PAN Card Verification — Income Tax Department, Government of India

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Last Updated

9th May 2026

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Verify the authenticity and active status of any 10-character PAN through the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Short Information

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a 10-character alphanumeric identifier issued by the Income Tax Department under the Income Tax Act 1961. It is mandatory for filing income tax returns, opening bank accounts, and high-value transactions. PAN verification confirms whether a number exists, the name of the holder (last name only, for privacy), the holder's status (individual, company, trust, etc.), and whether the PAN is currently active or has been deactivated. Verification is offered through the Income Tax e-Filing portal, Protean (formerly NSDL e-Gov) and UTIITSL — the two PAN-issuing partners. Banks and authorised intermediaries can subscribe to bulk PAN-verification APIs for regulatory KYC compliance.

Department

Income Tax Department, Ministry of Finance, Government of India

Stage Level

National

Form Instructions

To verify a PAN: 1) Visit https://eportal.incometax.gov.in/iec/foservices/#/pre-login/knowYourPAN.
2) Enter the PAN, the holder's first name and last name, and date of birth (or incorporation for non-individuals).
3) Provide a registered mobile number and OTP for non-PII access.
4) The portal returns a verification status of 'Active', 'Active and Operative', or 'Deactivated' along with the PAN holder's jurisdiction.
For bulk verification, financial institutions onboard via Protean or UTIITSL.
Aadhaar-PAN linking status can be checked at https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/all-topics/efiling-services.
Lost PAN cards can be reprinted online for a small reissue fee.

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Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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