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TogglePermanent Account Number or PAN is a unique alphanumeric identity number assigned to Indian taxpayers. The objective of having a PAN card is to get a universal identification key that tracks financial transactions and tax records of people. It helps in keeping a check on individuals who are expected to pay a high amount of tax.
Getting a PAN card is optional, but it is steadily becoming relevant in all financial transactions. Hence, it is wise to get a PAN card if you are a taxpayer or on your way to becoming one.
Apart from having a hard copy of a PAN card, you also have the option of downloading an ePAN from an online portal.
The ePAN is a virtual alternative to a physical PAN card. A typical ePAN has the same details as the physical PAN, which consist of:
You can apply for an ePAN only if you have an Aadhaar card with a linked mobile number. Apart from that, every person having a physical PAN card can opt to download an ePAN.
An individual can have only one PAN. Anyone having more than one PAN can be liable to fines. Since PAN applicants are rising day by day, the Indian government has introduced the ePAN service.
There are a few ways to download your ePAN card, depending on whether you are a first-time applicant or already have a physical card.
If you do not already have a PAN card, you can apply for ePAN online on the NSDL or UTIITSL website. These are the steps you have to follow:
For individuals who already possess a physical PAN card and only want to download their PAN card online, these are the steps to take.
The downloaded ePAN is valid for all transactions and tax activities, both online and offline. Let us look at each download method in detail.
The online ePAN card facility is available on the NSDL website. NSDL is the tax information network of the Income Tax Department of India. Individuals who have had their PAN cards processed through NSDL or the instant ePAN service of the ITD can download the virtual PAN card from the NSDL website.
This facility is only available for people whose Aadhaar card is linked to their PAN card.
UTIISL also lets you download your ePAN from their website. To qualify for this service, you must be a user who:
If you are one of the above, you can download your ePAN card online by following these steps.
This process is similar to the method of downloading your PAN card on UTI and can be used by people who do not have an acknowledgement number.
You can also download your ePAN with the acknowledgement number from the NSDL e-Gov website. You will find this 15-digit number on the acknowledgement slip, which is emailed to you after you apply for a PAN card.
Here are the steps to follow:
The NSDL PAN download facility lets you download a duplicate PAN card as well or reprint it. This service is available on the NSDL e-Gov website, where you can submit a request for reprinting your PAN card.
Yes, you can download ePAN with your PAN card number from the NSDL or UTIITSL website. UTIITSL lets you download ePAN with a coupon number. NSDL allows you to download a duplicate PAN card with the acknowledgement number.
You can download a PAN card without a PAN from the “Know Your PAN” facility on the ITD official website.
No, currently there are no mobile apps to download your PAN card. You can only visit the NSDL or UTIITSL website to download your ePAN.
You can download the ePAN for free within 30 days of the date of issue of your new or modified PAN card. Beyond 30 days, you will be charged a service fee of INR 8.26 for each download.
Yes, ePAN is as valid as a physical PAN card and can be used as ID proof for tax purposes, banks, and corporations.
Yes, you can download your ePAN card after 30 days through the UTIITSL website. However, you must pay a minimum service charge for late access.
You can reach the UTIITSL website helpline at 03340802999 for any assistance or issue regarding your ePAN card.