DigiLocker is a cloud-based platform that reduces paperwork and allows the issuance, storage and sharing of the necessary documents and certifications in a digital form. Besides verifying, this cloud service allows you to select registered organisations so that you can provide e-copies in digital lockers.
For the PAN card integration facility, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has ventured with DigiLocker. The process of how to add a PAN card in DigiLocker is very simple and comes in easy steps. Here they are as follows:
Step 1: Go to the DigiLocker website, and if you are a member already, sign in with your account details.
Step 2: As you log in, you will notice an "Issued Documents" section in the top left corner.
Step 3: Under “Issued Documents", you will notice a "Pull Documents” link. Click on this option.
Step 4: Then, under it, you will see a drop-down marking partner name, select "Income Tax Department" and move to the "Document Type" option.
Step 5: This section will show the "PAN Card" option, which you must select.
Step 6: Now, search your documents by entering details such as your name, date of birth, Aadhaar number, etc. Ensure that they match your PAN card details.
Step 7: Next, enter your PAN number and select the gender section, tick on the “Agree With” section and tap on “Get Documents”
Step 8: You will notice a ‘Congratulations” message. That means DigiLocker has received your PAN data.
Step 9: To access this link, move to the "Issued Documents" section and do the same. Your PAN data will be stored on the DigiLocker official site and the app as well.
Step 10: Click on the "Get document" section to get the link. Your PAN is integrated with DigiLocker, so you can view your document or save the link.
While following this procedure of ‘how to link a PAN card to DigiLocker’, remember you can also access it through the app. You just need to open your DigiLocker app and provide your Aadhaar number to sign up. Then follow the similar steps as a website to get your link.