A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier that the Income Tax Department in India issues for tax-related purposes, financial transactions, and identification. Individuals and organisations can check their PAN data with the Income Tax Department. In this article, we will explore the various ways to know your PAN number and retrieve its details.

How to Know Your PAN Number by Name & DOB?

Although there is no mechanism currently to know your PAN number by name and DOB (date of birth), you check your PAN card data by validating your PAN and inputting your name and date of birth. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department e-filing.

Step 2: Click the ‘Verify PAN Status’ option from the ‘Quick Links’ area.

Step 3: Enter your PAN, name, date of birth and mobile number.

Step 4: Click the ‘Continue’ option and enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number.

Step 5: Click the ‘Validate’ option, and it redirects you to another webpage.

The webpage will display ‘PAN is Active and details are as per PAN’.

How to Know Your PAN Details from the Income Tax Website?

One of the legitimate methods to know your PAN number is through the Income Tax Department e-filing website. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department's e-filing website.

Step 2: Click the ‘Register’ button if you are a new user. 

Step 3: Register and log in to your account using the credentials.

Step 4: Visit the profile settings tab to select the ‘My Account’ option.

Step 5: Your PAN card details, including your PAN card number will be displayed.

How to Know Your PAN by Toll-Free Number?

You can get the details on your PAN card by calling a toll-free number. Here are the toll-free numbers to know PAN card:

• Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited toll-free number - 020 27218080 (From 7:00 am to 11:00 pm on all days)
• UTIITSL toll-free number - +91 33 40802999, 033 40802999 (From 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on all days)
• Income Tax toll-free number - 912027218080

How to Know Your PAN Status via SMS Service?

Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to check your PAN card status through SMS:

Step 1: Type ‘NSDLPAN’, followed by a space on your messaging application.

Step 2: Enter your 15-digit PAN acknowledgement number.

Step 3: Send the message to 57575.

Step 4: After that, you will receive an SMS regarding the status of your PAN card application.

How to Know Your PAN Status through a Call?

You can also check your PAN card application status through a call. Here are a few simple steps you can follow to do it:

Step 1: Dial the PAN call centre at 020-27218080 from your mobile phone.

Step 2: Provide the 15-digit acknowledgement number you received when applying for a PAN card.

Step 3: After that, you will be able to know your PAN card status.

How to Know Your PAN Card Number by Email?

You can get the details of your PAN by using the email facility. To use this method, you must send an email either to the official email IDs of NSDL (Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited) - tininfo@proteantech.in or to UTIITSL - utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com.

How to Know Your PAN Card Issue Date?

The date of issue of the PAN card is not mandatory or required for any type of verification process. However, you can find the PAN issue date on your PAN card. The PAN issue date lies vertically on the bottom right half of the PAN card. For instance, if the issued date is 3/07/2017, it will be arranged vertically as 03072017.

How to Know Your PAN Card Status by Aadhaar Number?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to know your PAN card status through an Aadhaar card:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department's e-filing website.

Step 2: Scroll the ‘Quick Links’ option to select the ‘Instant e-PAN’ option.

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

Step 4: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 5: Input the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click the ‘Continue’ button. 

Step 6: The window will display your PAN card status based on your Aadhaar number.

How to Know Your PAN Card Number by Mobile App?

If you are wondering how to know PAN card number by mobile application, you can follow this simple step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Download the PAN card mobile application from the Play Store or App Store.

Step 2: After installing the application, open it and click on 'Know your PAN details' from the bottom of the home page.

Step 3: Enter the required information, including your registered mobile number.

Step 4: Input the OTP received on your registered mobile number and click the ‘Submit’ button. You can access your PAN card information, such as your PAN card number.

Locating your PAN card number and other PAN-related details has become easier with the various online and offline methods available. Whether you choose to check through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing website, mobile apps, customer service, or via SMS, there is a solution for every situation.

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