Instant Pan Card

What is an e-PAN Card?

An e-PAN is the electronic version of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card. Issued by the Income Tax Department of India, it serves as a valid proof of identity and is accepted for all financial and official transactions. The e-PAN is delivered in PDF format and can be downloaded online.

Who Can Apply for an Instant e-PAN?

You are eligible for an instant e-PAN if:

• You are an Indian citizen.
• You do not already have a PAN.
• You possess a valid Aadhaar number.
• Your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar.

Note: This facility is available only for individuals, not for companies or firms.

How to Apply for an Instant e-PAN

Follow these simple steps to apply for an instant e-PAN:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in/.
2. Click on ‘Instant e-PAN’: Under the ‘Quick Links’ section on the homepage, select ‘Instant e-PAN’.
3. Select ‘Get New e-PAN’: Choose this option to initiate the application process.
4. Enter Your Aadhaar Number: Input your 12-digit Aadhaar number and accept the terms and conditions.
5. Verify with OTP: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter this OTP to verify your identity.
6. Submit the Application: After verification, your e-PAN will be generated and allotted.

Note: The e-PAN is usually issued within 10 minutes of successful verification.

How to Download Your e-PAN

Once your e-PAN is generated, you can download it by following these steps:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal: Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in/.
2. Click on ‘Instant e-PAN’: Under the ‘Quick Links’ section, select ‘Instant e-PAN’.
3. Select ‘Check Status/Download PAN’: Choose this option to proceed.
4. Enter Your Aadhaar Number: Input your 12-digit Aadhaar number and continue.
5. Verify with OTP: An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Enter this OTP to verify.
6. Download e-PAN: Once verified, you can view or download your e-PAN in PDF format.

Note: The PDF file is password-protected. The password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.

Alternative Methods to Download e-PAN

If you applied for a PAN through other portals, you can download your e-PAN as follows:

Through NSDL (Protean eGov Technologies Limited)

1. Visit the NSDL e-PAN Portal: Go to https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/requestAndDownloadEPAN.html.
2. Enter Required Details: Provide your PAN or acknowledgment number, date of birth, and captcha code.
3. Verify with OTP: Choose to receive OTP on your registered mobile number or email. Enter the OTP to verify.
4. Download e-PAN: After verification, download your e-PAN in PDF format.

Note: If your PAN was allotted or changes were confirmed by the Income Tax Department within the last 30 days, the e-PAN can be downloaded free of cost up to three times. After 30 days, a nominal fee of ₹8.26 (inclusive of taxes) is applicable.

Through UTIITSL

1. Visit the UTIITSL Portal: Go to https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN/.
2. Navigate to ‘Download e-PAN’: Click on the ‘Download e-PAN’ option.
3. Enter Required Details: Provide your PAN, date of birth, GSTIN (if applicable), and captcha code.
4. Submit and Verify: Click ‘Submit’ and choose to receive OTP on your registered mobile number or email. Enter the OTP to verify.
5. Download e-PAN: After successful verification, download your e-PAN in PDF format.

Note: The e-PAN can be downloaded free of cost within 30 days of allotment. After 30 days, a fee of ₹8.26 (inclusive of taxes) is applicable.

Opening the e-PAN PDF

The downloaded e-PAN PDF is password-protected. To open it, enter your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.

Important Points to Remember

• The e-PAN is a valid and legally recognized document, equivalent to the physical PAN card.
• Ensure that your mobile number is linked to your Aadhaar for OTP verification.
• The instant e-PAN facility is available only for individuals who do not already possess a PAN.
• Keep your e-PAN PDF secure, as it contains sensitive personal information.

By following these simple steps, you can easily apply for and download your instant e-PAN card online, saving time and avoiding the need for physical documentation.