How to Track your PAN Card Status?

Tracking the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card application in India is an important step to ensure that your PAN card is issued on time and without any errors. After submitting your PAN application, you can track the status of your application to know when your PAN card will be issued. You can check the status of your PAN card application online using your acknowledgment number, or by using other details such as your name, date of birth, or Aadhaar number.

In this way, you can stay updated on the progress of your PAN application and take appropriate steps if any issues arise. In the following sections, we will discuss in detail the various methods to track the status of your PAN card application in India.

How to Track PAN card Status?

To track the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card, you can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) or UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited), which are authorized to issue PAN cards in India.
2. On the website, look for the “Track PAN card status” section.
3. Select the type of application you have submitted (New PAN, Duplicate PAN, or Change/Correction in PAN data).
4. Enter the 15-digit acknowledgment number that was provided to you when you submitted your PAN card application.
5. Enter your name and date of birth as mentioned in the application form.
6. Click on the “Submit” button.
7. You will be able to see the current status of your PAN card application, including whether it is under processing or has been dispatched.

If you have any issues or queries related to your PAN card application, you can contact UTIITSL’s customer care helpline at 1800220306 or send an email to “pan[email protected]”.

Methods To Track PAN Card Status

There are different methods to track the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card in India. Here are some of the common methods:

Online Tracking

You can track your PAN card status online through the websites of NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) or UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited), which are authorized to issue PAN cards in India. You need to provide your acknowledgment number or PAN number, name, and date of birth to check the status of your PAN card application.

SMS Tracking

You can also track your PAN card status through SMS by sending a message to the designated number of NSDL or UTIITSL. You need to type “NSDLPAN (acknowledgment number)” or “UTIPAN (acknowledgment number)” and send it to the respective number. You will receive an SMS with the current status of your PAN card.

Phone Call

You can call the customer care helpline of NSDL or UTIITSL to enquire about the status of your PAN card. You need to provide your acknowledgment number or PAN number and other details to the customer care executive to get the status update.

Email Query

You can also send an email to the customer care email address of NSDL or UTIITSL to know the status of your PAN card. You need to mention your acknowledgment number or PAN number, name, and date of birth in the email.

Check PAN Card Status By UTIITSL

You can check the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card application through UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited) by following these steps:

1. Go to the official website of UTIITSL (https://www.utiitsl.com/UTIITSL_SITE/site/pan/).
2. Click on the “Track PAN Card” option on the home page.
3. Select the “Application Type” as “PAN-New/Change Request”.
4. Enter your “Application Coupon Number” or “PAN Number”.
5. Enter your “Date of Birth”/ “Incorporation Date” in DD/MM/YYYY format.
6. Enter the “Captcha Code” shown on the screen.
7. Click on the “Submit” button.
8. Your PAN card status will be displayed on the screen.

The different status messages that you may see on UTIITSL’s website include “Application under process”, “Application is withheld for processing”, “Application is marked for duplicate/reprint”, “PAN Card has been dispatched”, and “PAN Card delivered to the applicant”.

Check PAN Card Status Through NSDL

To check the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card application through NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited), you can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website of NSDL (https://www.tin-nsdl.com/).
2. Click on the “Services” tab on the top menu.
3. Select the “PAN” option under “Services” and then click on “Know Status of PAN Application”.
4. Select the “Application Type” as “PAN-New/Change Request”.
5. Enter your “Acknowledgement Number” that was generated at the time of submitting your PAN application.
6. Enter your “Name” as mentioned in the PAN application.
7. Enter your “Date of Birth” or “Incorporation Date” in the DD/MM/YYYY format.
8. Enter the “Captcha Code” shown on the screen.
9. Click on the “Submit” button.
10. Your PAN card status will be displayed on the screen.

Check PAN Card Status By Aadhaar Number

You cannot directly check the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card application using your Aadhaar number. However, you can use your Aadhaar number to link it with your PAN card or to apply for a new PAN card. Once your PAN application is processed, you can check the status of your PAN card application through the official websites of NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) or UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited) by following the steps mentioned earlier.

To link your Aadhaar number with your PAN card, you can follow these steps:

1. Visit the Income Tax Department’s e-filing portal (https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/).
2. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” option under the “Quick Links” section on the left-hand side of the homepage.
3. Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, and name as per Aadhaar.
4. Check the “I agree to validate my Aadhaar details with UIDAI” checkbox.
5. Enter the Captcha code and click on the “Link Aadhaar” button.
6. If the details entered by you match with the Aadhaar details, your Aadhaar will be successfully linked to your PAN card.

Once the Aadhaar-PAN linking is successful, you can check the status of your PAN card application using the steps mentioned earlier.

Check PAN Card Status Without An Acknowledgment Number

To check the status of your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card application, you will need the acknowledgment number that was generated at the time of submitting your PAN application. An acknowledgment number is a 15-digit number that you receive after submitting your PAN application.

If you have lost or misplaced your acknowledgment number, you can retrieve it by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited) or UTIITSL (UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited), which are authorized to issue PAN cards in India.
2. Click on the “Reprint Application” or “Reprint Acknowledgement” option, depending on the website.
3. Enter your name, date of birth, and registered mobile number or email ID that you provided while submitting your PAN application.
4. Enter the Captcha code and click on the “Submit” button.
5. Your acknowledgment number will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.

Once you have retrieved your acknowledgment number, you can check the status of your PAN card application using the steps mentioned earlier. If you are still unable to retrieve your acknowledgment number, you can contact NSDL or UTIITSL’s customer care helpline for assistance.

FAQs

What is the validity of a PAN card?

A PAN (Permanent Account Number) card issued by the Income Tax Department, Government of India, does not have an expiry date, and it is valid for a lifetime. Once you obtain a PAN card, it remains valid and active as long as it is not cancelled or surrendered.

However, it is important to keep your PAN card information up-to-date, including any changes in your name, address, or other details. In case of any changes, you can update your PAN card details by submitting a request for change or correction of PAN data to the Income Tax Department.

Also, note that having a PAN card does not automatically mean that you are exempt from filing income tax returns or that your PAN card is an endorsement of your financial status. Your income tax return filing requirements depend on your income and other factors as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.

What are the documents required to be submitted with a PAN application form?

To apply for a PAN (Permanent Account Number) card in India, you will need to submit the following documents along with your PAN application form:

1. Proof of identity (PoI): You can submit any of the following as proof of identity:
   • Aadhaar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
   • Voter ID card
   • Passport
   • Driving license
   • Ration card with a photograph of the applicant
   • Photo identity card issued by a central or state government or public sector undertaking (PSU)
2. Proof of address (PoA): You can submit any of the following as proof of address:
   • Aadhaar card issued by the UIDAI
   • Voter ID card
   • Passport
   • Driving license
   • Electricity bill
   • Telephone bill
   • Bank account statement
   • Credit card statement
   • Employer certificate
   • Rent receipt
3. Proof of date of birth (DoB): You can submit any of the following as proof of date of birth:
   • Birth certificate issued by a municipal authority or any office authorized to issue birth and death certificates by the Registrar of Births and Deaths
   • Pension payment order
   • Matriculation certificate
   • Passport
   • Driving license
   • Domicile certificate issued by the government
   • Affidavit sworn before a magistrate stating the date of birth

Note that the documents submitted as PoI, PoA, and DoB must be valid and should match the details provided in the PAN application form. The Income Tax Department may reject your application if the documents are not valid or if there are discrepancies in the details provided.