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How to get a PAN: free instant e-PAN with Aadhaar
Get a free e-PAN on the Income Tax portal using Aadhaar OTP, or apply for a physical PAN card.
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Official source · Income Tax e-Filing – How to generate Instant e-PAN — incometax.gov.in- Cost
- Instant e-PAN free; physical card ₹107 (UTIITSL/Protean)
Step by step
Open Instant e-PAN
On the e-Filing home page (incometax.gov.in), click Instant e-PAN, then Get New e-PAN.
Enter your Aadhaar
Type your 12-digit Aadhaar number, tick the confirmation and continue.
Verify with OTP
Accept the consent terms and enter the 6-digit OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile. It is valid for 15 minutes.
Validate your details
Check the details pulled from Aadhaar and accept. Validating your email is optional.
Note the acknowledgement number
An acknowledgement number is shown on screen and sent by SMS.
Download the e-PAN
Go to Instant e-PAN → Check Status / Download PAN, enter Aadhaar and OTP, and download your e-PAN.
Documents needed
- Valid Aadhaar with updated details
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
Common questions
Is Instant e-PAN really free?
Yes. The Income Tax Department's FAQ says it is completely free of cost.
I lost my PAN card. Can I use Instant e-PAN?
No. This service is only for people who do not have a PAN.
My PAN request failed. What now?
The e-Filing FAQ says you can apply for PAN through Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL instead.
My Aadhaar shows only my year of birth.
Update your full date of birth in Aadhaar first, then try Instant e-PAN again.
Key points
- Instant e-PAN is free and needs only Aadhaar with a linked mobile number.
- It is only for people who have never been allotted a PAN.
- A physical PAN card through UTIITSL or Protean costs ₹107 for dispatch in India.
- An e-PAN-only application through UTIITSL or Protean costs ₹72.
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