How to Apply for Instant PAN Card Using Aadhaar Card Online in 2025?

Source: static.india

The Finance Ministry of India recently launched a new facility in instant PAN (Permanent Account Number) allotment based on the Aadhaar number. PAN is an essential document for the Indian taxpayers. With this new facility, individuals can generate e-PAN faster through an online mode, and this process is free of cost.

Are you curious to know how to apply online for an instant pan card? Then, find out all the proper steps through this article.

The essential requirement for downloading instant PAN through Aadhaar is a valid Aadhaar card. Some other requirements for an instant PAN are as follows.

• Applicants should have valid Aadhaar details. 
• They should have a registered mobile number linked with their Aadhaar. 
• Applicants should not link their Aadhaar card with any other PAN. 

Applying for instant PAN through Aadhaar status is simple and entirely online. You can follow the steps mentioned below for this.

Step 1

Visit the official website of Income Tax India. Click on the “Instant E-PAN through Aadhaar” icon from the ‘Quick Links’.

Step 2

Click on the “Get New PAN” option. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

Step 3

 Enter the captcha. Check the “I confirm that” box.

Step 4

Once you click on the “Generate Aadhaar OTP”, you will receive an OTP on your registered mobile number. Enter this OTP on this website.

Step 5

 Your registration process will be successful after validating your Aadhaar details.

Now that you know how to get an instant pan card, you must be wondering about the process of downloading it or checking its status. The following steps will help you do so.

Step 1

Visit the official website of Income Tax India. From its 'Quick Links’, click on the "Instant PAN through Aadhaar" icon.

Step 2

 Next, click on the “Check Status / Download PAN” option. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.

Step 3

Enter the captcha and click on “Submit”.

Step 4

Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number. Select the check boxes and click on “Continue.”

Step 5

On the next page you can get a link to download your PAN card PDF successfully. Open the PDF using your birth date in the format ‘DDMMYYYY.’