Introduction to PAN Card Status

The PAN card or Permanent Account Number is a vital document issued by the Income Tax Department of India. It serves as a unique 10-digit alphanumeric identifier for each taxpayer in the country. Some key facts about PAN cards:

• PAN acts as proof of identification, address and citizenship
• Mandatory for all individuals to pay taxes in India
• Required for financial transactions above Rs 50,000
• Needed for opening bank account, demat account, applying for credit card etc
• Issued in the form of a laminated card containing name, date of birth, PAN number etc

There are two authorized agencies who issue PAN cards on behalf of the Income Tax Department:

• NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited – Wholly owned subsidiary of NSDL
• UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited – Wholly owned subsidiary of UTI AMC

Importance of Having a PAN Card

• Links all monetary transactions like bank accounts, investments, expenses to a single entity
• Helps government maintain comprehensive information about each taxpayer
• Necessary for buying high value assets like house, cars, jewelry etc
• Required for obtaining business licenses, export-import code, trademark etc
• Mandatory for company directors, partners of firm, and charitable trusts
• Needed for paying advance taxes on incomes from business, profession etc

Documents Needed for PAN Card Application

• Proof of identity – Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License etc
• Proof of address – Aadhaar, Electricity bill, Rent agreement etc
• Proof of date of birth – Birth certificate, Passport, Aadhaar etc
• Recent photograph

The PAN card serves as a vital identification and is essential for all financial transactions in India. This section provided an overview of the PAN card, issuing authorities, importance and documents needed.

Applying for a PAN Card

Applying for a new PAN card is easy if you follow the right steps. Here is an overview of the PAN card application process:

Documents Required

• Proof of identity – Aadhaar, Voter ID, Driving License etc.
• Proof of address – Aadhaar, Passport, Utility bills etc.
• Proof of date of birth – Birth certificate, Aadhaar, Passport etc.

Applying via NSDL/UTIITSL

• Visit NSDL or UTIITSL website
• Fill the online PAN card application form
• Upload scanned copies of documents
• Make payment of fee online
• Submit the form and get 15-digit acknowledgement number

Comparison of NSDL and UTIITSL

Parameter	NSDL	UTIITSL
Website	tin.nsdl.com	www.utiitsl.com
Fee	₹107	₹107
Processing Time	15 days	15 days

Applying online for PAN card through NSDL or UTIITSL is quite fast and convenient. Make sure to keep the acknowledgement number safe for checking the status later.

Checking PAN Card Status

After applying for PAN card, checking the application status is important to track the processing. There are various methods to check status:

Using Acknowledgement Number

The 15-digit acknowledgement number received after applying can be used to check status via:

• Pan card status check by mobile number – Send SMS in format NSDLPAN <acknowledgement_number> to 57575
• Call center – Call 020-27218080 and provide acknowledgement number
• Online – Enter acknowledgement number on NSDL/UTIITSL portal

Using PAN Number

If you already have a PAN, you can check status of any update/correction using PAN number:

• Go to UTIITSL website
• Enter PAN number to track application status

Using Date of Birth

Date of birth can be used to verify if your PAN details are valid:

• Go to Income Tax e-filing portal
• Enter name, DOB, PAN, mobile number
• Input OTP received to validate

Pan card status check by mobile number

Follow these simple steps to check your e-PAN card status using your Aadhaar number:

1. Go to the Income Tax e-filing website or click the direct link.
2. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and captcha code on the website.
3. Click ‘Submit’.
4. Your PAN card status linked to your Aadhaar number will be displayed.

That’s it! Your e-PAN status will be shown once you submit your Aadhaar number. Note: Your mobile number must be registered with your Aadhaar card to receive the OTP for authentication.

Tips

• Retain acknowledgement number safely
• Allow 15 days processing time for online application
• Contact call center for any issues

Checking application status periodically is important to track processing of PAN and get it on time.

Timeline for PAN Card Processing

The total time taken for PAN card processing and delivery depends on whether you applied online or offline.

Here are the estimated timelines:

Online Application

• Application submission: Day 1
• Document verification: 2-7 days
• PAN processing: 8-15 days
• Dispatch of PAN card: 3-4 days

Offline Application

• Form submission at PAN center: Day 1
• Document verification: 3-12 days
• PAN processing: 13-30 days
• Dispatch of PAN card: 3-7 days

Comparison of Timeline

Stage	Online	Offline
Application	Day 1	Day 1
Verification	2-7 days	3-12 days
Processing	8-15 days	13-30 days
Dispatch	3-4 days	3-7 days
Total Time	15-30 days	20-50 days

Online application is faster due to instant document upload. Track status using acknowledgement number after few days. Delay can happen due to incorrect documents.

Important Tips for PAN Card

Here are some useful tips to keep in mind for your PAN card:

• Retain the 15-digit acknowledgement number received after PAN application for tracking status later.
• Check the status after 4-5 days for online application and 10-15 days for offline application.
• Enter the acknowledgement number carefully without any mistakes when checking status via SMS, call center or online.
• For tracking status via call center, call only the authorized numbers:
  • 020-27218080
  • 020-27218081
• If you don’t receive PAN card within expected time, contact the jurisdictional PAN card office.
• Inform Income Tax Department of any change in address, phone number to ensure timely communication.
• Apply for reprint in case of loss of PAN card by submitting the request form and documents.
• Do not laminate original PAN card as signature/photo may be required during verification.

Following these tips will ensure you get your PAN card on time without any hassles in the application process.

Tracking PAN Card Status via SMS

You can check PAN card application status easily via SMS from your mobile phone. Follow these steps:

• Open messaging app on your mobile
• Type NSDLPAN <15-digit acknowledgement number>
• Send this SMS to 57575
• You will instantly receive an SMS with current status of your PAN

Key Points

• Only acknowledgement number can be used
• Receive status response on mobile number used during PAN application
• Ensure you enter correct acknowledgement number
• Save acknowledgement number on phone for fast access

Advantages of SMS Tracking

• Completely paperless and hassle-free
• Fastest way to check status on-the-go
• Avoid long call center waits or web traffic
• Works without internet or smartphone
• Free of cost and available 24×7

SMS tracking facility makes it easy to monitor PAN application status instantly without documentation. However, use web/call center for applying any corrections to PAN card.