How To Obtain An Instant e-PAN Card Through Your Aadhaar Number - Step-by-Step Guide

A Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique ten-character alphanumeric code issued by the Income Tax Department of India to individuals and organizations for tax-related purposes. It serves as a distinctive identifier for taxpayers and is essential for monitoring their financial transactions.

The traditional process of obtaining a physical PAN card can be time-consuming due to printing, mailing, and manual processing. To expedite this process, electronic PAN cards or e-PANs are now generated and delivered electronically, significantly reducing the time it takes to issue them.

The e-PAN service is designed to provide Instant PANs, nearly in real-time, to applicants who possess a valid Aadhaar number . PAN cards are delivered to applicants in PDF format at no cost. An e-PAN is essentially a digitally signed PAN card provided in electronic form, utilizing the e-KYC information from Aadhaar.

The Instant e-PAN service is available to all individual taxpayers who do not yet possess a PAN but have a valid Aadhaar number.

Steps to Obtain an e-PAN:

-Visit the homepage of the e-Filing portal and locate the 'Instant e-PAN' option.

-Once on the e-PAN page, click on the 'Obtain a New e-PAN' button.

-On the page for obtaining a new e-PAN, enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, confirm your agreement by checking the appropriate box, and then click 'Continue.'

-On the OTP validation page, select the option indicating your consent to the terms, and then proceed by clicking 'Continue.'

-While on the OTP validation page, enter the 6-digit OTP received on the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar, check the box to authenticate your Aadhaar details with UIDAI, and click 'Continue.'

-Upon reaching the 'Validate Aadhaar Details' page, indicate your acceptance of the terms by checking the appropriate box and click 'Continue.'

-After successful submission, you will receive a message confirming your accomplishment, along with an acknowledgement number.

Obtaining an e-PAN through your Aadhaar number is a swift and convenient process, eliminating the need for physical documents and reducing the waiting time for your PAN card.