An Insight to Instant PAN facility through Aadhaar

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The Income Tax department introduced a free, near real-time facility for obtaining a PAN card using your Aadhaar number. This service is available to individuals who are not minors and have a valid Aadhaar linked to their mobile number. The online application process is straightforward, involving steps like entering your Aadhaar, validating OTPs, and confirming details, after which you can download your PAN in PDF format.

As we know when we need for PAN, we apply for it through UTI / NSDL or any other media. But recently on 13th Feb. 2020, the Income Tax department brings a facility for Instant PAN allotment in near to real-time which is available free of cost.

This facility is based on Aadhaar, which is free of cost. Individuals not being minors with a valid Aadhaar number which is linked with their Mobile number can avail the PAN allotment facility.

The process is very easy to get it online, which is stated below:

First of all log in to http://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home
Click on the left side corner on Quick Link stated as “Instant PAN through Aadhaar “.
After clicking you get a new window stating two options i.e. Get New PAN & Check Status/Download PAN.
For applying fresh Pan, click on “Get New PAN”.

Here you have to go for 5 steps:

First Enter Aadhaar Number for PAN allotment
Enter Captcha

Instant PAN Card via Aadhaar: Free and Easy Application

Confirm the 5 options as

I have never been allotted a Permanent Account Number (PAN).
My mobile number is linked with Aadhaar number.
My complete date of birth (DD-MM-YYYY) is available on Aadhaar Card.
I am not a minor as on the application date of PAN.
I have read the Terms and Conditions.

Generate Aadhaar OTP
Validate OTP
Validate Aadhaar details.
Validate Email ID (optional)
Get PAN

After applying we can check Status/Download PAN.

In this option, we have to fill Aadhaar Number and Captcha code to view status & Download PAN.

In this facility, PAN is issued in PDF format to applicants, which is free of cost. In short, the applicant is required to type in her/his valid Aadhaar number and submit the OTP generated on the registered mobile number. Once the process is complete, a 15-digit acknowledgment number is generated. Once a request is submitted, the applicant can check the status of the request at any time by providing her/his valid Aadhaar number and on a successful allotment can download the PAN. The applicant will also receive a copy of the PAN in the e-mail id registered with the Aadhaar database.

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FAQ :

The Instant PAN facility is a service introduced by the Income Tax department that allows individuals to obtain a PAN card in near real-time, free of cost, using their Aadhaar number.

Individuals who are not minors and possess a valid Aadhaar number linked to their mobile number are eligible to apply for an Instant PAN.

You can apply by logging into the e-filing website, clicking on 'Instant PAN through Aadhaar', selecting 'Get New PAN', and following the online steps which include entering your Aadhaar number, validating OTPs, and confirming your details.

No, the Instant PAN allotment facility is completely free of cost.

The PAN card is issued in PDF format, which can be downloaded by the applicant.

You can check the status of your application by visiting the 'Check Status/Download PAN' option on the e-filing website and entering your Aadhaar number.