In today’s digital era, getting a Permanent Account Number (PAN) quickly has become easy. The Income Tax Department of India now offers a service that lets people get a PAN instantly using their Aadhaar number. This article will walk you through the process.
Steps to Get an Instant PAN
- Visit the official website of the Income Tax Department e-filing portal.
- Under the ‘Quick Links’ option, click on ‘Instant PAN through Aadhaar’.
- Click on ‘Get New PAN’ option.
- Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, select the ‘I confirm that’ checkbox and click ‘Continue’.
- On the OTP validation page, enter the 6-digit OTP received on the mobile number linked with Aadhaar, select the checkbox to validate the Aadhaar details with UIDAI and click ‘Continue’.
- On the Validate Aadhaar Details page, select the ‘I Accept that’ checkbox and click ‘Continue’.
This service is available to all individual taxpayers who have not been allotted a PAN but possess Aadhaar. This is a pre-login service, where you can obtain a digitally signed PAN in electronic format, free of cost, with the help of Aadhaar and your mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Please note that the user must not be a minor as on the date of request, and the user must not be covered under the definition of Representative Assessee u/s 160 of the Income Tax Act. If you have any issues or questions, you may write to epan@incometax.gov.in.
Applying for a Physical PAN Card
Once you have obtained an instant e-PAN, you might wonder if you can apply for a physical PAN card. The answer is yes. Here’s how you can do it:
- If a PAN has been allotted, you can get a printed physical PAN card by submitting a request through the official websites of NSDL or UTIITSL.
- You can also file an offline application with Pan Service Agents for a physical PAN card.
Please note that there might be a nominal fee for getting a physical PAN card. It’s always a good idea to check the latest information on the official websites. If you have any issues or questions, you may write to epan@incometax.gov.in.
I hope this article helps your readers understand the process of obtaining an instant PAN through Aadhaar and how to apply for a physical PAN card afterwards. Happy blogging!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is an instant PAN?
A: An instant PAN is a digitally signed PAN (Permanent Account Number) that you can obtain in electronic format, free of cost, with the help of your Aadhaar number and your mobile number linked with Aadhaar.
Q2: How can I get an instant PAN through my Aadhaar number?
A: You can get an instant PAN through your Aadhaar number by visiting the official website of the Income Tax Department e-filing portal and following the steps outlined in the article.
Q3: Can I apply for a physical PAN card after getting an instant e-PAN?
A: Yes, you can apply for a physical PAN card after obtaining an instant e-PAN. You can submit a request through the official websites of NSDL or UTIITSL or file an offline application with Pan Service Agents.
Q4: Is there a fee for getting a physical PAN card?
A: Yes, there might be a nominal fee for getting a physical PAN card. It’s always a good idea to check the latest information on the official websites.
Q5: Who can I contact if I have any issues or questions?
A: If you have any issues or questions, you may write to epan@incometax.gov.in.
Q6: Can I apply for an instant PAN if I already have a PAN?
A: No, the instant PAN service is available only to those individual taxpayers who have not been allotted a PAN but possess Aadhaar.
Q7: Can minors apply for an instant PAN?
A: No, the user must not be a minor as on the date of request to apply for an instant PAN.
Q8: What is the validity of the e-PAN?
A: The e-PAN is just as valid as the physical PAN card. They both are considered equivalent.
Q9: How long does it take to get an instant PAN?
A: As the name suggests, the e-PAN is usually allotted instantly upon successful completion of the online process.
Q10: Can I use the e-PAN for all transactions where quoting PAN is mandatory?
A: Yes, the e-PAN can be used for all transactions where quoting PAN is mandatory.