Download e-PAN Card Online: In today's digital age, carry your Permanent Account Number (PAN) in your pocket. The e-PAN is a digitally signed, legally valid virtual card issued by the Income Tax Department of India.
- PAN Number OR Acknowledgement Number (if applied recently).
- Aadhaar Number (Linked to your PAN).
- Active Mobile Number (To receive the OTP for verification).
- Date of Birth (As per official records).
1. How to Download PAN from NSDL (Protean)
If your card is managed by NSDL (now Protean), you have two options to download the soft copy:
Option A: Using PAN Number
This is for existing cardholders.
- Go to the NSDL e-PAN portal.
- Enter your 10-digit PAN, Aadhaar Number, and Date of Birth.
- GSTN is optional, you can skip it.
- Tick the declaration box and submit.
Option B: Using Acknowledgement Number
Use this if you applied for a new PAN in the last 30 days and haven't received the physical card yet.
- Select "Acknowledgement Number" on the top of the form.
- Enter the 15-digit number from your receipt.
- Enter the Date of Birth (MM/YYYY) and captcha.
Final Steps (Common for both):
- Choose OTP mode (Mobile/Email) and verify the OTP.
- Payment: If your PAN was issued more than 30 days ago, you must pay ₹8.26 via UPI/Card to unlock the download.
- Once paid, the PDF will be sent to your email or directly downloaded.
Image: NSDL e-PAN Portal Interface2. How to Download PAN from UTIITSL
For applications processed via UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited:
- Click the UTIITSL link provided above.
- Enter your PAN Number and Date of Birth.
- Enter the Captcha code and submit.
- Verify your contact details (Email/Mobile) displayed partially on the screen.
- Enter the OTP sent to your phone.
- Cost: Free if within 30 days of issuance/correction. Otherwise, a fee of ₹8.26 applies.
- The link to download the PDF is sent to your registered Mobile Number via SMS.
Image: UTIITSL e-PAN Portal Interface3. Instant e-PAN via Income Tax Portal
This method is exclusively for users who obtained an Instant PAN using Aadhaar e-KYC. It is completely free. Follow these step-by-step visual instructions:
Step 1: Visit the Portal
Go to the official Income Tax e-Filing website. Look for the "Instant e-PAN" section on the homepage.
Select 'Instant e-PAN' from the menu.Step 2: Check Status
On the next screen, you will see two options. Click on the "Check Status / Download PAN" button.
Click 'Continue' under Check Status/Download PAN.Step 3: Enter Aadhaar
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the given field and click 'Continue'.
Enter your Aadhaar Number linked to PAN.Step 4: Verify OTP
Enter the 6-digit OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number to validate your identity.
Enter the OTP received on mobile.Step 5: Download PDF
Once verified, you will see the success message. Click on "Download e-PAN" to get your PDF file instantly.
Click the Download button to save PDF.4. Download via DigiLocker App
DigiLocker is a secure cloud-based platform by the Govt of India. You can access your verified PAN record here anytime.
- Login: Open the DigiLocker App or Website and sign in.
- Search: Go to the search bar and type "Income Tax Department".
- Select: Choose "PAN Verification Record".
- Enter Details: Input your PAN Number and Name as per PAN.
- Fetch: Click on "Get Document".
- Your PAN card is now saved in the 'Issued Documents' section and can be downloaded as PDF.
How to Download Without PAN Number?
Lost your PAN card and don't remember the number? You cannot download it directly. Follow these recovery steps first:
- Option A (Aadhaar): If you have an Instant PAN, use the Income Tax Portal method (Method 3 above) which only requires Aadhaar.
- Option B (Know Your PAN): Use the "Know Your PAN" service on the e-Filing portal to find your PAN number using your Name and Mobile number. Once retrieved, use the NSDL/UTI method.
Your e-PAN PDF is locked. The password is your full Date of Birth in
DDMMYYYY format.Example: If DOB is 1st January 1990, password is 01011990.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I download e-PAN if I lost my PAN card number?
Direct download is not possible without the PAN number. However, you can first find your PAN using the "Know Your PAN" facility on the Income Tax website using your Name and Mobile Number, then proceed to download.
2. Is the e-PAN PDF valid for bank KYC?
Yes. The e-PAN contains a QR code and is digitally signed. It is legally recognized as a valid identity proof for all financial transactions, including opening bank accounts.
3. What is the password to open the e-PAN PDF?
The password is your Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, if you were born on 5th July 1995, enter 05071995.
4. Why is the NSDL portal asking for payment?
If your PAN was allotted or updated more than 30 days ago, the free download period expires. You must pay a nominal fee of ₹8.26 to download the file.