The Permanent Account Number (PAN) card is an essential document in India, used for various financial transactions and as proof of identity. Given its importance, knowing how to check the status of your PAN card application is crucial, whether you have applied for a new card, requested changes, or need to verify existing details. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to check your PAN card status through various online and offline methods, ensuring that you can easily track the progress of your application or verify your PAN details as needed. Whether you applied through UTI or NSDL (now Protean), or need to track your PAN card status without an acknowledgement number, we have outlined all the necessary steps to help you navigate the process seamlessly.
How to check UTI PAN card status online?
To check your UTI PAN card status online, follow these steps:
- Go to UTI PAN Card Status.
- Enter your application coupon number or PAN.
- Enter your Date of Birth/Incorporation/Agreement, etc., and the captcha code.
- Click on the “Submit” button, and your PAN card status will appear on the screen.
Note: It typically takes about 15 working days to receive the PAN card after the application has been submitted.
Steps to track PAN card application status using a 15-digit acknowledgement number
To check the status of your PAN card application using the 15-digit acknowledgement number via the NSDL (Protean) website, follow these steps:
- Visit the Track your PAN/TAN Application Status page.
- Select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the “Application Type” section.
- Enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number in the provided field.
- Enter the captcha code to verify the status of your PAN card application.
- Click on the “Submit” button to view your NSDL PAN card status on the screen.
How to check PAN card status without an acknowledgement number on the NSDL website?
The TIN-NSDL (now Protean) portal allows applicants to track their PAN card status online even without an acknowledgement number. You can check the status by name and date of birth by following these steps:
- Visit the Track your PAN/TAN Application Status page on the TIN-NSDL website.
- Select “PAN – New/Change Request” in the Application Type section.
- Choose the Name section to check PAN card status without an acknowledgement number.
- Enter your Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, and Date of Birth.
- Click on the “Submit” button to get the PAN card status.
Check PAN card status through name and date of birth on the income tax website
Currently, there’s no procedure to check your PAN card application status by Date of Birth only, but you can verify your PAN card details by name and date of birth by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of Income Tax E-Filing.
- Select ‘Verify your PAN’ under the section “Quick Links”.
- Enter your PAN, full name, date of birth, mobile number, and click on“Continue”.
- Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and click on “Validate”.
A new page will appear showing “Your PAN is Active and the details are matching with PAN Database”.
Track your PAN card application status using call
If you have applied for a PAN card via TIN-NSDL (now Protean), you can track the PAN card status using your mobile/telephone. Call the TIN call centre at 020-27218080 and provide the 15-digit acknowledgement number to get an update on your PAN card application status.
How to check PAN card application status using SMS service?
If you have applied for a PAN card via TIN-NSDL (now Protean), you can check your PAN card status after three days of submitting the application form. Send an SMS in the format “NSDLPAN <15-digit acknowledgement number>” to 57575. You will receive an SMS with your PAN card status shortly.
How to know your PAN card by PAN number?
To search for your PAN card details using your PAN number, follow these steps:
- Visit the Income Tax E-Filing page.
- Click on “Register” and enter your PAN.
- Enter the relevant details carefully and click “Submit”.
- You will receive a link in your email regarding the activation of your account.
- Go to the Income Tax Department’s official website again and click on “Login”.
- Click on “PAN Details” under the section “Profile Settings”.
All the information regarding the PAN card will be displayed on the screen, including name, address, area code, jurisdiction, and other details.