’ button to download the e-PAN card.

e-PAN Card Download via 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.
Step 4: Choose ‘Acknowledgement Number’, enter the acknowledgement number, date of birth, and captcha code and click ‘Submit’.
Step 5: Select email ID, mobile number or both and click on the ‘Generate OTP’ button.
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.

e-PAN Card Download via 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’.
Step 3: Enter the PAN, date of birth, GSTIN number if applicable, and captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.
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 process below:

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 process below:

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.

How to Download e-PAN Card 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 process below:

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.

How to Download e-PAN Card With Mobile Number?

You can download e-PAN card online using your mobile number if it is linked with Aadhaar. Follow these steps:

• Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website.
• Click on ‘Instant e-PAN’ under the Quick Links section.
• Select ‘Check Status / Download PAN’ and click Continue.
• Enter your Aadhaar number and submit.
• Verify the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• Click ‘Download e-PAN’ to get your PAN card PDF.

Note: This method is applicable only for instant e-PAN issued via the Income Tax portal.

e-PAN Card Download Password

When you do e PAN card download 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.

Final Word

e PAN card download from the NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax website is an easy process. 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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