incometax.gov.in › Instant e-PAN
AADHAAR
XXXX XXXX 1234
✓
MOBILE (LINKED)
+91 98XXX XXX12
✓
DIGILOCKER
Date of birth proof
✓
Swipe to apply →
eligibility-check
NO PAN YET
I don't have a PAN
✓
AADHAAR + MOBILE
Linked for OTP
✓
DIGILOCKER
Have access
✓
Not for minors or anyone who already has a PAN.
STEP 1
incometax.gov.in
QUICK LINKS
Instant e-PAN
Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing portal and tap Instant e-PAN.
Get New e-PAN →
STEP 2
instant-e-pan › aadhaar
AADHAAR NUMBER
XXXX XXXX 1234
OTP (SENT TO YOUR MOBILE)
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Validate →
STEP 3
digilocker › consent
Pick your date-of-birth document, e.g. driving licence, birth certificate or Class X marksheet.
DOB PROOF
Class X marksheet
✓
Allow ✓
STEP 4
instant-e-pan › success
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NO.
A confirmation also comes to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
STEP 5
check status / download
AADHAAR NUMBER
XXXX XXXX 1234
Instant e-PAN → Check Status / Download e-PAN → enter OTP.
Download e-PAN ↓
other official route
Apply through the official PAN service providers:
▸ Protean (formerly NSDL)
▸ UTIITSL
A fee applies — check their official sites. Avoid agents.
Free e-PAN: incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN
Needs Aadhaar + linked mobile
e-PAN is valid like a physical card
Never pay an agent for e-PAN
Free e-PAN, download help, and the Protean/UTIITSL option.