Instant e-PAN Card with Aadhaar

The Income Tax Department provides an Instant e-PAN card service for eligible individuals who have not yet been allotted a PAN. The instant e-PAN card can be applied for online using Aadhaar, an Aadhaar-linked mobile number and access to DigiLocker. The service is free and does not require a physical application or visit to a PAN centre.

Instant e-PAN Card Overview

Instant PAN Allotment through Aadhaar Card

The Instant e-PAN service allows eligible individuals who have not been allotted a PAN to obtain a digitally signed PAN in electronic form. 

• The service uses Aadhaar-based authentication and DigiLocker to obtain the applicant's date-of-birth details and supporting proof.
• No physical paperwork or in-person verification is required.
• The e-PAN is issued electronically and is a valid form of PAN. 
• The service is free of cost. 
• A physical PAN card is not issued through the Instant e-PAN service; an eligible PAN holder can separately request a printed PAN card if required.

Eligibility for Instant e-PAN Card

To apply for an instant e-PAN card, the applicant must:

• Be an individual who has not already been allotted a PAN. A person who already has a PAN cannot use the Instant e-PAN service to obtain another PAN.
• Have a valid Aadhaar number.
• Have a mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP authentication.
• Have access to DigiLocker to fetch the required date-of-birth proof.
• Not be a minor on the date of the request.
• Not fall under the definition of a Representative Assessee under the applicable Income-tax law.

Documents Required for Instant e-PAN

The Instant e-PAN service is available to individuals who have not been allotted a PAN and possess Aadhaar with access to DigiLocker. With the applicant’s consent, DigiLocker is used to fetch a valid Proof of Date of Birth (DOB).

The applicant can select any one of the following prescribed documents available on DigiLocker as Proof of Date of Birth:

• Birth Certificate issued by a Municipal Authority, an authorised office, the Registrar of Births and Deaths, or an Indian Consulate
• Matriculation Certificate
• Driving Licence
• Matriculation Marksheet issued by a recognised board
• Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) Card

How to Apply For Instant PAN Card With Aadhaar?

You can apply for an instant PAN card through the Income Tax e-Filing portal using Aadhaar-based authentication and DigiLocker.

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal and select ‘Instant e-PAN’ under ‘Quick Links’.

Step 2: Click ‘Get New e-PAN’.

Step 3: Confirm the consent and declaration for generating a new PAN using your Aadhaar e-KYC and DigiLocker details, and click ‘Continue’.

Step 4: You will be redirected to DigiLocker to fetch your date-of-birth details and supporting proof.

Step 5: Enter your Aadhaar number or Virtual ID and complete the required authentication.

Step 6: Enter the OTP received on your mobile number linked to Aadhaar and complete the Aadhaar authentication.

Step 7: Provide the required details, including your father's name, and confirm the declaration.

Step 8: Submit the request. A success message with an Acknowledgement Number will be displayed. Save it for future reference.

Note: Valid DOB proof available through DigiLocker is used as part of the current Instant e-PAN process. The Income Tax Department's user manual lists documents such as a birth certificate, matriculation certificate/marksheet, driving licence and CGHS card among the prescribed DOB documents available through DigiLocker.

How to Check Status/Download Instant PAN?

You can check your Instant e-PAN application status and download the e-PAN through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.

Step 2: Click ‘Instant e-PAN’ under ‘Quick Links’.

Step 3: Select ‘Check Status / Download e-PAN’ and click ‘Continue’.

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

Step 5: Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number and click ‘Validate Aadhaar OTP and Continue’.

Step 6: View the current status of your e-PAN request.

Step 7: If the PAN has been generated and allotted, click ‘View e-PAN’ or ‘Download e-PAN’ to access the digitally signed PAN.

If you do not already have a PAN, you can apply online for instant PAN card through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal using Aadhaar and DigiLocker. The instant e-PAN card is free and issued digitally after successful authentication. The instant PAN card can then be viewed or downloaded through the e-Filing Portal.

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