How to Download e-PAN Card Online (Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar)

Lost your PAN card? Need a digital copy urgently? You can download your e-PAN card online in just a few minutes — completely free of cost. This guide covers all the methods to get your e-PAN, check PAN status, and order a physical reprint.

What is an e-PAN Card?

An e-PAN is a digitally signed PAN card issued by the Income Tax Department in PDF format. Key points:

• It is a legally valid document, equivalent to a physical PAN card
• Contains a QR code with your name, date of birth, and PAN details
• Can be used for KYC verification, bank account opening, ITR filing, and more
• Available as a downloadable PDF from official government portals
• Your 10-digit PAN number remains the same on both physical and e-PAN

Method 1: Instant e-PAN from Income Tax Portal (Free, Aadhaar-Based)

This is the fastest and completely free method. The Income Tax Department provides instant e-PAN if your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.

Requirements:

• Valid Aadhaar number linked to your PAN
• Mobile number registered with Aadhaar (for OTP)
• PAN must already be allotted to you

Steps to Download:

1. Go to the Income Tax e-Filing portal: https://eportal.incometax.gov.in
2. On the homepage, click on "Instant e-PAN" under Quick Links
3. You will see two options — select "Check Status / Download e-PAN"
4. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and click Continue
5. An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
6. Enter the OTP and click Continue
7. Your e-PAN will be displayed — click "Download e-PAN"
8. A PDF file will be downloaded to your device

Note: If you don't have a PAN yet, you can also use the "Get New e-PAN" option on the same page to apply for a new PAN using Aadhaar — also free of cost.

Tip: The downloaded e-PAN PDF is password-protected. The password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format (e.g., 15081990).

Method 2: Download e-PAN from Protean (formerly NSDL)

If you applied for PAN through NSDL/Protean, you can download your e-PAN from their portal.

Requirements:

• Your PAN acknowledgement number or PAN number
• Date of birth

Steps to Download:

1. Visit the Protean PAN portal: https://tinpan.proteantech.in
2. Look for the "Reprint of e-PAN" or "Download e-PAN" option
3. Select whether you want to search by PAN number or Acknowledgement number
4. Enter your PAN number and date of birth
5. An OTP will be sent to your registered email or mobile
6. Enter the OTP and submit
7. Your e-PAN PDF will be available for download

Charges: Protean may charge ₹8.26 (inclusive of GST) for e-PAN reprint/download. Payment can be made online.

Method 3: Download e-PAN from UTIITSL

If your PAN was issued through UTIITSL, you can download it from their portal.

Requirements:

• PAN number
• Date of birth
• Registered email ID

Steps to Download:

1. Visit the UTIITSL PAN portal: https://www.pan.utiitsl.com
2. Navigate to "PAN Card Services" → "Reprint of e-PAN Card"
3. Enter your PAN number and date of birth
4. Verify via OTP sent to your registered email/mobile
5. Pay the applicable fee (if any) through online payment
6. Download the e-PAN PDF from the confirmation page

Charges: UTIITSL may charge a nominal fee of around ₹8.26 (inclusive of GST) for the e-PAN download.

How to Check PAN Card Status

If you have applied for a new PAN or correction and want to track the status:

Through Income Tax Portal:

1. Visit https://eportal.incometax.gov.in
2. Click on "Instant e-PAN" → "Check Status / Download e-PAN"
3. Enter your Aadhaar number and verify with OTP
4. The current status of your PAN application will be displayed

Through Protean (NSDL):

1. Visit https://tinpan.proteantech.in
2. Click on "Track PAN/TAN Application Status"
3. Enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number
4. Enter the captcha and click Submit
5. Your application status will be shown

Through UTIITSL:

1. Visit https://www.pan.utiitsl.com
2. Go to "Track PAN Application"
3. Enter your application coupon number
4. View the current status of your application

How to Know Your PAN Number

Forgot your PAN number? Here's how to find it:

Method A: Know Your PAN on Income Tax Portal

1. Visit https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/knowYourPan
2. Enter your name, date of birth, and mobile number as per PAN records
3. Verify with OTP
4. Your PAN number will be displayed on the screen

Method B: Check on Protean Portal

1. Visit the Protean website
2. Use the "Know Your PAN" service
3. Enter basic details (name, date of birth, etc.)
4. Your PAN details will be shown after verification

Method C: Check Your Form 26AS

1. Log in to the Income Tax e-Filing portal
2. Go to e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Form 26AS
3. Your PAN number is displayed at the top of the form

How to Reprint / Order a Physical PAN Card

If you need a new physical PAN card (plastic card delivered by post):

Through Protean (NSDL):

1. Visit https://tinpan.proteantech.in
2. Select "Reprint of PAN Card"
3. Enter your PAN number and other details
4. Pay the fee:
   • ₹50 + GST for delivery within India
   • ₹959 + GST for delivery outside India
5. The physical PAN card will be dispatched to your registered address

Through UTIITSL:

1. Visit https://www.pan.utiitsl.com
2. Select "Reprint of PAN Card"
3. Fill in your PAN number and verify details
4. Pay the applicable fee online
5. PAN card will be delivered to your address within 15-20 working days

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Is the e-PAN card legally valid?

Yes. The e-PAN issued by the Income Tax Department is legally valid and equivalent to a physical PAN card. It is digitally signed and contains a QR code for verification.

Q2: Is downloading e-PAN from the Income Tax portal free?

Yes. Downloading e-PAN from the Income Tax e-Filing portal (eportal.incometax.gov.in) using Aadhaar is completely free of cost. No charges apply.

Q3: What is the password for the e-PAN PDF?

The e-PAN PDF is password-protected. The password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, if your date of birth is 15 August 1990, the password would be 15081990.

Q4: Can I get instant e-PAN without Aadhaar?

The instant e-PAN service on the Income Tax portal requires Aadhaar. However, you can download your e-PAN from the Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL portals using your PAN number and date of birth.

Q5: How long does it take to get an instant e-PAN?

The instant e-PAN through the Income Tax portal is generated within 10 minutes after Aadhaar OTP verification. In most cases, it is available instantly.

Q6: Can I use e-PAN for opening a bank account?

Yes. e-PAN is accepted as valid KYC proof by banks, mutual fund companies, demat account providers, and other financial institutions.

Q7: My PAN is not linked with Aadhaar. Can I still download e-PAN?

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, the instant e-PAN service on the Income Tax portal may not work. You can try downloading from Protean or UTIITSL portals instead. It is also advisable to link your PAN with Aadhaar as it is now mandatory.

Q8: How many times can I download my e-PAN?

There is no limit on the number of times you can download your e-PAN from the Income Tax portal. You can download it as many times as needed.