PAN Card Download - How to Download PAN Card by DOB, Aadhaar, Without PAN Number

The Income Tax Department issues the Permanent Account Number (PAN), a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number. A PAN card is compulsory for all taxpayers. When you apply for a PAN card, you will receive it at your registered address or email ID. You can also apply for a PAN card download online and get a copy of the same within seconds. 

Here is the complete guide on How to Download PAN card from the NSDL Protean, UTIITSL and the Income Tax website.

How to Download PAN Card Online?

You can download your PAN card online from the NSDL Protean, UTIITSL or the Income Tax website. However, you can download the PAN card only from the website where you have applied for a new or updated PAN card. 

For example: If you have applied for a new PAN card or PAN card correction on the NSDL Protean website, you can download the PAN card only from the NSDL Protean website.

How to Download Digital PAN Card?

The PAN card downloaded from the NSDL, UTIITSL or the Income Tax e-filing portal is the digital copy of your PAN card or e-PAN card. You can download a digital copy of your PAN card as soon as it is allotted or confirmed by the Income Tax Department.

NSDL PAN Card Download

The facility to download an e-PAN card through the NSDL Protean portal is available for applicants who have applied for a PAN card through the NSDL Protean website. Any new PAN card or updated PAN card can be downloaded free of cost within 30 days of PAN card allotment or confirmation from the income tax department. Otherwise, you need to pay extra charges of Rs. 8.26. 

Here is the process to download PAN card from NSDL Protean: 

Step 1: Go to the official website of the NSDL Protean portal.

Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Request for e-PAN/ e-PAN XML (PANs allotted in last 30 days)’ or ‘Request for e-PAN/ e-PAN XML (PANs allotted prior to 30 days)’, as applicable. You will be redirected to a new page.

Step 3: On the next page, you can choose ‘Acknowledgement Number’ or ‘PAN’ option. When you choose the ‘PAN’ option, enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, date of birth/incorporation and GSTN (if applicable), and captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

When you choose the ‘Acknowledgement Number’ option, enter the Acknowledgement number, date of birth/incorporation, captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 4: Choose any one option, tick the declaration and click the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

Step 5:  Now, enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 6: If your free download of e-PAN is exhausted, you will receive a message on the screen. Click on the ‘Continue with paid e-PAN download facility’. Select the payment option and pay the fee. 

Step 7: Your e-PAN card will be sent to your email ID as a PDF file. You can click on the download icon to download your e-PAN card. 

How to Download PAN Card from UTIITSL?

The facility to download e-PAN through the UTIITSL portal is available for applicants who have applied for a PAN card through the UTIITSL portal. Any new PAN card or updated PAN card can be downloaded free of cost within 30 days of PAN card allotment or confirmation from the income tax department. Otherwise, you need to pay extra charges of Rs. 8.26.

Here is the process to download PAN card from UTIITSL: 

Step 1: Go to the official UTIITSL portal.

Step 2: Scroll down and click on the ‘Click to Download’ option under the ‘Download e-PAN’ tab.

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page. Enter your PAN number, date of birth, GSTIN number if required, and captcha code, then click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 4: On the next page, enter the captcha code and select the mode of receiving OTP (Both Email and SMS, Only Email or Only SMS). Tick the declaration and click the ‘Get OTP’ button.

Step 5:  Now, enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 6: Make the payment, if applicable. E-PAN card will be sent to your email ID. Click on the link in your email ID to download the e-PAN. 

How to Download PAN Card Online with Aadhaar Number?

You can download your e-PAN card with Aadhaar Number from the Income Tax e-filing portal. However, the facility to download e-PAN through the Income Tax e-filing website is available for applicants who have applied for an instant e-PAN card from an Aadhaar number on the e-filing website. There are no charges to download an instant e-PAN card.

Here is the process to download PAN card from Income Tax e-filing portal: 

Step 1: Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal. 

Step 2: Under the ‘Check Status/ Download PAN’ tab click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 3: Enter ‘Aadhaar Number’ and click the ‘Continue’ button.

Step 4: Enter the ‘Aadhaar OTP’ send to your Aadhaar registered mobile number and click ‘Continue’.

Step 5: The status of your e-PAN will be displayed. When the new e-PAN has been allotted, click the ‘Download e-PAN’ to download the e-PAN copy.  

PAN Card Download PDF

When you apply for a PAN card download, your PAN card will be sent to your email ID from the NSDL Protean or the UTIITSL website as a PDF file. The downloaded PDF file containing your e-PAN card can be opened by entering the PAN card password. 

Your date of birth or date of incorporation is your password to open the downloaded e-PAN card PDF file. The password format to open the e-PAN card PDF file is as follows: DDMMYYYY.

How to Download PAN Card without PAN Number?

You can download your PAN card without PAN number when you have applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL Protean website or the Income Tax e-filing portal.

Below are the steps to download a PAN card without a PAN number from the NSDL Protean website:

Step 1: Visit the official NSDL e-PAN Download Portal.

Step 2: Select the ‘Acknowledgement Number’ option.

Step 3: Enter your Acknowledgement Number, Date of Birth, and the Captcha Code displayed on the screen.

Step 4: Choose your preferred OTP delivery mode, and enter the OTP you receive and confirm your identity.

Step 5: Once verified, proceed to make the payment (if applicable) to download your e-PAN card. 

Below are the steps to download a PAN card without a PAN number from the Income Tax e-filing portal:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-Filing Portal.

Step 2: On the homepage, look for the ‘Check Status / Download PAN’ option under the Quick Links section and click ‘Continue’.

Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number in the space provided and hit ‘Submit’.

Step 4: Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, tick the consent check box, and click ‘Submit’ once again.

Step 5: Once verified, you’ll see the option to ‘Download e-PAN’. Click on it and your e-PAN will be downloaded — no PAN number required!

How to Download PAN Card with PAN Number?

You can download your PAN card with PAN number when you have applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL Protean website or the UTIITSL website.

Below are the steps to download a PAN card with a PAN number from the NSDL Protean website:

Step 1: Visit the official NSDL Protean e-PAN Download Page.

Step 2: Select ‘PAN’ from the available options on the page.

Step 3: Enter your PAN number, Date of Birth, and if applicable, your Aadhaar number along with the Captcha Code.

Step 4: Choose your preferred OTP delivery method (registered mobile or email).

Step 5: Enter the OTP once you receive it and verify your identity.

Step 6: Complete the payment (if applicable) and download your e-PAN card directly.

Below are the steps to download a PAN card with a PAN number from the UTIITSL website:

Step 1: Visit the official UTIITSL e-PAN Download Portal.

Step 2: Enter your PAN number, Date of Birth, GSTIN, and the Captcha Code shown on the screen.

Step 3: Choose the mode for receiving your OTP — either your registered mobile number or email.

Step 4: Enter the OTP once received and verify your identity.

Step 5: Make the required payment and download your e-PAN card instantly.

PAN Card Download by Name and Date of Birth

You can download your PAN card by entering the date of birth when you applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL Protean website or the UTIITSL website.

Below are the steps to download a PAN card by date of birth from the NSDL Protean website:

• Visit the NSDL Protean website.
• Select ‘PAN’ or ‘Acknowledgement Number’, and enter the PAN/ acknowledgement number, date of birth, Aadhaar number (if applicable) and captcha code. 
• Select the mode of receiving OTP, enter the OTP and make the payment to download your e-PAN card. 

Below are the steps to download a PAN card by date of birth from the UTIITSL website:

• Visit the UTIITSL website.
• Enter the PAN number, date of birth, GSTIN (if applicable) and captcha code. 
• Select the mode of receiving OTP, enter the OTP and make the payment to download your e-PAN card. 

How to Download PAN Card with Mobile Number?

You can download your PAN card with your mobile number when you have applied for the e-PAN card on the NSDL Protean website or the UTIITSL website.

Below are the steps to download a PAN card with your mobile number from the NSDL Protean website:

Step 1: Visit the official NSDL Protean e-PAN Download Page.

Step 2: Select ‘PAN’ from the available options.

Step 3: Enter your PAN number, Date of Birth, Aadhaar number, and the Captcha Code.

Step 4: Choose ‘Mobile Number’ as the mode for receiving the OTP.

Step 5: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and complete the verification.

Step 6: Make the payment and download your e-PAN card right away.

Below are the steps to download a PAN card with your mobile number from the UTIITSL website:

Step 1: Visit the official UTIITSL e-PAN Download Portal.

Step 2: Enter your PAN number, Date of Birth, GSTIN, and the Captcha Code displayed on the screen.

Step 3: Select ‘Only SMS’ as the mode for receiving the OTP.

Step 4: Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number and complete the verification.

Step 5: Make the payment and download your e-PAN card instantly.

How to Download PAN Card from Digilocker?

Below are the steps to download or add your PAN card in Digilocker:

Step 1: Sign in to your Digilocker account.

Step 2: Under ‘Issued Documents’, search for ‘Income Tax Department’ and click on the ‘PAN Verification Record’ tab.

Step 3: Enter your PAN details, such as your PAN number and name on your PAN card.

Step 4: Tick the consent and click on ‘Get Document’.

Step 5: Your PAN card will be downloaded to your Digilocker.

Step 6: The PAN card document can be shared with requesters whenever required.

How to Download Duplicate PAN Card?

Below are the steps to download a duplicate PAN card:

Step 1: Go to the NSDL website.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Download e-PAN/ e-PAN XML' tab available at the top of the page.

Step 3: On the next page, choose ‘Acknowledgement Number’ or ‘PAN’ option. 

Step 4: Enter the required details, and captcha code and click the ‘Submit’ button.

Step 5: Next, select any one option to receive OTP - email ID, mobile number or both. Tick the declaration and click the ‘Generate OTP’ button.

Step 6: Enter the OTP and click on the ‘Validate’ button.

Step 7: You will receive the duplicate PAN card on your email ID. 

PAN Card Customer Care Number

In case you are unable to download your e-PAN card or view your downloaded e-PAN card, you can reach out to the PAN card customer care executives who shall resolve your query. Refer to the following table for the important customer care numbers you need to know:

PAN card download is easy and can be obtained in minutes. When the PAN card is downloaded within 30 days of its allotment, it is free of cost. However, you can download it anytime from the convenience of your home, irrespective of its allotment date, by paying a minimal amount of Rs. 8.26. e-PAN cards can be downloaded through the NSDL Protean website or the UTIITSL website.

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