Aadhaar PAN Link Status Check - How To Check Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status Online?
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An Aadhaar PAN card link status check helps you verify whether your PAN and Aadhaar are successfully linked under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act. You can check your Aadhaar PAN card link status instantly through the Income Tax e-Filing portal, UTIITSL portal, or via SMS. If your PAN has become inoperative due to non-linking, it becomes operative again after successful linking and UIDAI validation.
Key Highlights
- Aadhaar PAN Card Link Status Check Online: Through the Income Tax e-Filing portal (with or without login), UTIITSL portal, or via SMS.
- Late Linking Fee: ₹1,000 if applicable.
- PAN Reactivation: An inoperative PAN generally becomes operative within 7–30 days after successful Aadhaar validation.
- Offline Assistance: Linking status and related assistance are available at authorised Protean and UTIITSL PAN service centres.
How to Check Aadhaar PAN Link Status Online (Without Login)
Follow these steps to check the Aadhaar PAN card link status online without login:
Step 1: Visit the Link Aadhaar Status page.
Step 2: Enter the ‘PAN’ and ‘Aadhaar Number’ and click on the ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’ button.
How to Check Aadhaar PAN Link Status Online (With Login)
Follow these steps to complete the Aadhaar PAN card link status online without logging in:
Step 1: Login into the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Step 2: Go to ‘Dashboard’ on the homepage and click the ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ option. Alternatively, you can also go to ‘My Profile’ and click on the ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ option.
How to Check via UTIITSL Portal?
The Aadhaar PAN card link status online check can be completed on the UTIITSL portal by following these steps:
Step 1: Visit the UTIITSL portal.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on ‘PAN & Aadhaar Link Status’ tab.
Step 3: Enter the ‘PAN’ and ‘Aadhaar Number’ and click on the ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’ button.
How to Check Aadhaar PAN Link Status via SMS?
Aadhaar PAN card link status can be checked by sending an SMS.
Step 1: Write the following SMS: UIDPAN <12 digit Aadhaar number> < 10 digit PAN number>
Step 2: Send the SMS to ‘567678’ or ‘56161’.
Note: SMS can only be used to check or initiate Aadhaar-PAN linking when you have already completed the applicable requirements. If a late linking fee is applicable, pay the ₹1,000 fee through the Income Tax e-Filing portal before attempting the linking process.
How to Check Aadhaar Card PAN Card Link Status Offline?
To check the Aadhaar PAN card link status, follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the nearest PAN service centre (Protean or UTIITSL).
Step 2: Provide your PAN and Aadhaar details to the authorised executive. If Aadhaar-PAN linking or a mismatch resolution requires authentication, biometric verification (fingerprint/iris scan) may be required at the service centre.
Step 3: The officials will check and inform the PAN-Aadhaar linking status.
What does Your Aadhaar PAN Link Status Message Mean?
The Income Tax e-filing portal displays different messages when performing an Aadhaar PAN card link status check.
| Status Message Shown | What It Means | What You Should Do |
| “Your PAN is already linked to given Aadhaar.” | PAN and Aadhaar are successfully linked. | No action required. |
| “Your Aadhaar-PAN linking request has been sent to UIDAI for validation.” | Linking request is submitted and pending verification. | Check the status again later. |
| “PAN not linked with Aadhaar.” | Your PAN is not linked to Aadhaar. | Use the Link Aadhaar option on the portal. |
What Happens if PAN Becomes Inoperative?
If a PAN card becomes inoperative due to non-linking it with the Aadhaar card, it leads to serious financial consequences, as provided below:
- Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be charged at 20% instead of the standard 10% under Section 206AA.
- Tax Collected at Source (TCS) will be charged up to 5% under Section 206CC.
- Credit for TDS/TCS may not be reflected appropriately in Form 26AS until the PAN becomes operative again, subject to the provisions of the Income Tax Act.
- Taxpayers cannot file ITR or claim refunds.
- Taxpayers will be unable to submit 15G/ 15H declarations for nil TDS.
- Banking and investment transactions will fail.
- You may face difficulties opening Demat accounts or carrying out certain investments and financial transactions where quoting an operative PAN is mandatory.
What to do if Your PAN is Inoperative?
You must reactivate your PAN by following the below steps:
Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Step 2: Pay the fine of ₹1,000 through the 'e-Pay Tax' option.
Step 3: After paying the penalty, click the 'Link Aadhaar' option on the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Step 4 Enter the 'PAN Number' and 'Aadhaar Number' and click the 'Validate' button.
Step 5: Enter the Aadhaar number, mobile number, OTP and click 'Validate'.
The request to link PAN with Aadhaar will be sent to UIDAI for validation. Once approved, PAN generally becomes operative again within about 30 days.
Common Errors while Checking Status (and Fixes)
Below are the common Aadhaar PAN card link status check issues:
| Common Issues | Solution |
| Fee payment (challan) not reflected | Wait 4–5 days for the payment to be reflected in the system, then retry after confirmation. Ensure the payment was made through the e-Pay Tax facility under the correct payment category. |
| Name or Date of Birth (DOB) mismatch in PAN and Aadhaar | Update details in your PAN or Aadhaar database to reflect the exact name and DOB in both documents. |
| OTP not received | Ensure that your active mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar card. Check the network signal and SMS blocking settings, and retry after a few minutes. |
| Technical errors on the portal | Technical errors usually happen during peak traffic. Try again during non-peak hours (early morning or late evening). |
| Browser compatibility | Use an updated browser, such as Chrome, Edge, or Safari. Clear the cache and cookies before retrying in the browser. |
| e-Pay Tax payment failure | If the payment amount is debited but the transaction fails, wait for the payment status to update or for the automatic refund before retrying. Avoid making multiple payments immediately. |
| Incorrect Assessment Year selected while paying the fee | Ensure you select the applicable Assessment Year and Type of Payment – Other Receipts (500) on the e-Pay Tax portal. Selecting an incorrect Assessment Year may delay the Aadhaar-PAN linking process. |
As of the latest government data, over 60 crore PAN holders have linked their Aadhaar with PAN, while several PANs have been made inoperative due to non-linking. Therefore, it is advisable to regularly check your Aadhaar PAN card link status and complete the linking process, if required, to ensure uninterrupted tax filing and financial transactions.
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