How to Link PAN with Aadhaar?

How to link PAN with Aadhaar?

The government of India has made it mandatory to provide Aadhaar number while filing tax returns as well as linking it with PAN (Permanent Account Number) card. In case you do not link your Aadhaar Number with your PAN card your PAN card would be invalid. The deadline to link PAN with Aadhaar is extended till June 30, 2020.

PAN Card

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a unique 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted to each taxpayer. PAN card is issued in the form of a laminated card by IT (Income Tax) Department under the supervision of the CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes). It also serves as an important identity proof like driving licence and Aadhaar card. The PAN number once allotted remains unaffected by the change of address within or across states in India.

Aadhaar Card

Aadhaar number is a 12-digit random number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to the residents of India. Any individual, who is a resident of India, can voluntarily enrol for obtaining an Aadhaar number. Aadhaar card is an important document and serves as a proof of identity as well as proof of address.

How to link PAN with Aadhaar?

There are five different ways to link PAN with Aadhaar.

1. Online Linking of PAN with Aadhaar via income tax e-filing website (For registered users)

2. Online Linking of PAN with Aadhaar via income tax e-filing website (For non-registered users)

3. Link PAN with Aadhaar through SMS

4. Linking of PAN with Aadhaar via Aaykar Setu App

5. Link PAN with Aadhaar through offline process

Link PAN with Aadhaar via income tax website (For registered users)

In order to link PAN with Aadhaar, registered users head over to Income Tax e-filing Website and follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Log in to the e-Filing portal of the Income Tax Department by entering your log-in Id, password, and date of birth. If you're new, then you have to register yourself first on Income tax e-filing website. Click on “Register Here” and then enter your PAN details and create a password after verifying the OTP.

2. Once you are logged in to the website and your account opens, now click on “Profile Settings” tab and select the option “Link Aadhaar”.

3. If your Aadhaar is already linked with Aadhaar then you will see a message on the screen as “Your PAN is linked to Aadhaar number XXXX1111”.

4. If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar then a form will appear on the screen.

5. Enter the required details such as name, date of birth and gender as per your PAN card data.

6. Next, enter your Aadhaar number.

7. Now enter the captcha code and click on “Submit” button.

8. Once submitted, a pop-up message will inform you that your “Aadhaar-PAN linking is completed successfully”.

Link PAN with Aadhaar via income tax website (For non-registered users)

If you are not a registered user at the e-filing website and you also don't want to register yourself then you can use this method to link your PAN with Aadhaar. A hyperlink has been given at the homepage of the e-filing website. Just follow the steps mentioned below to link PAN to Aadhaar.

1. Visit e-filing website https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home

2. Click on “Link Aadhaar” under “Quick Links” on the e-filing website.

3. It will open a new page where you are required to fill a form by entering your PAN number, Aadhaar number, Name as per Aadhaar.

4. Tick the option: “I have the only year of birth in Aadhaar card” (If your Aadhaar card has the only year of birth).

5. Enter the captcha code and click on “Link Aadhaar” button.

6. Once submitted, a message on the screen will inform you that your “Aadhaar-PAN linking is completed successfully”.

Link PAN with Aadhaar through SMS

Now you can link your PAN with Aadhaar card through SMS also.

SMS format

UIDPAN<space>12 digit Aadhaar No.<space>10 digit PAN No.

Now send SMS to 567678 or 56161

For example, if your Aadhaar number is 112233445566 and PAN is AABPA1111B. Just send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 as
UIDPAN 112233445566 AABPA1111B

Link PAN with Aadhaar via Aaykar Setu App

Now you can also link your PAN with Aadhaar card via Aaykar Setu App

Download the Aaykar Setu app on your smartphone. Link your PAN with Aadhaar by using PAN/TAN feature of Aaykar Setu App.

 
Link PAN with Aadhaar through offline process

Now you can link your PAN with Aadhaar through the offline process using a single page form. The single page form is just another procedure by a paper medium for linking PAN with Aadhaar. The complete process is manual.

You have to fill the form and submit this form to designated PAN Service Centers of NSDL or UTIISL along with PAN card and Aadhaar card copy. If there is a mismatch then you need to visit the center personally for fingerprint authentication.

Note: This post was originally published in April 2017 and has been completely updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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