How to Know PAN Card Number - Know your PAN by Name, DOB, Email & Number

If you have forgotten or misplaced your Permanent Account Number (PAN) number, there are many ways to retrieve it securely and instantly. Here's a brief on how to check PAN card number:

• Online mode:
  • By entering your name and date of birth
  • By visiting the Income Tax Website
  • By downloading the PAN card mobile app
  • By entering your Aadhaar number
  • By sending an email
• Offline mode:
  • By calling the toll-free numbers
  • By calling the PAN call centre
  • By checking your tax documents

The below guide provides the detailed steps on how to know PAN card number through different modes.

How to Know Your PAN Number by Name & DOB?

Follow the steps below to check your PAN card number from name and date of birth:

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

Step 2: Click the ‘Know Your PAN’ option from the ‘Quick Links’ area.

Step 3: Enter your name, date of birth, captcha code and click ‘Submit’.

Step 4: Your PAN card number, name, jurisdiction and PAN card active status will be displayed on the screen.

Please note: Currently the IT Department has discontinued the ‘Know Your PAN’ option and thus, you cannot find out your PAN number by following the steps above. 

Continue reading to know your PAN card number from other methods.

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

One of the popular online 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. If you already have an account, click ‘Login’ and enter your credentials to log into your account.

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: Under the ‘PAN Details’ section, you will find the following PAN card details:

• Your PAN card number
• Name of assesse
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Status 
• Address

How to Know Your PAN Card Number by Mobile App?

If you are wondering how to check 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. 

Step 5: You can access your PAN card information, such as your PAN card number.

How to Know Your PAN Card by Aadhaar Number?

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to know your PAN card through your 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 number based on your Aadhaar number.

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 to any one of the below official email IDs: 

• NSDL (Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited) - tininfo@proteantech.in 
• UTIITSL - utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com.

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 check PAN card number:

How to Know Your PAN Status Through a Call?

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

Step 1: Dial the PAN call centre at 020-272-18080 from your mobile phone.

Step 2: Request for your PAN number and provide the required details.

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

Other Ways to Know PAN Number

Here are the other ways to find out your PAN card number:

• Bank account statements - You can find your PAN card number on your bank account statements or on your netbanking profile details section.
• Previous Income Tax Returns (ITR) - You will find your PAN card number on your previously filed ITRs.

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.

Locating your PAN card number and other PAN-related details has become easier with the various online and offline methods available. You choose to check through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing website, mobile app, customer service, or email, and easily get to know your PAN card number.

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