The PAN card acknowledgement number is issued when an individual applies for a PAN card through NSDL, UTI, or e-Mudra. NSDL generates a 15-digit PAN acknowledgement number, while UTIITSL provides a 9-digit application coupon number. You can track the status of your PAN application by calling the official contact number.
This card, which serves as proof of identity, helps the government in curbing tax evasion. In this section, we will explore some features of the PAN acknowledgement number that may interest you. Let’s begin by understanding how to find the PAN card acknowledgement number.
How to Locate the Acknowledgement Number of PAN Card?
The acknowledgement number for PAN card can be found on the PAN acknowledgement slip or form given to the individual when applying for a new PAN card or making any modifications to an existing one.
Once you submit an online application, an acknowledgement slip is sent to the registered email. If applying offline, the agent receiving the PAN application form will provide the applicant with the PAN acknowledgement number.
How to Download PAN Card Using the Acknowledgement Number?
You can download your e-PAN card from the NSDL Portal using the acknowledgement number. Here’s how:
- Visit the NSDL PAN website and enter your acknowledgement number.
- Provide the PAN acknowledgement number along with your birth date in MM and YYYY format. Enter the captcha code and click submit.
- Next, enter your registered phone number and email, then click 'Generate OTP'.
- Enter the OTP and click ‘Validate’.
- A PDF file will be available for download. Click to get your PAN card in PDF format. The e-PAN card is password-protected, and the password is your date of birth in the format DDMMYYYY.
How to Download PAN Card Acknowledgement Number Online?
As mentioned earlier, the PAN acknowledgement number is provided after submitting the PAN application. Once you receive the PAN application acknowledgement receipt, the acknowledgement number will be sent to your registered email. You can download it and use it to track the status of your application.
How to Track PAN Card Status Using the Acknowledgement Number?
If you have applied for a new PAN card or a modification to an existing one, you can use the acknowledgement number to track the status of your PAN card application. The following steps will guide you:
Step 1: Go to https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html to begin.
Step 2: Select 'Application Type.'
Step 3: Enter the 'Acknowledgement Number.'
Step 4: Enter the 'Captcha Code.'
Step 5: Click 'Submit.'
Track PAN Card Status Without Acknowledgement Number
There are three methods to track your PAN card status without the acknowledgement number:
1. Through Name and Date of Birth on NSDL Website
Step 1: Visit "https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html_bkp24052013"
Step 2: Enter your name as shown on your PAN application (First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name/Surname). Applicants other than ‘Individuals’ should enter their name only in the Last Name/Surname section.
Step 3: Enter your date of birth/incorporation/formation and click submit.
2. Through Coupon Number on UTI Portal
- Visit the UTIITSL website and navigate to the ‘Track Your PAN Card Application Status Page (https://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward)'.
- Enter your 10-character PAN number or coupon number.
- Enter your date of birth.
- Enter the captcha code and click 'Submit.'
3. Through PAN Number on UTI Portal
- Visit UTIITSL at: https://www.pan.utiitsl.com/PAN_ONLINE/ePANCard
- Enter your PAN card number and date of birth in the ‘MM/YYYY’ format. If you have a GSTIN, enter it as well. Then, input the captcha code and click submit.
- Your registered mobile number and email address will be shown on the next page. Verify the details, enter OTP, and click 'Generate OTP'.
- Enter the OTP and complete payment. After payment, you can download your e-PAN card.
- To apply for e-PAN through the UTIITSL website, you must have previously applied for a PAN or had the latest one corrected with UTIITSL. You also need an active phone number registered with the Income Tax Department.
4. Via SMS
Protean eGov Technologies Limited manages PAN and TAN applications for the Income Tax Department. They offer an SMS service to keep users updated. To track your PAN status, send an SMS with the phrase 'PAN' followed by a space and the 15-digit acknowledgement number, i.e., PAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER (e.g., PAN 233325125542885) to 3030.
If you want to track a TAN application, send 'TAN' followed by a space and the 14-digit acknowledgement number received at submission, i.e., TAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT NUMBER to 3030. (e.g., TAN 875495544121200).
For verification, contact Protean eGov Technologies Limited Call Centre at 022-24994650 or Aykar Sampark Kendra at 0124-2438000 through the online portal for PAN/TAN applications.