{"id":7876,"date":"2025-07-16T06:26:45","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=7876"},"modified":"2025-07-16T06:26:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T06:26:46","slug":"know-your-pan-card","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/know-your-pan-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Know Your PAN Card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#x2019;ve forgotten your PAN, here are official and secure ways to retrieve it using your personal info:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-income-tax-e-filing-know-your-pan-service\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/income-tax\/\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Income Tax<\/a> e&#x2011;Filing &#x201C;Know Your PAN&#x201D; Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Income <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/tax\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>Tax<\/a> Department<\/strong> allows users to find their PAN using full name and date of birth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>&#x201C;Search for Permanent Account Number (PAN)&#x201D;<\/strong> service on the e&#x2011;Filing portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>name (surname, first, middle)<\/strong> and <strong>DOB<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#x2019;ll receive details like <strong>PAN number<\/strong>, <strong>jurisdiction<\/strong>, and <strong>status<\/strong> (active\/inactive)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note:<\/em> Many third-party summaries mentioned this feature, though the exact interface may change over time .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-verify-via-e-filing-login\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Verify via e&#x2011;Filing Login<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#x2019;re registered on the Income Tax e&#x2011;Filing site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>&#x201C;Profile Settings&#x201D; &#x2192; &#x201C;PAN details&#x201D;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View your PAN number and other registered details<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-toll-free-helpline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Toll&#x2011;Free Helpline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Call to retrieve or verify your PAN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protean (ex-<a class=\"glossaryLink\"  href=\"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/nsdl\/\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]'  tabindex='0' role='link'>NSDL<\/a>)<\/strong>: 020&#x2011;27218080<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UTI&#x2011;ITSL<\/strong>: +91&#x2011;33&#x2011;40802999<br>These lines operate daily (7&#x202F;am&#x2013;11&#x202F;pm or 9&#x202F;am&#x2013;8&#x202F;pm)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-email-request\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Email Request<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Email official PAN agencies with your name, DOB, and contact details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protean (NSDL)<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:tininfo@proteantech.in\">tininfo@proteantech.in<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>UTI&#x2011;ITSL<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com\">utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-mobile-apps-sms\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Mobile Apps \/ SMS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>&#x201C;My PAN&#x201D;<\/strong> app to retrieve PAN via OTP verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SMS <strong>&ldquo;NSDLPAN &lt;15-digit acknowledgement number&gt;&rdquo;<\/strong> to <strong>57575<\/strong> to check PAN application status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-instant-e-pan-via-aadhaar-if-no-pan-yet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Instant e&#x2011;PAN via Aadhaar (If No PAN Yet)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a valid Aadhaar and mobile is linked, you can apply for or get an instant e&#x2011;PAN for free via the Income Tax site<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"step-by-step-find-pan-with-name-dob\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-by-Step: Find PAN with Name &amp; DOB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the Income Tax e&#x2011;Filing portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>&#x201C;Search for PAN&#x201D;<\/strong> option<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your <strong>full name<\/strong> and <strong>DOB (DD\/MM\/YYYY)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the Captcha and submit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The portal displays your PAN, jurisdiction, and status<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tips-security-info\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips &amp; Security Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure to use the <strong>official government portal<\/strong>, not third-party sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your <strong>name and DOB exactly as in records<\/strong> to avoid mismatches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calling or emailing may require identity verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#x2019;t share OTPs or sensitive details publicly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#x2019;ve forgotten your PAN, here are official and secure ways to retrieve it using your personal info: 1. Income Tax e&#x2011;Filing &#x201C;Know Your PAN&#x201D; Service The Income Tax Department allows users to find their PAN using full name and date of birth. 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