How to download your e-PAN online

PAN card holders no longer need to wait for a physical card to arrive by post, as the Income Tax Department offers an e-PAN, which is a digital version of the Permanent Account Number card carrying the same value as the physical card and works for most official purposes. The e-PAN is as good as the physical card and may be used for most of the official activities. If you have lost your PAN card or want a digital copy for simple online verification, then getting an e-PAN is a matter of a few minutes. Here is a simple guide on how to download your e-PAN card online.

Things to know

Before you download your e-PAN keep in mind the below mentioned:

• You can download e-PAN for free within 30 days of a new PAN allotment or correction.
• If the deadline has passed, then you need to pay a nominal fee.
• You will need your PAN number, Aadhaar number, date of birth and a mobile number linked with your Aadhaar for OTP verification.

How to download your e-PAN card online

Here are two easy methods using which you can download your e-PAN card:

Method 1: Via Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL portal

Open your web browser > go to the Protean e-Gov website or UTIITSL website > select Download e-PAN > enter your PAN, Aadhaar number and date of birth > submit request > verification using OTP > pay nominal fees > download your e-PAN card.

Once you’ve verified yourself, then your e-PAN will appear as a downloadable PDF. Do note that it will be a password-protected PDF and can be unlocked by entering your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format.

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Method 2: Via the income tax e-filing portal

You can also download your e-PAN card directly from the Income Tax e-Filing portal. All you need to do is launch a web browser > go to the official income tax e-Filing website > choose the Instant e-PAN option under quick links > select Check the status or download PAN option > enter your Aadhaar number > confirm it with the OTP sent to your linked mobile > pay the small fees > download your Aadhaar card.

If your e-PAN is ready, then you will be displayed with a download link using which you can save the file on your phone or computer.

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Benefits

There are many benefits of having an e-PAN. Some of them are as follows:

• It saves time, reduces paperwork and eliminates the chance of losing a physical card.
• You can use the e-PAN to file your income tax return, open a bank account, and complete other financial verification processes.