Bulk PAN Verification: Modes, Process & Charges

Some external agencies, both government and non-government, can register as PAN Verification agencies. They need to verify multiple PAN cards at once, and they must register for access in the portal by submitting a requisition letter. Such agencies can be banks, CBEC, DGFT, FIU, MCA, UTIITSL, etc.

Do you need to utilise the facility of bulk PAN verification? Read till the end of this article for a complete overview.

What Are the Different Modes of Bulk PAN Verification?

There are three modes to complete a PAN bulk verification, and these are as follows.

API (Software) Based PAN Verification: Here, you get to use a software-based interface to complete PAN bulk verification. The online website is mainly used to complete the process entirely online.
File and Screen-based Verification: A manual process of verifying PAN cards in bulk. You need to upload the list of PAN in a pre-defined file format, and it takes 24 hours to complete the verification. The best part is that it allows bulk verification of up to 1,000 PAN cards at once.
Screen-based Verification: This is a form of instant verification where the screen displays the verification data instantly. However, this method can only verify up to five PAN cards.

Who Provides Bulk PAN Verification Service Online?

The NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited provides online bulk PAN verification services in India. Furthermore, you can also use the UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited website for this process. However, you must complete your registration from the website to generate this facility.

Who Can Register for Bulk PAN Verification?

Various external government and non-government agencies can register for bulk PAN card verification. Some of them are listed below.

Financial institutions like banks
Mutual Fund
Insurance Companies
KYC Registration Agency (KRA) and Central KYC Registry
Goods and Services Tax Network
Credit Card Companies
Educational Institutions under the Regulatory Bodies
Stamp and Registration Department
Insurance Web Aggregators
SEBI-approved Investment Advisor

What Are the Documents for Registration in Bulk PAN Verification Scheme?

If you need to get PAN verification in bulk, you should be prepared with the following documents during this process.

SEBI Registration Certificate
Copy of RBI Licence
Latest receipt for SFT (Statement of Financial Transaction) from the IT Department
Copy of IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) issued licence.
Certification from National Housing Board (NHB)
Receipt of TCS (Tax Collected at Source) / TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) return filed.
Certification from Regulatory Bodies (in the case of educational institutes)

What Is the Process of Bulk PAN Verification?

Now, you must be wondering how to check bulk PAN verification. The first step in the bulk PAN verification process is user registration, and you need to register as a user to avail of this facility. The following steps will guide you through this process.

Step 1: Visit the official portal of Tax E-filing. Click on "Register" from the top right corner

Step 2: Enter your PAN to get started. Click on "Bulk PAN Verification User" under the user type

Step 3: Fill out the registration form with PAN/TAN details of your agency, communication details, Digital Signature Certificate, etc. Click on “Submit” after completing

Step 4: Provide an authorisation letter from the Agency's Head. Wait for the authorities to evaluate your request

Step 5: Once the verification is over, you will receive a mail on your registered email ID, which contains the activation link and User ID. Now, you can move ahead with your bulk PAN verification

Step 6: Click on the activation link and log in with the provided credentials. It will take you to the Bulk PAN Verification page

Step 7: Go to the Bulk PAN Query page. Click on the option of “Upload Query”

Step 8: Click on "Download Template". Here, you can upload up to 100 entries, including details like PAN, name, date of birth or formation of the institution, gender, name of the organisation, etc.

Step 9: Create a JSON file after validating the details. Select the type of query, and upload your files in XML format

Step 10: This screen will display the Transaction ID and Token Number after successfully completing this process. Record the details for future reference

What Are the Common User Responses to a Bulk PAN Verification Request?

Here are some common user responses to PAN verification in bulk.

Valid PAN: Name of the holder, name printed on the card, status of the card and latest update date
Events of Valid PAN With Merger, Acquisition, etc.: Name of the holder, name printed on the card, latest date of PAN update, current PAN status with the events
Fake PAN: A message showing "Marked as Fake"
Deleted/Deactivated PAN: Only displays “Deleted” or “Deactivated” status
PAN not Available on the Database: A message showing "Not present in ITD database". The IT Department might investigate if a cardholder provides proof of this PAN

What Are the Charges for Bulk PAN Verification Services?

You must pay the necessary charges if you are using NSDL e-Gov services for bulk PAN verification.

There is a free verification limit on the number of PAN cards you verify after your registration. If you need to verify more than 750 PAN cards at once, you will be subject to pay the following additional charges.

Number of PAN checks	Slab 1 (₹ 0.30)	Slab 2 (₹ 0.25)	Slab 3 (₹ 0.15)	Slab 4 (₹ 0.05)
1-200	₹ 60	₹ 50	₹ 30	₹ 10
201-400	₹ 120	₹ 100	₹ 60	₹ 20
401-600	₹ 180	₹ 150	₹ 90	₹ 30
601-800	₹ 240	₹ 200	₹ 120	₹ 40
801-1000	₹ 300	₹ 250	₹ 150	₹ 50

Charges During API or File-based Verification

Here are the charges you must pay during API or file-based verification.

Slab	Rate	Maximum free limit
Up to ₹ 7.5 Lakh	₹ 0.30	750
₹ 7.5 Lakh-₹ 15 Lakh	₹ 0.25	1,000
₹ 15 Lakh-₹ 30 Lakh	₹ 0.15	1,500
More than ₹ 30 Lakh	₹ 0.05	2,500

Hopefully, this information will help you learn all about bulk PAN verification. This process has become almost mandatory when you are running an external agency, and it is important to verify the legal documents of the people you work with. Hence, you should start the verification process as soon as possible with proper permission to avoid any future legal complications.

FAQs About Bulk Pan Verification

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Can I upload bulk PAN verification and TAN verification in the same template?

Unfortunately, there is no option to upload both types of queries in the same template. You need to fill in separate templates for both the information and select the type of query to upload them separately on the portal.

What is the validity of registration for an external agency for bulk PAN verification?

Once you register for bulk PAN verification for an external agency, it will be valid for a lifetime, and you will not have to renew the registration for a second time.

What is the annual registration charge one has to pay for the three verification types?

The annual registration charge, including 18% GST, is about ₹ 14,160, and you have to pay this charge for all three verification types.