The Income Tax Department has launched a new initiative called the e-PAN card (electronic PAN). It’s simply a digital version of the traditional PAN card and can be used for all your financial and tax-related transactions.
The best part? You can get an e-PAN instantly by applying online. All you need is your Aadhaar number, since linking Aadhaar is mandatory for issuance. However, if you already have a PAN card, you won’t be eligible to apply for an e-PAN. Also, keep in mind that e-PAN is only available for individuals—it cannot be issued to companies, LLPs, or partnership firms.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to apply for and download an e-PAN card online via NSDL, UTIITSL, and the Income Tax e-filing portal, as well as offline options.
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Eligibility to Apply for an e-PAN Card
To apply for an e-PAN using your Aadhaar, you’ll need to meet the following conditions:
Resident of India – Only Indian residents are eligible for an online e-PAN.
For individuals only – e-PAN is issued to individuals, not to companies, HUFs, LLPs, or partnership firms.
No existing PAN – If you already have a PAN card, you cannot apply for an e-PAN.
Valid Aadhaar – You must have a valid Aadhaar card with accurate, up-to-date details.
Linked mobile number – Your Aadhaar must be linked to an active mobile number for OTP verification.
How to Check Your e-PAN Card Status
Once you’ve applied for an e-PAN card, the next step is to check its status. Here’s how you can do it:
Step 1: Visit the official website.
Go to the e-PAN application portal.
Step 2: Select “Check Instant e-PAN Status”.
Enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number on the page.
Step 3: View your status.
After submitting the number, you’ll be able to see the current status of your e-PAN card.
Apply for e-PAN via NSDL Portal
Visit [Protean eGov PAN portal].
Select Paperless PAN Application → New PAN (Form 49A) → Individual.
Enter details as per Aadhaar.
Choose No for physical PAN.
Upload documents & pay fee.
Get acknowledgement number (for tracking).
e-PAN sent to your email ID.
Apply for e-PAN via UTIITSL Portal
Visit [UTIITSL PAN portal].
Click PAN Card → New PAN (Form 49A).
Select e-PAN only.
Enter Aadhaar details.
Upload documents & pay fee.
Get 15-digit acknowledgement number.
e-PAN sent to your email ID.
How to Download e-PAN from the Income Tax e-Filing Website
Visit Website – Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Find Instant e-PAN Section – On the homepage or under Services, click Instant e-PAN.
Choose “Check Status/Download PAN”.
Enter Aadhaar Number – Type your 12-digit Aadhaar and click Continue.
Verify with OTP – Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
Download – If allotted, click Download e-PAN to get it in PDF format.
How to Download e-PAN from NSDL Portal
Check Eligibility – PAN must be allotted within the last 30 days.
Visit NSDL Portal – Go to the NSDL e-PAN website.
Select Download Option –
Free: If PAN was allotted in the last 30 days (first 3 downloads).
Paid: If older than 30 days.
Enter Details – PAN, Date of Birth (MM/YYYY), GSTN (optional), Captcha.
Verify with OTP – Choose email/mobile, enter OTP.
Download PDF – Once validated, download your e-PAN card.
How to Download e-PAN from UTIITSL Portal
Visit Website – Go to the UTIITSL PAN download page.
Enter Details – PAN (10-digit), Date of Birth/Incorporation (MM/YYYY), GSTIN (optional), Captcha.
Submit – Click Submit. A download link is sent to your registered email and mobile.
Verify with OTP – Enter OTP (from email/mobile).
Download PDF – e-PAN can be downloaded in PDF format (password = your DOB in DDMMYYYY).
Note:
Free if issued within the last 30 days.
After 30 days → Fee ₹8.26 (incl. taxes) per download.
