Online Bulk PAN Verification

Bulk PAN verification is the process by which eligible entities can verify the authenticity of permanent account number (PAN). The introduction of online bulk PAN verification has allowed eligible entities such as banks and financial institutions to reduce the time taken to check PAN for various requirements including government regulatory measures. Typically the process of PAN verification request verifies the PAN data provided by a prospective applicant against the central PAN database maintained by the CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes). Bulk verification of PAN involved checking hundreds and thousands of such PAN records against the Income Tax Department (ITD) database.

Who provides bulk PAN Verification Service Online?

The online bulk PAN verification service is currently available through the NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited and the UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited websites. To avail the service, the individual/entity interested in performing bulk PAN verification needs to complete registration for the service on the applicable website.

Who can register for bulk PAN verification?

The following is a short list of entities that are eligible for bulk PAN verification registration:

Banks and other Financial Institutions	RBI approved Payments Banks	Insurance Web Aggregators
Central Recordkeeping agency of National Pension System	Credit Card companies/institutions	Central/State Govt. Agencies
Mutual Fund	Depository Participants	Companies required to provide a Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT) or Annual Information Return (AIR).
Insurance Companies	Educational Institutions established by Regulatory Bodies	Any other entity required to furnish Annual Information Return (AIR)/Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT).
KYC Registration Agency (KRA) and Central KYC Registry	RBI approved credit information companies	Commodity Exchanges/ Stock Exchanges/ Clearing Corporations
Companies and Government deductors required to file TDS/TCS return	Non-Banking Financial Companies approved by RBI	Insurance Repository
Goods and Services Tax Network	DSC issuing authorities	Housing Finance Companies
Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuers approved by RBI	Stamp and Registration Department	SEBI approved Investment Advisor

What are the pre-requisites for bulk PAN verification registration?

The key requirements when registering for bulk PAN verification include the follows:

• Installation of a public key for a Class II or Class III Digital Signature Certificate
• Submission of the completely filled registration form along with demand draft for registration fee payment. The form should be signed by an authorised signatory on behalf of the applying entity and also have the official company seal.
• Terms and conditions agreement on company letterhead along with company seal and featuring an authorised signature.

However, do note that only companies belonging to one of the categories as mentioned above can get approved for registration under the bulk PAN verification service.

What are the key documents for registration in bulk PAN verification scheme?

The list of key documents acceptable for bulk PAN verification registration is as follows:

• Copy of RBI License
• SEBI Registration Certificate
• Latest confirmation received from IT Department for submission of SFT (Statement of Financial Transaction)
• Latest provisional receipt of AIR (Annual Information Report)
• Latest provisional receipt of TCS(Tax Collected at Source)/TDS(Tax Deducted at Source) return filed
• Copy of IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) issued license
• National Housing Board (NHB)-issued certificate
• Certificate issued by regulatory body (for educational institutions)

Note: Only one of the above documents is required. Check the complete list of documents required.

Step by Step Guide to Register for Bulk PAN Verification Service Online

The following are the key steps to register for bulk PAN verification service online:

Step 1: Forward applicable documents to NSDL e-Gov including but not limited to PAN, incorporation certificate, Authorisation Letter, etc. in addition to one of the key documents mentioned in the above list.
Step 2: Fill out the key details in the application form including organisation details and reason for availing the PAN verification facility. The following is a snapshot of the online application form:

Step 3: Provide the registration fee payment details and upload DSC (Digital Signature Certificate) and upload a copy of suitable digital signature in order to complete the registration process for verification of PAN in bulk.

What are the different modes of bulk PAN verification?

Currently bulk verification of PAN is available via 3 modes as follows:

• Screen-based Verification: Screen-based verification allows the user to check the validity of up to 5 unique PAN at the same time. Subsequent to verification, the results are displayed on the response screen.
• File and Screen-based Verification: This mode allows the checking of up to 1000 unique PAN at the same time. To use this option, the list of PAN (up to 1000) has to be uploaded in a pre-defined file format. Subsequently, results of the verification will be available within 24 hours. The user can then download the verification results within 15 days.
• API (Software) based PAN Verification: This is a software-based interface that allows online verification by providing access to the online bulk PAN verification website.

What are the common user responses to a bulk PAN verification request?

The following are the common user responses to bulk PAN verification requests:

Status of PAN	Information Available to User
Valid PAN	Status of PAN Name of holder Name printed on PAN Latest date of PAN update
Valid PAN with merger, acquisition, etc. events	Current PAN status with event PAN holder name Latest date of PAN update Name printed on PAN
Deleted/Deactivated PAN	No additional details apart from “Deleted” or “Deactivated” status
Fake PAN	Just a message showing “Marked as Fake” is displayed
PAN not available on database	Message displayed reads “not present in ITD database”. If the PAN holder can provide proof of this PAN, such as PAN allotment letter or PAN card copy, an investigation maybe launched by the IT Department.

What are the charges for availing bulk PAN verification services?

The current schedule of charges for availing the bulk PAN verification services of NSDL e-Gov are as follows:

Type of Charge/Transaction	Screen Based Verification Charges	Files and Screen based Verification Charges	API based Verification Charges
Annual Registration Charges (including GST@18%)	Rs.14,160	Rs. 14,160	Rs. 14,160

File-based Verification Charges beyond Free Verification Limit

The following are charges for PAN verification in bulk beyond the free limit of 750 PAN checks:

No. of PAN in File	Slab 1 (@Re 0.30)	Slab 2 (@Re 0.25)	Slab 3(@Re 0.15)	Slab 4(@Re 0.05)
1-200	Rs. 60	Rs. 50	Rs. 30	Rs. 10
201-400	Rs. 120	Rs. 100	Rs. 60	Rs. 20
401-600	Rs. 180	Rs. 150	Rs. 90	Rs. 30
601-800	Rs. 240	Rs. 200	Rs. 120	Rs. 40
801-1000	Rs. 300	Rs. 250	Rs. 150	Rs. 50

File or API-based Verification Charges

Slab (PANs verified during a FY)	Rate (Re.)	Maximum Daily Free Limit
Not exceeding 7.5 lakh PAN	Re. 0.30	750
More than 7.5 lakh up to 15 lakh PAN	Re. 0.25	1,000
More than 15 lakh up to 30 lakh PAN	Re. 0.15	1,500
Over 30 lakh PAN	Re. 0.05	2,500