Know your PAN number

The Permanent Account Number, or PAN, is a ten-character alphanumeric code assigned by the income tax department of India. It is necessary to know your PAN number for various financial activities, including submitting tax returns, opening bank accounts, making transactions, and providing identity proof.

Moreover, a PAN becomes an instrument for compliance with government laws and regulations, serving as a window into financial dealings for individuals and companies, thereby ensuring accountability and transparency.

So, let’s understand how to check your PAN number.

Checking PAN Card number by name and DOB

If you had only your name and date of birth and wanted to find your PAN Card number, the process is:

• Visit the income tax department's official e-filing website.
• Under 'Quick Links', locate and click the 'Know Your PAN' link.
• Enter your name, birth date, and captcha code, then select 'Submit'.
• The system will display your PAN number, name, jurisdiction, and whether your PAN is active.

It is worth noting that the Department of Income Tax has discontinued the 'Know Your PAN' service, making this method no longer available.

Know your PAN Card number from the income tax website

If you want to get your PAN number online, you can utilise the e-filing website of the income tax department by following these steps:

• Visit the official income tax department e-filing portal.
• If you are new, select the option 'Register.' If you are an existing user, choose 'Login' and enter your credentials.
• After a successful registration, log in to your account for online PAN lookup.
• From the profile settings menu, select 'My Account.'
• The 'PAN Details' page shows your PAN Card number, name, date of birth, gender, status, and address.

This method offers a straightforward and efficient way to access your PAN details. You can check PAN number online within minutes.

Know your PAN by toll-free number

If you want your PAN Card data, you can phone these toll numbers for free:

• Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited: 020-27218080 (every day 7:00 am - 11:00 pm)
• UTIITSL: +91-33-40802999 / 033-40802999 (all days 9:00 am - 8:00 pm)
• income tax department: 91-20-27218080 (all days 7:00 am - 11:00 pm)

These helplines are available to assist you with any PAN Card query at any time, seven days a week, providing you with uniform support. You can find PAN by name and DOB, or other relevant verification details.

Know your PAN Card number by email

If you want to obtain your PAN details via email, you can use our email service. Just drop a mail to one of the below-mentioned official email IDs:

• NSDL (Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited): tininfo@proteantech.in
• UTIITSL: utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com

It is a more efficient method to retrieve lost PAN number compared to other retrieval methods.

Know your PAN Card through the mobile application

If you want to check your PAN Card number with a mobile app, please follow the steps below:

• Go to either the Google Play Store or the App Store and download the PAN Card app.
• By using a mobile application, you can find the 'Know your PAN details' option by scrolling down, or at the bottom of the home page.
• The mandatory detail is your registered mobile number. Insert the details.
• Type the OTP that you have received on your mobile and tap 'Submit'.
• After you have finished, your PAN details, such as the PAN number, will be displayed on the screen. You can do the PAN number verification easily through your mobile phone.

Also Read: Why it is Important to Link Your PAN and Aadhar Card

Conclusion

Having your PAN number is necessary if you want to move money in a hassle-free manner, be lawfully abided concerning taxes, and also be correctly identified. So, if you are wondering, ‘How can I know the PAN Card number?’, the process is easy. You can find PAN using Aadhaar or other modes in some simple steps.

It doesn't matter whether you are using the Income Tax e-filing portal, calling a helpline, sending an email, or utilising a mobile app; in all these different ways, you can check your PAN details. While some resources like "Know Your PAN" have been phased out, the rest of the methods still provide the means for individuals and organisations to keep financial activities free from corruption and adequately managed. So, search PAN details online or offline and know about your PAN number for hassle-free transactions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it necessary for me to give the date of issuance of my PAN Card for verification?

Yes, the date of issue of your PAN Card is mainly required for the verification process. The purpose of this is to verify the authenticity of the person and prevent the misuse of PAN Cards in online transactions.

Can I know my PAN Card details by PAN number?

Yes, if you enter your PAN number on the official Income Tax e-filing website, then you can get your PAN Card details. On this website, you can view details such as your registered name, jurisdiction, and the status of your PAN Card.

Can I find my PAN Card number by using my name?

The income tax department had launched the "Know Your PAN" feature, under which a user could obtain their PAN number simply by submitting their name and date of birth. However, it is now discontinued, and this service is no longer supported.

Where can I find the PAN number?

The physical PAN Card displays your PAN number at the top. Besides that, you can get this particular data from the Income Tax e-filing portal, the authorised mobile app, or the officers in charge of the issuance of PAN Cards.

Is a PAN Card without a signature valid?

No, a PAN Card with an invalid signature is not valid. The production of a signature is done to match the authenticity of the Card and further verification processes.

Is it mandatory for me to provide the date my PAN Card was issued for verification?

Amongst other online portals and banks, most of them will ask you to provide the issuance date of your PAN Card as a part of their verification process. It helps in establishing who you are and also acts as a guard against identity theft.

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