PAN Card Status

The PAN Card is a vital identification and tax certificate granted by the Income Tax Department to people above 18. Getting a PAN card is a must for people above 18 years of age before they proceed with a financial transaction, avail of loans, seek government benefits and more. Thanks to the centralisation and digitisation of government services, applying for a PAN card online is really easy. 

Once the PAN application process is completed, it usually takes 10 -15 days to get approved. However, online PAN applicants are often seen grappling with the status of their PAN cards. If you’re one of them, you should know that you can check the status of your PAN card online or offline via the UTIITSL or NSDL portal. This guide below will brief you on how to do so. 

How to Check Your PAN Card Status Online?

In the online mode, you can easily check your PAN card status from your phone or PC, right from your home. The steps to check your NSDL PAN Card status are as follows:

Step 1: Go to the official NSDL website.

Step 2: Select the application type. Once you choose the application type, enter the 15-digit acknowledgement number. 

Step 3: Enter the valid Captcha and submit it. 

Different Ways to Track NSDL PAN Card Status

When an applicant files for a new PAN card, it usually takes up to 20 days to receive the PAN card. However, the Income Tax Department provides the applicant with a 15-digit acknowledgement number to track the NSDL PAN Card status. Apart from online status tracking, individuals can also check their UTI PAN Card status by following the below-mentioned methods:

Check PAN Card Status By Mobile Number

Applicants can track PAN Card status through a phone call by dialling 020-27218080 (TIN call centre). The representatives of the TIN call centre are available seven days (Monday-Sunday), between 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. Before calling them, you must keep your PAN card details and acknowledgement ready to avoid any fuss. Moreover, one can also check the status of Interactive Voice Response (IVR) while talking to the executive. 

Check PAN Card Status By SMS

Any applicant who wants to track the UTI PAN Card status has to send a Text message to 57575 by entering ‘NSDLPAN’ along with a 15-digit acknowledgement number. The individual will receive the PAN Card status on the registered phone number.

Check PAN Card Status By DOB and Name

Applicants can also track PAN card status with their DOB and Name. The detailed steps to track PAN Card status using the Date of birth and Name are mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official Income tax website. 

Step 2: Click on ‘Verify Your PAN’ under the ‘Home’ category present on the right side of the webpage. 

Step 4: It will redirect you to the new page consisting of three basic steps; Enter details, Verification, and PAN status. 

Step 5: Enter the details such as PAN card number, Full Name, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number, and click on the ‘Continue’ button. 

Step 6: An OTP will be sent to the registered phone number. Fill out the security code and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

 

Step 7: IF your PAN card has been activated, then a ‘PAN is Active, and details are as per PAN’ message will be shown. Otherwise, it will show “request is pending”. 

Check PAN Card Status By Aadhaar Number

PAN card status tracking can also be done using an Aadhaar card number. All you need to do is follow the below-mentioned steps for the same:

Step 1: Go to the official e-filing website of the Income Tax Department.

Step 2: Select the ‘Instant E-PAN’ option under the ‘Quick Links’ from the drop-down menu.

Step 3: You will be redirected to another page. Choose the ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’ category and click on the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 4: Fill out your ‘Aadhaar number’ and hit on the ‘Continue’ button. 

Step 5: A security code will be sent to the registered mobile number. Enter and verify the OTP, and select the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 6: You will be directed to the next page, where your PAN card status would be shown. 

Pan Card Status by PAN Number?

You must submit a new application form if you want to modify any information on your PAN card. This application must be submitted even if your PAN card is lost or stolen. Even in this case, the PAN Card application status can be monitored using the UTIITSL website. Given below are the steps to do the same: 

Step 1: Refer to the official UTIITSL website.  

Step 2: Click on the ‘PAN Card Services’ category, and choose the ‘Track Your PAN Card’ option from the drop-down menu. 

Step 3: Enter the ten-digit PAN Card number on the new open page. 

Step 4: Enter the valid captcha code and click on the ‘Submit’ button. Your PAN card status will now be displayed on the screen. 

 Check it – Step by Step Guide to Check UTIITSL PAN Card Status Online

How to Check PAN Card Status through NSDL a 15-digit Acknowledgement Number?

If an applicant loses or forgets the acknowledgement number but still wants to check the PAN Card Status, there are two modes for doing the same: Date of Birth and Coupon Number. 

Checking PAN Card Status By DOB and Name

To track the PAN card status UTI using the date of birth and name, you should follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official Income tax website. 

Step 2: Click on ‘Verify Your PAN’ under the ‘Home’ category present on the right side of the webpage. 

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page consisting of three basic steps; Enter details, Verification and PAN status. 

Step 4: Enter the details such as PAN card number, Full Name, Date of Birth, and Mobile Number, and click on the ‘Continue’ button. 

Step 5: An OTP will be sent to the registered phone number. Fill out the security code, and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 6: In case your PAN card has been activated, a ‘PAN is Active, and details are as per PAN’ message would be shown on the screen. Otherwise, “request is pending”, would be shown. 

Tracking PAN Card Status By Coupon Number

Once an applicant submits a PAN Card application on the UTIITSL portal, a message with their application coupon number is sent to the applicant’s registered mobile number. You can use this coupon number to track your PAN card status by following the below-mentioned steps:

Step 1: Visit the official UTIITSL website. 

Step 2: Under the ‘PAN Card Services’ category, select the ‘Track Your PAN Card’ option. 

Step 3: You will be directed to a new page. Fill out the details like the ‘Coupon Number’, and click on the ‘Submit’ button. 

How can I check my PAN card status on the Protean eGov Technologies Limited website?

Checking your PAN card status on the Protean eGov Technologies website is straightforward. All you need to do for the same is follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the official NSDL website.

Step 2: Choose the application type, and fill out the 15-digit acknowledgement number. 

Step 3: Enter the valid Captcha and submit it. 

PAN Card Helpline

Contact Number: 

+91-20-27218080

Timings: 

7:00 A.M to 11: 00 P.M (Monday- Sunday)