PAN Card Download - How to Download PAN Card From NSDL, UTIITSL, Name, DOB & Aadhaar Number

PAN card download allows individuals to access a digital copy of their Permanent Account Number (e-PAN card), issued by the Income Tax Department. You can download PAN card online through NSDL (Protean), UTIITSL, or the Income Tax e‑Filing portal using Aadhaar, PAN number, or acknowledgement details.

This guide explains how to download PAN card online and offline in detail. 

Key Highlights

• Fastest Method: Download e-PAN instantly via Income Tax e-Filing portal (for Instant e-PAN applicants).
• Free Download Window: Free within 30 days of PAN allotment (Protean/UTIITSL).
• After 30 Days: ₹8.26 fee for e-PAN download (including GST).

The facility to download an e-PAN card through the NSDL Protean portal is available for applicants who have applied for a PAN card through the NSDL Protean website. Any new PAN card or updated PAN card can be downloaded free of cost within 30 days of PAN card allotment or confirmation from the income tax department. Otherwise, you need to pay extra charges of ₹8.26. 

NSDL PAN card download can be done via two methods:

• Using PAN 
• Using Acknowledgement number

Here is the process for NSDL PAN card download: 

Step 1: Go to the official website of the NSDL Protean portal.

Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Request for e-PAN/ e-PAN XML (PANs allotted in last 30 days)’ or ‘Request for e-PAN/ e-PAN XML (PANs allotted prior to 30 days)’, as applicable. You will be redirected to a new page.

Step 3 (a): Download e-PAN by PAN

On the next page, choose the ‘PAN’ option, enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, date of birth/incorporation and GSTN (if applicable), and captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 3(b): Download e-PAN by Acknowledgement number

When you choose the ‘Acknowledgement Number’ option, enter the Acknowledgement number, date of birth/incorporation, captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 4: Choose any one option to receive OTP - Email ID, mobile number or both, tick the declaration and click the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

Step 5:  Now, enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 6: If your free download of e-PAN is exhausted, you will receive a message on the screen. Click on the ‘Continue with paid e-PAN download facility’. Select the payment option and pay the fee. 

Step 7: Your e-PAN card will be sent to your email ID as a PDF file. You can click on the download icon to download your e-PAN card. 

How to Download PAN Card from UTIITSL?

The facility to download e-PAN through the UTIITSL portal is available for applicants who have applied for a PAN card through the UTIITSL portal. Any new PAN card or updated PAN card can be downloaded free of cost within 30 days of PAN card allotment or confirmation from the income tax department. Otherwise, you need to pay extra charges of ₹8.26.

Here is the process to download PAN card from UTIITSL: 

Step 1: Go to the official UTIITSL portal.

Step 2: Scroll down and click on the ‘Click to Download’ option under the ‘Download e-PAN’ tab.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. Enter your PAN number, date of birth, GSTIN number if required, and captcha code, then click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 4: On the next page, enter the captcha code and select the mode of receiving OTP (Both Email and SMS, Only Email or Only SMS). Tick the declaration and click the ‘Get OTP’ button.

Step 5:  Now, enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 6: Make the payment, if applicable. E-PAN card will be sent to your email ID. Click on the link in your email ID to download the e-PAN. 

How to Download PAN Card Online with Aadhaar Number?

You can download your e-PAN card with Aadhaar Number from the Income Tax e-filing portal. However, the facility to download PAN card with Aadhaar number is only available for applicants who have applied for an instant e-PAN card on the e-filing website. There are no charges to download an instant e-PAN card.

Here is the process to download PAN card from Income Tax e-filing portal: 

Step 1: Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal. 

Step 2: Under the ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’ tab click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 3: Enter ‘Aadhaar Number’ and click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 4: Enter the ‘Aadhaar OTP’ send to your Aadhaar registered mobile number and click ‘Continue’.

Step 5: The status of your e-PAN will be displayed. When the new e-PAN has been allotted, click the ‘Download e-PAN’ to download the e-PAN copy.  

PAN Card Download by Name and Date of Birth

You cannot download your PAN card using only your name and date of birth.

The date of birth is required only for identity verification while downloading e-PAN using:

• PAN number, or
• Acknowledgement number, or
• Aadhaar (Instant e-PAN cases).

If you do not know your PAN number, first retrieve it through the Income Tax e-Filing portal before attempting to download your e-PAN.

How to Download PAN Card From Digilocker?

Step 1: Sign in to your Digilocker account.

Step 2: Under ‘Issued Documents’, search for ‘Income Tax Department’ and click on the ‘PAN Verification Record’ tab.

Step 3: Enter your PAN details, such as your PAN number and name on your PAN card.

Step 4: Tick the consent and click on ‘Get Document’.

Step 5: Your PAN card will be downloaded to your Digilocker.

Step 6: The PAN card document can be shared with requesters whenever required.

How to Download Duplicate PAN Card?

If your PAN card is lost, damaged, or misplaced, you must apply for a PAN Reprint through the official portal. The e-PAN download alone does not issue a physical card.

Method 1: Duplicate PAN Card Through Protean (NSDL)

Step 1: Go to the Reprint of PAN Card page under PAN services.
Step 2: Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar (if required), Date of Birth, and captcha code.
Step 3: Verify your details using OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
Step 4: Confirm the address for dispatch (as per PAN database).
Step 5: Pay the reprint fee (₹50 approx. for Indian address; higher for foreign address).
Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive an acknowledgement receipt.

The duplicate PAN card will be dispatched to your registered address within 15–20 working days.

Method 2: Duplicate PAN Card Through UTIITSL

Step 1: Go to the Reprint PAN Card page under PAN services on the UTIITSL website.
Step 2: Enter your PAN number, Date of Birth/Incorporation, and the captcha code displayed on the screen.
Step 3: Click on Submit to validate your PAN details.
Step 4: Choose the OTP authentication mode (registered mobile number, email ID, or both) and complete the verification.
Step 5: Confirm your address as per PAN database records for dispatch of the duplicate card.
Step 6: Pay the applicable reprint fee online through available payment modes.
Step 7: After successful payment, an acknowledgement receipt will be generated. Save the acknowledgement number to track the dispatch status.

PAN Card Download PDF

When you apply for a PAN card download, your PAN card will be sent to your email ID from the NSDL Protean or the UTIITSL website as a PDF file. The downloaded PDF file containing your e-PAN card can be opened by entering the PAN card password.

Your date of birth or date of incorporation is your password to open the downloaded e-PAN card PDF file. The password format to open the e-PAN card PDF file is as follows: DDMMYYYY.

PAN Card Customer Care Number

In case you are unable to download your e-PAN card or view your downloaded e-PAN card, you can reach out to the PAN card customer care to resolve your query:

Income Tax Department/Protean (NSDL): 020-27218080, 08069708080
UTIITSL: +91-33-40802999, 033-40802999

PAN Card Customer Care Email ID

You can even send an email to the following PAN card customer care email ID's to resolve your queries related to PAN card download.

UTIITSL - utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com
NSDL - tininfo@proteantech.in

PAN card download is easy and can be completed within minutes through NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax e‑Filing portal. If downloaded within 30 days of issuance, the e‑PAN is free. After 30 days, a small fee applies. Ensure your Aadhaar‑linked mobile number is active to receive OTP for verification.