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incometax.gov.in › Instant e-PAN

AADHAAR

XXXX XXXX 1234

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MOBILE (LINKED)

+91 98XXX XXX12

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DIGILOCKER

Date of birth proof

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Can you use Instant e-PAN?

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NO PAN YET

I don't have a PAN

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AADHAAR + MOBILE

Linked for OTP

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DIGILOCKER

Have access

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Not for minors or anyone who already has a PAN.

STEP 1

Open Instant e-PAN

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QUICK LINKS

Instant e-PAN

Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing portal and tap Instant e-PAN.

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STEP 2

Verify with Aadhaar OTP

instant-e-pan › aadhaar

AADHAAR NUMBER

XXXX XXXX 1234

OTP (SENT TO YOUR MOBILE)

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Validate →

STEP 3

Allow DigiLocker

digilocker › consent

Pick your date-of-birth document, e.g. driving licence, birth certificate or Class X marksheet.

DOB PROOF

Class X marksheet

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Allow ✓

STEP 4

Note your acknowledgement

instant-e-pan › success

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NO.

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A confirmation also comes to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.

STEP 5

Download your e-PAN

check status / download

AADHAAR NUMBER

XXXX XXXX 1234

Instant e-PAN → Check Status / Download e-PAN → enter OTP.

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Need a physical card?

other official route

Apply through the official PAN service providers:

▸ Protean (formerly NSDL)
▸ UTIITSL

A fee applies — check their official sites. Avoid agents.

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Free e-PAN: incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN

Needs Aadhaar + linked mobile

e-PAN is valid like a physical card

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Full guide: eligibility, steps & FAQs

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