Have you lost your PAN card or just need a soft copy? You are in the right place.
You can download your PAN card online through NSDL, UTIITSL, or the e-Filing Portal, with or without Aadhaar. Each method takes only a few minutes and needs basic details like your PAN number, date of birth, and the mobile number or email linked to your PAN or Aadhaar. After verifying with an OTP, you can save the e-PAN as a PDF and print it whenever needed.
This step-by-step guide helps you download PAN easily, so you can pick the method that suits you best.
Requirements to Download a PAN card
To download your PAN card online, make sure you have these:
- A PAN already allotted to you, or your acknowledgement number if you applied recently.
- A mobile number linked to Aadhaar.
- An email registered with your PAN.
Methods to Download PAN Card
Here are the three official ways to download your PAN card online.
Method 1: Through UTIITSL Portal
Follow the steps to download PAN Card online through UTIITSL:
- Visit the UTIITSL’s e-PAN download webpage.
- Enter the required details (PAN, Month and Year of Birth) and fill the captcha and click the Submit button.
- Verify the email.
- Click on Get OTP.
- Enter the OTP.
- Either you can download the PAN directly, or the link has been sent to your mobile number.
- You can download the e-PAN Card from the link provided.
Method 2: Through Income Tax e-Filing Portal
Follow these steps to download PAN card with Aadhaar Number through e-Filing Portal:
- Go to the e-Filing Portal.
- Click on Instant e-PAN.
- Find Check Status/Download PAN and click on continue.
- Enter the Aadhaar Number and click on continue.
- Enter OTP and click on continue.
- Click on View E PAN.
- PAN will display on your screen.
- Click on download.
- The PAN Card Copy will be password protected.
- You need to enter your DOB for the password.
- Your PAN Card copy will be downloaded to your devices.
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Method 3: Through Protean (it was formerly known as NSDL)
Follow these steps to download the e-PAN via Protean.
1. Using Your PAN number
- Visit the Protean e-PAN page.
- Select “Download e-PAN/e-PAN XML.”
- Choose “PAN” as the option.
- Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, date of birth (or incorporation date), GSTIN if applicable, and the captcha code.
- Click Submit and choose where to receive the OTP.
- Enter the OTP to verify.
- Pay the ₹8.26 (including taxes) if your PAN was allotted more than 30 days ago.
- Download your e-PAN as a PDF.
2. With the Acknowledgement Number
- Go to the same Protean e-PAN page.
- Select “Download e-PAN/e-PAN XML”.
- Choose “Acknowledgement Number” instead of PAN.
- Enter the acknowledgement number you received when you applied, your date of birth, and the captcha code.
- Click Submit and choose where to receive the OTP.
- Enter the OTP to verify.
- Pay the small fee if your PAN was allotted more than 30 days ago.
- Download your e-PAN as a PDF.
Both of the methods work only if your PAN was applied for through Protean.
- If your PAN was allotted or updated within the last 30 days, then there will be no charges applied.
- If your PAN was allotted or updated more than 30 days ago, you have to pay ₹8.26 (including taxes).
Disclaimer:
Be aware of spammy URLs and be sure that you are downloading PAN from the official website, like NSDL or the e-Filing Portal. Do not share Aadhaar, PAN, personal, and financial details. Don’t use unverified platforms and third-party services for downloading sensitive documents, including PAN. It can lead to financial fraud and identity theft.
Common Issues While Downloading PAN Card
These are common issues that occur:
- OTP not received on the registered mobile number or email.
- Incorrect PAN, Aadhaar, or Date of Birth entered. In such cases, apply for a PAN card correction.
- The website server is temporarily down or slow.
- Technical error during the verification process.
- PAN details are not yet updated in the database.
- Multiple failed attempts leading to a temporary access block.
- Mobile Number is not linked to the Aadhaar. So, check the Aadhaar PAN link status and link PAN with Aadhaar.
PAN Card Download Support & Help
If you are facing issues while downloading e PAN card, such as OTP problems or download errors. You can reach the customer support team through:
- Income Tax Department Helpline: +91-20-27218080
- UTIITSL Customer Support: +91-33-40802999 / 033-40802999
- Protean (formerly NSDL) Support: 020-27218080, 08069708080
PAN Card Customer Care Email Support
- Protean PAN Support Email: [email protected]
- UTIITSL PAN Support Email: [email protected]
Conclusion
Downloading your PAN online is simple once you know where your PAN was issued. You can use the e-Filing Portal’s Instant e-PAN for a free download with an Aadhaar OTP, or go to Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL if your PAN was issued through them.
The downloads from Protean and UTIITSL are free only within 30 days of issuing or update, after which a small fee applies. You need your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) ready, since it is the password for the downloaded PDF, and save a copy on your device so you always have it handy.
FAQs
Ques: How to download e-PAN card already exists?
Ans: You can download an e-PAN card that already exists online through the Income Tax Department e-Filing Portal, Protean PAN Services (formerly known as NSDL), or UTIITSL.
Ques: Where can I download my PAN card?
Ans: Download your PAN card from the same portal where you applied for the PAN. For PANs applied through Protean (formerly NSDL) or UTIITSL, download from those portals. If you got your e-PAN through the Income Tax e-Filing Portal, use Instant e-PAN.
Ques: Can I download my PAN card without my PAN number?
Ans: Yes, you can download it. On the e-Filing Portal, you need to enter a 12-digit Aadhaar number. Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number to verify.
Ques: What is the password to open the e-PAN PDF?
Ans: Your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format is the password for the e-PAN PDF. For example, if you were born on 17 September, 1980, the password is 17091980.
Ques: Is an e-PAN card valid?
Ans: Yes, an e-PAN card is fully valid.
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