If you’ve forgotten or misplaced your Permanent Account Number (PAN), you can retrieve it through official online and offline methods. The Income Tax e-Filing portal and authorised PAN service providers offer secure ways to check your PAN number using Aadhaar, login access, or verified records.
Key Highlights
- Fastest Method: Use Aadhaar on the Income Tax e-Filing portal (no login required).
- Logged-in Users: Check PAN in Profile → My Account.
- Customer Support Option: Call 020-27218080 (Protean) or 033-40802999 (UTIITSL) to retrieve PAN details after identity verification.
- No Portal Access: Check old ITR, Form 16, or bank records.
| ID | Best Method |
| Aadhaar linked + active mobile | e-Filing → Instant e-PAN → Check Status |
| e-Filing login access | Profile → My Account |
| Old ITR /Form 16 /Bank statement | Check printed PAN in documents |
| Nothing handy | Contact official PAN service provider support |
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:
If you are wondering how to check PAN card number using mobile application, you can follow this simple step-by-step guide:
Step 1: Download the PAN card mobile application from the Play Store. Download only the official app, avoid third-party PAN apps.
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.
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.
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:
You can get the details and status of your PAN card by calling a toll-free number. Here are the toll-free numbers to check PAN card number:
| Particulars | Toll-Free Number | Timings |
| Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited | 020-27218080 | From 7:00 am to 11:00 pm on all days |
| UTIITSL | +91-33-40802999 033-40802999 | From 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on all days |
| Income Tax Department | +91-20-27218080 | From 7:00 am to 11:00 pm on all days |
Here are the other ways to find out your PAN card number:
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.
If you cannot retrieve your PAN:
Finding 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.