Instant PAN through AADHAAR - Free of Cost

INSTANT PAN THROUGH AADHAAR

WHO CAN APPLY

To apply for PAN using Aadhaar, the user must fulfil the following criteria:

vThe user should not have previously been allotted a PAN. Applicants who possess more than one valid PAN will be penalised under the provisions of Section 272B(1) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

vThe user’s phone number should be linked to the Aadhaar.

vThe Aadhaar should have the user’s complete birthdate.

vThe applicant should not be a minor at the time of applying.

vApplicants need not submit or upload any KYC documents because the instant PAN through Aadhaar facility offers a paperless process.

How to Apply for Instant PAN through Aadhaar

Step 1: 

   Visit the official e-filing home page of the IT department https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home

Step 2:

Click on the ‘Instant PAN through Aadhaar’ option under the ‘Quick Links’ section of the homepage to redirect you to the instant PAN allotment webpage.

Step 3: 

Click on the ‘Get New PAN’ button to redirect you to the instant PAN request webpage.

Step 4: 

Enter your Aadhar number for PAN allotment along with the captcha code. Cross-check the core requisites mentioned before confirming your request. Click on the ‘Generate Aadhar OTP’ to receive the OTP on your registered mobile number.

Step 5: 

Enter the Aadhaar OTP received on your registered mobile number and click on the ‘Validate Aadhaar OTP and Continue’ button once you have agreed to validate your Aadhaar details with UIDAI.

Step 6: 

You will be redirected to the PAN request submission page where you will be required to validate your Aadhaar details and accept the terms and conditions. Click on the ‘Submit PAN Request’ button.

Step 7: 

You will be given an acknowledgement number once you have submitted your Aadhar details for validation. You can view the PAN allotment status by entering your Aadhaar number.

How to Check Status /Download Instant PAN

Step 1: 

Visit the official e-filing home page of the IT department https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home

Step 2: 

Click on the ‘Instant PAN through Aadhaar’ option under the ‘Quick Links’ section on the homepage to redirect you to the instant PAN allotment webpage.

Step 3: 

Click on the ‘Check Status/Download PAN’ button so you will be redirected to the request submission webpage.

Step 4: 

Enter your valid Aadhar number and captcha code. Click on the ‘Submit’ icon once you are done.

Step 5: 

Validate your request by entering the OTP received on your registered mobile number within the specified time limit. Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed to the next page.

A Sample PAN PDF File