20 July 2025
Gotcha! Your father’s PAN card is showing as deactivated, and you want to know how to reactivate it and how to check if a PAN card is deactivated.
How to check if PAN is deactivated? Online Verification: You can verify the PAN status on the official Income Tax Department website: Go to the Income Tax PAN verification page. Enter the PAN details to check its validity. If it shows “deactivated,” it means the PAN has been marked invalid or inactive by the Income Tax Department. Reasons why PAN can be deactivated PAN linked with multiple Aadhaar cards or duplicate PANs. Non-compliance with income tax rules. Errors in PAN details. No filing of income tax returns for several years. Mismatch in KYC or other database errors. How to Reactivate Deactivated PAN Card? Currently, the Income Tax Department does not have a direct “reactivation” process. You typically need to:
Check the reason for deactivation: Visit the PAN service centers or contact the Income Tax Department helpline. Apply for PAN correction or update: Visit the NSDL PAN services website or UTIITSL website to apply for PAN correction. Fill the form and update the necessary details. Submit supporting documents as required. If PAN is invalid due to duplication, surrender duplicate PANs as per the department’s instructions. Follow up with Income Tax Department after submission. Additional Tips Make sure your PAN is linked with Aadhaar as per the government’s mandate. File pending income tax returns if any, as non-filing may lead to issues.