Q1. Is a PAN card valid without a signature?

A PAN card must have a digital signature when applied for. The card is not considered valid unless it bears a physical signature.

Q2. Do I need an Aadhaar card to apply for a PAN card?

To file your Income Tax Return, linking your Aadhaar to your PAN is mandatory. While applying for a PAN card, you need to confirm your date of birth, and it is recommended to use your Aadhaar card for this purpose.

Q3. Can I receive my PAN card within three days?

Once you complete the PAN card application, it generally takes 15-20 working days to issue the card. However, under some circumstances, you may receive your PAN card in as little as 2-3 days.

Q4. Is it possible to get a duplicate of my PAN card?

Yes, you can download a soft copy, or e-PAN card, from the NSDL website. You can retrieve it using your Acknowledgement number and date of birth.

Q5. Do I need to provide the date of PAN card issuance for verification?

For verification purposes, the date of issuance of your PAN card is not required. However, you should be familiar with the location of the issue date on your card, which can be found vertically at the bottom right.

Q6. Can I find my PAN card details using the PAN number?

Yes, you can access all the relevant details of your PAN card through its PAN number.

Know Your PAN Card by Using DOB & Name, Email, Official Website

The PAN is a unique 10-digit identification number assigned to individuals upon application, designed to monitor taxable financial transactions. Serving as both an identification tool and a method to detect tax fraud, the PAN card plays a crucial role.

Entities such as banks, corporations, and other financial organizations can verify an individual's PAN details with the Income Tax Department. This verification process helps confirm the authenticity of a PAN and detect fraudulent PAN cards.

The PAN verification service, available on the Income Tax Department's official e-filing portal, enables individuals to validate their PAN card. To use this feature, remembering your PAN is essential.

Retrieve Your PAN Card Number from the Income Tax Website

To obtain detailed information about your PAN card, you must complete a registration process on the Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal. Upon successful registration, you can access your PAN details, including your registered address.

Follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax Department's e-filing website.

Step 2: Click on the 'Register Yourself' option.

Step 3: Choose the appropriate user type and proceed by clicking "Continue."

Step 4: Provide your basic details in the designated fields.

Step 5: Complete the registration form and click "Submit."

Step 6: An OTP will be sent to your registered email and mobile number.

Step 7: Enter the OTP to complete the registration process.

Step 8: Log in to your account on the e-Filing portal.

Step 9: Navigate to "Profile Settings."

Step 10: Click on "My Profile."

Find Your PAN Number Using Name and DOB

PAN cardholders can retrieve their PAN number by providing their name and date of birth.

To retrieve your PAN using your name and date of birth, follow these steps:

Currently, there is no direct way to check PAN details using just your Name and Date of Birth. However, you can verify your PAN details by entering your PAN, name, and date of birth.

To validate your PAN, follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax official website.

Step 2: Under the "Quick Links" section, select "Verify your PAN Details."

Step 3: Enter your PAN, full name, and date of birth.

Step 4: Specify your category, such as Individual, Hindu Undivided Family, Association of Persons, Body of Individuals, Company, Government, Artificial Juridical Entity, Local Authority, or Trust.

Step 5: Enter the Captcha Code in the given field.

Step 6: Click on the “Submit” button.

Step 7: A new page will appear confirming, "Your PAN is Active, and the details match the PAN Database."

Retrieve Your PAN Card Number via Email

You can request PAN details via email. Simply send a request to tininfo@nsdl.co.in (NSDL’s official email) or utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com (UTIITSL’s official email).

Retrieve Your PAN Card Information via Mobile Application

Using the Indian PAN Card mobile application, you can obtain PAN details by following these steps:

Download and install the PAN Card mobile app on your smartphone.
Launch the app, scroll to the bottom of the homepage, and select ‘Know your PAN details.’
Provide the necessary information, including your mobile number.
An OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter the OTP in the designated field and submit.
Your PAN card details, including the PAN number, will be displayed.