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

• You can complete the e-PAN card download online at NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax site. 

• The e-PAN is a PAN card issued digitally and available in PDF format. It is password-protected and may be accessed using your birth date. 

• Aadhaar authentication enables the immediate issuance of a new e-PAN for qualified customers. 

• All sites require your registered cellphone number for OTP authentication. 

3. e-PAN Card Download via NSDL Portal 

• Go to the official Protean (NSDL) PAN Services site and select "Download e-PAN/e-PAN XML." 

• Choose either Acknowledgement Number or PAN as your download method. 

• Enter the required details such as the acknowledgement number or PAN, date of birth/incorporation, and captcha code. 

• If requested, enter your Aadhaar information and then proceed. 

• An OTP will be issued to your registered cellphone number (and email address, if applicable). 

• Enter the OTP to validate your identity. 

• Following verification, the option to download the e-PAN PDF will appear. 

• To open the password-protected PDF, enter your DOB (DDMMYYYY). 

2. e-PAN Card Download via UTI/ UTIITSL Portal

• This option is available to customers who applied for a new PAN or requested modifications through UTIITSL. 

• Visit the UTIITSL e-PAN page and input your PAN, date of birth or incorporation, and GSTIN (optional). 

• To proceed, make sure to complete the captcha and submit your request. 

•  The download is free if the application is within 30 days; otherwise, a fee of ₹8.26 is charged. 

• A download link is given to your registered cellphone number and email address. 

• Authenticate with OTP and get the e-PAN PDF. 

3. Download e-PAN card Using Income Tax Department Portal [H3] 

• Go to the income tax e-filing portal and click on the instant e-PAN option. 

• Choose Get New e-PAN or Check Status / Download e-PAN based on your needs. 

• Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and consent to Aadhaar-based verification. 

• A 6-digit OTP will be provided to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number; input it within 15 minutes. 

• If you already have a PAN connected to your Aadhaar, a Download e-PAN option will display after verification. 

• Download the PDF. 

• It is password-protected. Open it using your date of birth (DDMMYYYY). 

• The service remains free and is only available to people who have a valid Aadhaar. 

• Visit any official PAN service portal that enables e-PAN retrieval using PAN, including NSDL (Protean) or Income Tax e-Filing portal. 

• Choose Download / Check Status of e-PAN. 

• Enter your PAN, date of birth, and security code. 

• Verify your identity using the applicable means (Aadhaar-linked OTP, e-filing OTP, or comparable). 

• If an e-PAN exists for your PAN and has been confirmed, the system will provide a Download e-PAN (PDF) option. 

• Download and open the file, entering your DOB (DDMMYYYY) as the password. 

• Go to the NSDL PAN Services Portal. 

• Choose the 'Acknowledgement Number' option from the download section. 

• Enter your acknowledgement number, date of birth, and the shown captcha. 

• Select the OTP delivery mechanism (mobile/email) and finish the verification. 

• Once validated, click Download e-PAN to save the PDF immediately. 

• Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal and choose the Instant e-PAN option. 

• Click Continue under Check Status / Download PAN. 

• Enter your Aadhaar number and proceed. 

• Authenticate with the OTP issued to your Aadhaar-linked cellphone number. 

• After verification, the site will display your application's status. 

• If your e-PAN is ready (typically within minutes), click Download e-PAN to get the PDF. 

• Instant availability: Access your PAN card anytime, without waiting for physical delivery. 

• Free and convenient: Most portals provide free e-PAN downloads, saving you time and effort. 

• The paperless process: There is no need for paper forms; verification and download take place entirely online. 

• Secure access: The Aadhaar-based OTP authentication guarantees that your PAN is safely retrieved. 

• Easy re-downloads: In digital format, lost or missing PAN details may be simply recovered. 

• 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. 

• 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 for an instant e-PAN. 

• You must not be classified as a Representative Assessee under Section 160 of the Income Tax Act.