Know Your PAN Card

If you’ve forgotten your PAN, here are official and secure ways to retrieve it using your personal info:

1. Income Tax e‑Filing “Know Your PAN” Service

The Income Tax Department allows users to find their PAN using full name and date of birth.

• Go to the “Search for Permanent Account Number (PAN)” service on the e‑Filing portal
• Enter your name (surname, first, middle) and DOB
• You’ll receive details like PAN number, jurisdiction, and status (active/inactive)

Note: Many third-party summaries mentioned this feature, though the exact interface may change over time .

2. Verify via e‑Filing Login

If you’re registered on the Income Tax e‑Filing site:

1. Log in to your account
2. Go to “Profile Settings” → “PAN details”
3. View your PAN number and other registered details

3. Toll‑Free Helpline

Call to retrieve or verify your PAN:

• Protean (ex-NSDL): 020‑27218080
• UTI‑ITSL: +91‑33‑40802999
  These lines operate daily (7 am–11 pm or 9 am–8 pm)

4. Email Request

Email official PAN agencies with your name, DOB, and contact details:

• Protean (NSDL): [email protected]
• UTI‑ITSL: [email protected]

5. Mobile Apps / SMS

• Use the “My PAN” app to retrieve PAN via OTP verification
• SMS “NSDLPAN <15-digit acknowledgement number>” to 57575 to check PAN application status

6. Instant e‑PAN via Aadhaar (If No PAN Yet)

If you have a valid Aadhaar and mobile is linked, you can apply for or get an instant e‑PAN for free via the Income Tax site

Step-by-Step: Find PAN with Name & DOB

1. Visit the Income Tax e‑Filing portal
2. Choose “Search for PAN” option
3. Enter your full name and DOB (DD/MM/YYYY)
4. Enter the Captcha and submit
5. The portal displays your PAN, jurisdiction, and status

Tips & Security Info

• Make sure to use the official government portal, not third-party sites
• Keep your name and DOB exactly as in records to avoid mismatches
• Calling or emailing may require identity verification
• Don’t share OTPs or sensitive details publicly