Q – Who makes or issues a PAN card?
A – PAN card is a ten digit alphanumeric number issued to an individual or entity that is issued by the Income Tax department.
Q – Who links a PAN card with Aadhar?
A – You need to Link PAN with Aadhar before 31st march, 2021.
You can link PAN with Aadhar in multiple ways including online, offline or through a bank branch.
Q – Who uses a PAN card?
A – Main uses of PAN card are – Income Tax returns filing Opening a bank account
Buying or selling automobile
Applying for a credit card or debit card Purchase of jewelry
Making investments in Mutual funds, stocks etc.
As a proof of identity Buying a property
Applying for a loan
Paying insurance premiums Q – Is there a PAN card department?
A – No, there is no separate department such as PAN card department
Q – When will i get my PAN card?
A – You will get PAN card within 2 to 5 days after applying for PAN card online
Q – Will my PAN card become invalid?
A – Yes, your PAN card may become invalid if you don’t link your PAN with Aadhar before 31st March, 2021. You can link Aadhaar with PAN either online or offline.
Q – Where will my PAN card be delivered?
A – You have two options to get delivery of your PAN card, either at your communication address or in your mail ID. You can track the status of PAN card delivery online at the official UTIITSL portal.
Q – When was PAN card started in India?
A – PAN card was started in India in 1972 Q – When was the PAN card made?
A – PAN card was made in year 1972
Q – What can I do, when my PAN card is lost?
A – When a PAN card is lost, you need to apply for a duplicate PAN card either offline or online. PAN card is a mandatory document of identity that is required to perform financial transactions such filing ITR, getting ITR refund, opening a bank account etc. Moreover, lost PAN cards can be misused by using the identity of PAN card holder to apply for loan, credit card, mutual funds etc.
Q – When PAN card is required in bank?
A – PAN card is required in bank to open a bank account, to apply for a loan or credit card, to buy mutual funds, for making a financial transaction greater than 50,000
Q – Is a PAN card mandatory for a bank account?
A – Yes, PAN card is mandatory for opening a bank account in a bank or a post office. However, PAN card is not mandatory to open a basic zero balance savings account.
Q – Why is a PAN card necessary?
A – PAN card is necessary as it is one of the most important proof of identity that is accepted at each and every institution in India. Moreover, a PAN card is necessary to file income tax returns, open a bank account, apply for a loan or credit card, buy immovable property etc.
Q – Is a PAN card necessary for students?
A – Yes, students can also apply for a PAN card as minors are also eligible to apply for a PAN card. PAN cards for students can act as an identity proof apart from voter id or Aadhar.
Q – Can under 18 get a PAN card?
A – Yes, minors are also eligible to apply for a PAN car.
However, minors cannot apply for a PAN card on their own, a parent or a guardian need to apply on behalf of a minor’s behalf.
Q – Why is a PAN card required for a job?
A – PAN card is required for a job as organizations need to deduct TDS (Tax deducted at source) for a salaried individual.
TDS would be deducted against your PAN. You can take an income tax refund if excess tax has been deducted by your employer.
Sometimes, organizations also require your PAN to extract your credit report.
Q – Is PAN card address proof?
A – No, PAN card is not an address proof. PAN only contains details like your full name, father’s name, date of birth and PAN. PAN can only be used as proof of identity and proof for date of birth.
Q – Is a PAN card linked with a bank account?
A – No, a bank account is not linked with a PAN on its own.
You need to link PAN with a bank account either online or offline mode.
Q – Is PAN card proof of date of birth?
A – Yes, PAN card is a valid proof for date of birth and is accepted at each and every institution.
Q – Is PAN card free?
A – No, PAN card is not free. You need to pay a certain fee for applying for the PAN card. PAN card application fee varies from entity to entity.
Q – Is PAN card linked with Aadhar?
A – No, PAN card is linked with Aadhar. You have to link your Aadhaar with your PAN card yourself.
Q – How to download a PAN card online from NSDL?
A – You can download PAN card form NSDL PAN card download portal. This facility is only available for applicants whose PAN card application was processed by NSDL e-Gov. You can download your E-PAN if a PAN card is allotted or changes have been made by the Income Tax department within 30 days. E-PAN can be downloaded free of cost 3 times from NSDL E-PAN card portal. However, If changes to PAN card has been made or PAN card has been allotted prior to 30 days then you can download E-PAN by paying fees for Rs 8.26 for E-PAN card download.
Q – What is the process to download an E-PAN card from NSDL?
A – You can download an E-PAN card from NSDL portal. You need to enter following information to download E-PAN
card-Acknowledgement number allotted at the time of filling PAN application.
Month and Year of birth in case of individual and Month/Year of incorporation, formation in case of a
corporate
If you have applied for changes in PAN card, then you can download E-PAN by entering PAN, Linked Aadhar number in case of individuals.
Month and Year of birth in case of individual and Month/Year of incorporation, formation in case of a corporate
You would also be asked to authenticate your Aadhaar with Adhar based OTP and you will need to enter a Captcha code to verify that you are not a robot or a computer program.
Q – How to download a PAN card online from UTIITSL?
A – If you are a PAN applicant, then you can download E-PAN directly from UTIITSL website. You can download E-PAN card from UTIITSL portal, if
users-Have applied for a fresh PAN card on UTIITSL portal in recent past
have applied for a updating and change in PAN card in recent times and have registered your mobile number and email id with UTIITSL
The users will get the link to download the E-PAN card in PDF format from the website if you have applied for an E-PAN card and applied for an update in the PAN card in the last month or within 3 months. However, if you have applied for an E PAN card and applied for a PAN card more than one month ago then you will need to pay a fee of Rs 8.26 to download the E-PAN card.
Q – What is the process to download an E-PAN card from UTIITSL?
A – Tou can dowload you E-PAN card fromUTITSL portal by entering following
information-PAN
Month and Year of birth in case of individual and Month/Year of incorporation, formation in case of a corporate
Captcha code
Once, you click on the submit button then a link would be sent to your registered email id or mobile number. You can download an E-PAN card by verifying with OTP. The link will be available for 3 times for downloading PAN.
Q – Can I download my PAN card online?
A – Yes, you can download PAN cards online from NSDL and UTIITSL portal.
Q – How can I check my PAN card status by name?
A – You can check PAN card status online from TIN NSDL portal by entering following
information-Application type
Acknowledgement number
Name including surname, first name and middle name
You are required to search for PAN card status online only after 24 hours after PAN application has been submitted online Q – How can I open a PAN card PDF?
A – You can open PAN card PDF by entering your date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format. For e.g. if your date of birth or date of incorporation in case of a company is 1st July 1990 then you would need to enter 01/07/1990 to open the PAN card PDF.
Q – How can I reprint my PAN card from NSDL?
A – You can reprint PAN card online at NSDL portal online by following these
steps-Enter your PAN
Month and Year of birth in case of individual and
Month/Year of incorporation, formation in case of a corporate
Q – What is the fee for PAN card reprint?
A – Charges for reprint of PAN card are –
For dispatch of PAN card within India(inclusive of taxes) –
Rs 50.00
For dispatch of PAN card outside India(inclusive of taxes) –
Rs 959.00
Q – Where will I receive my PAN card reprint?
A – You will receive PAN card reprint at latest communication address mentioned on Income tax department
Q – How can I check if my PAN card is linked with Aadhar or not online?
A – You can check if your PAN card is linked with Aadhar by entering PAN and Aadhar to view PAN Aadhar link status online on official incometax portal
Q – How can I check if my PAN card is linked with Aadhar or not through SMS?
A – You can check if your PAN card is linked with PAN card or not by sending following SMS to 567678 or
56161-UID PAN < 12 digit Aadhaar number> < 10 digit Permanent Account Number>
If your Aadhar is linked with PAN then the following message would be displayed “Aadhaar <>is already associated with PAN<>in ITD database. Thank you for using our services.”
Q – How can I get an original PAN card online?
A – You can apply for reprint of your original PAN card online from https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/ReprintEPan.html Q – Where does a PAN card is made?
A – you can apply for a PAN card online at UTITSL or NSDL portal. You will need to fill an online application along with required documents.
Q – Where PAN card is used?
A – PAN card is used in different types of financial transactions including –
Identity proof
Getting a loan or a credit card Income Tax returns
Income Tax refunds
Buying a immovable property Opening a bank account
Buying a automobile Buying Mutual funds
Paying insurance premium
Q – In which scenario is PAN card mandatory?
A – PAN card is mandatory in filing ITR, opening a bank account, applying for a loan from a commercial bank.
Q – What is a PAN application form?
A – PAN application form is a mandatory form that is required to be filled for applying to a PAN card in India. There are two types of PAN card application form in India Form 49A and Form 49AA. Form 49A is required to be filled by citizen of India while Form 49AA is required to be filled by a NRI
Q – What are the documents required for a PAN card?
A – You will require following documents if you want to apply
for a PAN card as an
individual-Proof of identity such as a copy of Aadhar card, Driving 1.
license, Passport etc.
Proof of address such as aadhar card, driving license, 2.
Passport etc.
Proofs of date of birth such as Birth Certificate issued 3.
by the Municipal
Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by
the Registrar of Birth and Death, pension payment order, marriage certificate issued by registrar of marriages, matriculation certificate, passport, driving license etc.
Q – Where can I get a PAN application form?
A – You can PAN application form from NSDL portal here.
Q – Can I get a PAN card in two days?
A – Yes, you can get PAN card in two days by applying to NSDL portal
Q – How can I check my old PAN card details?
A – You can get old PAN card details by creating and logging into Income Tax India website and search by either name or PAN.
Q – Who must have a PAN?
A – Any individual or entity who earns income from salary, business, professional services or by any other means and is eligible for income tax assessment as per latest Income Tax department rules must have a PAN card. Moreover, any individual or an entity who performs financial transactions that requires PAN to be quoted for that transaction must also hold a PAN card.
Q – Is it necessary for NRI to hold a PAN card?
A – No, it is not necessary for a NRI to hold a PAN card Q – Can I obtain more than one PAN?
A – No, as per Income Tax rules one individual or a one entity cannot have more than one PAN.
Q – What is the procedure for PAN application for applicants who cannot sign?
A – For applicants, who cannot sign they can put a left hand thumb impression on the application form. However, If thumb impression is put on the application form, do get the thumb impression attested by Magistrate or a Notary Public or a Gazetted Officer, under official seal and stamp.
Q – Is father’s name mandatory on a PAN card?
A – No, father’s name is not mandatory for applicants who have a single mother and don’t want to show the name of the father on the PAN card.
Q – Is photography compulsory for a PAN application?
A – For individual applicants, photography is mandatory for PAN card application.
Q – How long does it take a PAN card application to be processed?
A – It usually take 15-20 days for a PAN card delivery Q – Can I get an E-PAN card on my mail?
A – Yes, you can get a E-PAN card on your registered mail id.
Q – What is the cost of a PAN card?
A – The cost for a PAN card is 93 inclusive of taxes.
Q – Why do you require a PAN card?
A – You require a PAN card for many uses and filing Income Tax returns is one of them
Q – Is PAN mandatory for filing an ITR?
A – Yes, PAN card is mandatory for filing an ITR for individuals as well as firms, LLP, companies etc.
Q – What is the validity period of a PAN card?
A – PAN card is valid for a lifetime and you as an individual or a firm doesn’t need to renew a PAN card anytime.
Q – Is it mandatory to link a PAN card with Aadhar?
A – Yes, it is mandatory to link PAN card with Aadhar Q – How to verify if my PAN card is valid or not?
A – You can verify PAN card online in IncomeTaxIndiaFiling website by following below mentioned
steps-L o g i n t o I n c o m e t a x f i l i n g p o r t a l
“https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Se rvices/VerifyYourPanDeatils.html?lang=eng”
Enter your mandatory details like PAN, Full name as mentioned on PAN, Date of Birth in dd/mm/yyyy format, applicant status such as individual, HUF, Company, Government, trust etc.
Enter Captcha code and click submit
If details entered are valid then portal will display following message ” PAN is active and the details are matching with database”
If details are not found in PAN database then following message would be displayed ” No record found for the given PAN”
Q – What is the meaning of message on PAN website “No record
found for the given PAN”
A – “No record found for the given PAN” means that given PAN doesn’t exist. This could happen in two
scenarios-You have applied for a new, duplicate PAN and PAN is not yet issued by Income tax authorities
You have entered wrong details and need to correct the same
Q – What should I do if I receive a message that my PAN doesn’t exist in the authority’s record?
A – Kindly apply for a duplicate PAN on NSDL portal Q – How can I open an instant PAN card?
A – You can get an instant PAN card by applying for Aadhar based instant PAN service on the Income Tax portal. You will be required to quote an original and valid aadhar number issued by UIDAI and not linked yet with a PAN card. Your E-KYC data will be shared with UIDAI and post verification of EKYC with aadhar, you would be issued a instant pan card online
Q – Is instant PAN valid ?
A – Yes, aadhar based instantPAN is valid as other PANs are.
Aadhar based instant PAN is just an additional channel to apply for a new PAN card. It reduces turn around time for a PAN card verification and PAN card is issued instantaneously as soon as Aadhar details are verified by UIDAI.
Q – How will I receive my Instant PAN?
A – You can receive instant PAN by entering PAN Aadhar details at check status of PAN and you will also receive instant PAIN in your registered email id
Q – What is the cost of applying for an instant PAN?
A – Instant PAN application is free of cost and you don’t need
to pay any money for applying for an instant PAN card.
Q – What is an E-PAN?
A – E-PAN is a digitally signed PAN card issued by income tax authorities in electronic format
Q – Is E- PAN a valid PAN and can I apply for a bank account with a E-PAN?
A – The E-PAN is a valid proof as per notification issued by the Principal Director General of Income-Tax (Systems).
Q – How E-PAN is different from a physical PAN and what is the structure of E-PAN?
A – E-PAN is the same as a physical PAN and it contains a QR code having demographic details of PAN applicants such as name, date of birth and photograph. QR code can be verified by any QR code scanner
Q – What is the penalty for holding more than one PAN?
A – As per Income Tax act, you would need to pay a penalty of Rs 10000 if you hold more than one PAN card or E-PAN or both Q – Who can apply for an E-PAN through aadhar based instant PAN facility?
A – Only Indian citizens and holder of a valid PAN card can apply for Aadhar based instant E-PAN. You cannot apply for an E-PAN, if you already have a PAN or don’t have a aadhar issued by UIDAI. Moreover, foreign nationals and NRIs cannot apply for a instant E-PAN
Q – Can a firm, company or a LLP apply for an instant PAN?
A – No a firm, company or a LLP cannot apply for a aadhar based instant PAN
Q – Should mobile number be registered with UIDAI for applying
for a PAN?
A – Yes, mobile number should be registered with UIDAI for applying a E-PAN
Q – I haven’t received an OTP from Aadhar for an instant PAN, what should i do?
A – You can apply for a OTP from aadhar website and even then you don’t get a OTP then you need to contact UIDAI authority Q – How many times can I generate a OTP for PAN?
A – You can generate OTP for PAN as many times as you want
Q – Can my Aadhar authentication be rejected if I enter a wrong OTP?
A – Yes, your based E-KYC would be rejected if you enter a wrong OTP
Q – What is a DSC in a PAN card application?
A – DSC stands for a digital signature certificate and is issued by certifying authority (CA) in India. DSC is used for digitally signing an application form. You can use a DSC to sign a PAN application form 49A.
Q – How can a I apply for a PAN card without submitting documents for the same?
A – You can apply for an Aadhar based instant PAN by entering
A – You can apply for an Aadhar based instant PAN by entering