You can digitally own a PAN card and carry it around on your smartphone. Called the e-PAN, it can be downloaded from the Income Tax, UTIITSL, or NSDL website. this electronic version can be effortlessly obtained from the official websites of Income Tax, UTIITSL, or NSDL. Curious about the process? Allow us to guide you through the straightforward steps to effortlessly download your ePAN onto your device.
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How to download PAN card online using NSDL website
If you got your PAN card made from the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) portal, you can use it to download the digital version of the card. To check whether NSDL is the maker of your PAN card or not, simply turn your card over and see the company name. If it’s indeed NSDL, proceed with the given steps:
Step 1: Head over to the browser of your choice, more preferably on a PC/ laptop
Step 2: Now go to the NSDL website’s ‘Download e-PAN Card‘ page from here
Step 3: If you have just applied for a PAN card and haven’t received it, select the Acknowledgement number option. Else select PAN option if you already have one.
Step 4: Now enter the rest of the details as asked by the page such as Aadhaar number, date of birth and the captcha
Step 5: Once done, hit Submit
Step 6: On the next, you’ll be given several options to generate OTP. This includes email ID, mobile number, or both. Select as per your preference
Step 7: Click Generate OTP
Step 8: Now enter the OTP you receive on the next screen and click Validate
Step 9: If you have received the PAN in the last 30 days, you can download e-PAN for free. Others, however, will have to pay a small fee
Step 10: Simply select Continue with paid e-PAN download facility
Step 11: Select the mode of payment
Step 12: If you selected ‘Online payment through Paytm‘, a menu will open below with the charges of Rs 8.26 mentioned
Step 13: Simply tap I agree to the terms of service and click Proceed to Payment
Step 14: On the next screen, click Pay Confirm
Step 15: Now you’ll be taken to the payment gateway through which you can pay through UPI or debit/credit card
Step 16: Once the payment is made, you can download your e-PAN in a PDF format
If the PDF is password protected, simply enter your date of birth in the DDMMYYYY format.
How to download PAN card online using UTIITSL website
Just like NSDL, if you’re someone who has applied and received your physical PAN card from UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL), this is the website you can use to generate and get e-PAN online. Here’s how:
Step 1: Go to UTIITSL’s e-PAN portal here on your PC/ laptop or mobile phone
Step 2: Enter your PAN number, date of birth and the captcha
Step 3: Once done, press Continue
Step 4: Since you already have a valid PAN card, a link will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID
Step 5: Go ahead and open the link. Now verify by entering the OTP you receive via SMS
Step 6: After validating, you can download the e-PAN to your device
How to download PAN card online via Income Tax e-Filing website
If you have linked your mobile number with Aadhaar card, then look no further than the Income Tax e-Filing website to download the PAN card.
Step 1: Firstly, go to the official Income Tax e-Filing website
Step 2: From the left menu, select Instant E-PAN
Step 3: Now click Continue under Check Status/ Download PAN
Step 4: Proceed to enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and checkmark the given box. Once done, click Continue
Step 5: Now an OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar card linked mobile number
Step 6: Enter the received OTP in the given field and click Continue
Step 7: On the next screen you will have to option to View E-PAN and Download E-PAN. Select the download option.
Step 8: Save the PDF file to your device and you’re done
If you don’t see the option to download e-PAN, you may have to go back select the ‘Get New E-PAN’ option and accordingly follow the procedure to generate the file. Also, if the PDF is password protected, simply enter your date of birth in the DDMMYYYY format.
PAN card customer care numbers
In case you’re having difficulties downloading your PAN card online, here are the customer care numbers you can contact for various websites you’re downloading PAN from.
Income Tax Department – 18001030025, 18004190025, +91-8046122000
UTIITSL – +91-3340802999, 03340802999
NSDL – 02027218080
PAN Card (Protean eGov) – 02027218081
FAQs
What is e-PAN card?
An e-PAN card is a digital form of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card. It is issued by various official authorities such as the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL), and the Income Tax Department of India. It acts as valid proof just like a physical PAN card.
Is an e-PAN card as valid as a physical PAN card?
Yes, an e-PAN is completely valid just like a physical PAN card.
Is Aadhaar card cumplosory to apply for e-PAN card?
Yes, you must have a valid Aadhaar to apply for a new e-PAN. Besides that, your mobile number should be linked with the Aadhaar card.
Do I have to pay for an e-PAN card?
The NSDL and UTIITSL portals charge users a very nominal fee for generating and downloading e-PAN if the physical PAN card has been already allotted in the past 30 days.
