How to Download the Pan Card (e PAN Card) Online?

In the age of digital advancements, the process of obtaining important government documents has also been simplified. Nowadays, you can download your PAN card from the comfort of your home without having to do rounds in government departments. If the news has piqued your interest and you are eager to know how to download a PAN card online, then read this article.

We will discuss three options for e-PAN card download.

e PAN Card Download From the National Securities Depositories Ltd. (NSDL)

These are the steps for e-PAN download from NSDL’s website.

• Visit the NSDL website and Click on the ‘Download e PAN’ option.
• You will be prompted to enter the 15-digit acknowledgement number that you have received during the PAN application
• Validate the Captcha and Submit 
• An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number
• Enter the OTP in the portal to validate 
• In the next step, You will be given PAN card download PDF option
• The e-PAN card PDF is password protected. To open it use your Date of Birth as a password.

e PAN Download From the UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited Website (UTIITSL)

Users can also download PAN cards from the UTIITSL’s website if they have applied through the portal. This facility is available to users who have applied for a fresh PAN card or requested a correction and update to their existing PAN card. Here are the steps you should follow.

• Log in to the official UTIITSL website and Click on download e PAN card 
• Enter your PAN card number, GSTIN number (optional), and Date of Birth in the portal
• Enter the captcha in the space provided and click on Submit
• A link will be sent to your registered mobile number and email address. 
• Open the link and complete the authentication process with an OTP to download the e PAN

e PAN Download From the Income Tax Department Website

You can download e PAN from the IT department’s website using your Aadhaar card. Follow the steps below to download the e-PAN from the IT department’s website. 

• Go to the income tax e-filing portal and click on the instant e-PAN option
• Click on the e-PAN card option 
• Click on the Continue button to check the Status/Download e PAN card
• You will be redirected to a new page to check the Status and Download e PAN
• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar card number and Continue
• A 6-digit OTP will be generated and sent to the mobile number linked to your Aadhaar
• The OTP remains valid for 15 minutes.
• You will be directed to a page where you can check the status of your e-PAN application. If you have been issued a new PAN, you can download it from the page

Download e PAN Using PAN Card

If you have a PAN card number, you can download e PAN using it from the NSDL and UTIITSL portals.

NSDL Website

• Visit the portal and click on the download e PAN card link
• Select the PAN option on the page
• Validate with PAN card, Aadhaar card number, GSTIN number (if any) and date of birth in their respective fields
• Finally, click on Submit after entering all the details
• You will arrive at a page where you can download the e-PAN.

UTIITSL Website 

If you have applied through the UTIITSL website, you can download e PAN from the portal if you have:

• Applied for a new PAN card
• You have requested changes and corrections to the PAN card
• You have a mobile number or email address registered with the IT department

The steps you should follow to download e PAN from the UTIITSL portal are the following.

• Log in to the UTIITSL portal
• Click on the download e PAN option under the PAN Services section
• A new window will open where you need to update your PAN card number, date of birth in the case of individuals or date of incorporation in the case of a corporation and GSTIN number (if applicable)
• Enter the Captcha on the page and click on ‘Submit’
• You will receive an e-PAN download link on your registered mobile number and email address 
• Click on the link to download
• You’ll be prompted for an OTP; validate by entering the OTP 

Read More: How to Apply for PAN Card Online?

Details Mentioned on an e-PAN Card

An e-PAN card, or Electronic Permanent Account Number card, holds key information just like a traditional PAN card. Here’s what you can expect to find on it:

• PAN: This is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to individuals or organisations for tax identification.
• Cardholder’s Name: The complete name of the individual or organisation to whom the PAN card is issued.
• Date of Birth/Incorporation: Individuals have their date of birth listed, while companies will show their date of incorporation.
• Photograph: A digital image of the cardholder.
• Signature: A digital signature of the individual holding the PAN.
• Father’s Name: The name of the individual’s father is included for personal PAN cards.
• QR Code: A QR code that holds encoded information related to the PAN card.
• Issue Date: The PAN card’s issuance date.
• Validity: The duration for which the PAN card is valid.
• Aadhaar Number: If linked, the Aadhaar number may also be displayed on the card.

Eligibility to Apply for e-PAN

To apply for an e-PAN, there are specific criteria you need to meet. Here’s a list of what’s required:

• You should be an individual taxpayer (not a company or a Hindu Undivided Family).
• You must not already have a PAN.
• A valid Aadhaar card is essential.
• Your Aadhaar and cellphone number must be linked.
• You should be at least 18 years old when applying.
• You must not be classified as a Representative Assessee under Section 160 of the Income Tax Act.

Final Words

By following the steps mentioned in the article, you can download your e PAN card from the comfort of your home. If you face any challenges in downloading your e PAN card from these portals, you can contact the respective customer care departments. 

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