How to check Pan Card status?

Whether you are applying for a new PAN Card, doing a correction, or reprinting it, it is always a reasonable and necessary step to check your PAN Card status. The PAN Card status provides a clear indication of whether your application has been processed, is in progress, has been dispatched, or is awaiting action by the relevant authorities.

By knowing the current stage, you can avoid unnecessary waiting periods, stay updated with timely alerts, and conveniently receive your PAN Card. One crucial question that arises is how to check the PAN Card status.

The online PAN status verification can be easily done through an authorized digital platform, such as NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax Department portal. Let's understand.

How to check PAN Card status online?

If you are wondering, ‘How can I know my PAN Card status?’, the process is straightforward, whether you have applied online or offline. The applicants can check their PAN Card status by sending an SMS or WhatsApp message, calling, or visiting the official NSDL and UTIITSL websites.

The main point of the PAN application status check is the 15-digit acknowledgement number or the corresponding application details.

You can choose from multiple alternatives, such as:

• Call: You can contact the TIN call centre and provide your 15-digit acknowledgement number:
  • 020-27218080 (Available from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm every day)
  • 08069708080 (Always available)
• SMS inquiry: You can check the status through SMS as follows:
  • On your phone, access the SMS application.
  • Enter: “NSDLPAN <15-digit acknowledgement number>” and send the SMS to 57575
• WhatsApp inquiry: You can reach the WhatsApp line for status updates:
  • Send "Hi" to WhatsApp number “8096078080”.
  • Consent to receive SMS or email from Protean eGov.
  • Proceed via: Services → Status of Application → PAN Application.
  • Enter the 15-character acknowledgement number, and you will be able to view your status.
• Online portals: Visit the official websites of NSDL or UTIITSL. By entering the acknowledgement number, the status of the PAN Card application can be seen instantly.

How to check PAN Card status on the NSDL website?

If you want to know, ‘how do I check my PAN Card status through NSDL’, you can follow these steps to check PAN status by acknowledgement number:

• Begin by visiting the TIN NSDL official website.
• Select 'PAN – New/Change Request' from the drop-down menus.
• After that, choose the 'Acknowledgement Number' option, enter your acknowledgement number and the captcha code given, and hit 'Submit'.
• The current status of your PAN application will be displayed on your computer.

Note: The status of your PAN Card application can be checked online only after 24 hours from the time of application submission.

How to track PAN Card status on the UTI website?

The process of checking the progress of your PAN application via the UTIITSL website is as follows:

• Firstly, open the UTIITSL official website.
• From the main menu, locate and click 'Track PAN Card'.
• Enter your application or coupon number along with your date of birth and click 'Search'.
• The status of your PAN application will be displayed on the screen.

How to check NSDL PAN Card status with the acknowledgement number?

If your PAN Card application was submitted online via the NSDL website, you can check the application status by visiting the NSDL portal using your acknowledgement number.

Similarly, the current status of the application can only be checked on the UTIITSL portal by entering the corresponding backup number if the application was submitted through the UTIITSL website.

How to check NSDL PAN Card status without an acknowledgement number?

Protean (previously TIN-NSDL) provides a convenient method to see the progress of a PAN Card application online. The platform allows you to access the status of your new or duplicate PAN Card without a receipt number as well.

To get the NSDL PAN Card status by name and date of birth, follow the step-by-step process:

• Step 1: Open the TIN-NSDL portal.
• Step 2: In the 'Application Type' field, select 'PAN - New/Change Request'.
• Step 3: In the 'Name' section, enter the last name, first name, and middle name along with the date of birth.
• Step 4: To verify the application, click the 'Submit' button.

How to check the PAN Card status based on name and date of birth?

To check the status of your PAN card based on name and date of birth, please follow these steps:

• Step 1: Open the TIN-NSDL website.
• Step 2: From the "Application Type" drop-down menu, select "PAN – New/Change Request."
• Step 3: After selecting "Name" and entering your first name, last name, middle name, and birthdate, click "Submit."

How to know the e-PAN Card status from the coupon number?

If you want to track your PAN Card application based on your name and date of birth, which you submitted through the UTIITSL portal, then start with the coupon number that was given to you. The process to verify PAN Card processing status is outlined below:

• Go to the official UTIITSL website.
• Locate and click on the "Track PAN Card" link.
• Input your coupon number and date of birth, and then choose the "Search" button.
• The status of your PAN Card application will be presented on the display.

How to track the instant e-PAN Card status by Aadhaar number?

E-PAN is an electronically issued version of the regular PAN Card. PAN Card that can be downloaded right away after a new application, any changes or corrections, provided that the payment has been made.

The procedure to confirm the issuance of an e-PAN Card is mentioned below:

• Enter the official Income Tax e-Filing portal URL in your web browser and press Enter.
• From the 'Quick Links' menu, locate and click on the 'Instant e-PAN' link.
• On the 'Check Status/Download e-PAN' page, click on the 'Continue' button.
• Enter your Aadhaar number, then click the 'Continue' button for PAN status check via Aadhaar.
• Provide the OTP that you received on your registered mobile number and then click 'Continue'.
• Your e-PAN Card status will be displayed on the screen.

How to track your PAN Card delivery with Speed Post?

If your PAN Card application has been dispatched, you will receive a notification via email or SMS with the dispatch details and consignment number. To check the delivery status of your PAN Card, please adhere to the following instructions:

• Open the India Post tracking website.
• Type your consignment number into the right field.
• Enter the captcha and hit the 'Track Now' button for NSDL PAN tracking.
• The platform will then provide you with updated information about the whereabouts and delivery status of your PAN Card.

Conclusion

The process of verifying PAN Card status is quite convenient, with multiple available options, including online websites, SMS, WhatsApp, mobile applications, and telephonic calls. It is pretty easy for applicants to verify the progress of their PAN Card request using the acknowledgement number, name, date of birth, or coupon number.

PAN-related information needs to be correct and current, as this will facilitate the easy flow of your financial transactions and save you from tedious procedural work.

Also Read: What is PAN 2.0?

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