Guidelines for Allotment of Instant PAN Through Aadhaar Based e-KYC

Subodh Jain | Last updated: 06 September 2020

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This article explains how to obtain an Instant PAN card using your Aadhaar number through a simple e-KYC process. It's a free, paperless, and near real-time facility for eligible applicants. You'll need a valid Aadhaar with a registered mobile number to apply online via the Income-tax Department's e-Filing website and can download your digitally signed e-PAN once allotted.

1. General scheme of Instant PAN allotment This facility is for allotment of Instant PAN (on a near-real-time basis) for those applicants who possess a valid Aadhaar number. PAN is issued in PDF format to applicants, which is free of cost. The applicant is required to type in her/his valid Aad

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FAQ :

The Instant PAN allotment scheme allows applicants with a valid Aadhaar number to receive a PAN card in PDF format on a near real-time basis, free of charge, using Aadhaar-based e-KYC.

To be eligible, you must have a valid Aadhaar number that is not linked to another PAN, and your mobile number must be registered with Aadhaar. You should also not possess any other PAN card.

Visit the Income-tax Department's e-Filing website, click on 'Instant PAN through Aadhaar', then 'Get New PAN'. Enter your Aadhaar number, complete the OTP verification, and submit. Keep the generated acknowledgment number safe.

Go to the e-Filing website, select 'Instant PAN through Aadhaar', then 'Check Status of PAN'. Enter your Aadhaar number and the OTP sent to your registered mobile. If allotted, you can download the e-PAN PDF.

Yes, the electronically issued and digitally signed e-PAN is a valid mode of receiving your Permanent Account Number, as per amendments to the Income Tax Act and Rules.