The time taken to receive a PAN card depends on the application method and whether an e-PAN or physical card is requested. This guide explains how many days to get PAN card, how many days does it take to get PAN card, and the expected processing and delivery timelines.
Key Highlights
- e-PAN: Can be received within 48 hours.
- Physical PAN: Usually takes 15–20 working days.
- Documents: Identity, address and DOB proofs are required.
- Tracking: Use the acknowledgement number to track status.
- Delivery: e-PAN is emailed; physical PAN is sent by post.
The following are the required documents to receive PAN in 48 hours:
| Proof Type | Accepted Documents |
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar card, passport, Voter ID, driving licence, ration card, photo ID issued by the government, CGHS card, pensioner card or arm’s licence |
| Date of Birth Proof | Birth certificate, passport, driving licence, matriculation certificate, pension payment order, marriage certificate, domicile certificate or affidavit declaring date of birth |
| Address Proof | Aadhaar card, passport, Voter ID, driving licence, recent utility bill, bank statement, post office passbook, property documents, domicile certificate or government accommodation allotment letter |
A physical PAN card cannot be delivered offline within 48 hours; processing and delivery usually take 15–20 working days. However, an e-PAN can be received within 48 hours through online Aadhaar e-KYC.
The following are the steps to apply for PAN Card online in 48 hours:
Step 1: Visit the Protean website to apply for a PAN.
Step 2: Scroll to ‘Application for allotment of New PAN’ and click ‘Apply Now’.
Step 3: Enter the required details, including the application type, category, name, date of birth, email ID and mobile number. Click ‘Submit’.
Step 4: Use the Token Number received on your registered email ID to continue the application.
Step 5: Select ‘Submit digitally through e-KYC and e-Sign’ and choose ‘No’ if you do not require a physical PAN card.
Step 6: Enter the required personal, contact and AO details.
Step 7: Upload the required documents, pay the applicable PAN fee and click ‘Submit’.
After submitting the application, you will receive an acknowledgement number to track its status. Once the application is successfully verified and processed, the e-PAN will be sent to your registered email ID.
After the PAN application is processed successfully, the physical PAN card is dispatched to the registered address through the postal service. The e-PAN is sent to the applicant's registered email ID, where applicable.
India Post attempts delivery at the registered recipient address. If the PAN card remains undelivered after the standard delivery and retention attempts, it is returned to the sender, such as Protean or UTIITSL. It is not kept indefinitely at the local post office for direct collection.
The PAN card processing time varies based on the application type and delivery method. Knowing how many days it will take to get PAN card helps applicants understand when they can expect to receive their e-PAN or physical card.
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