How to Check PAN Card Status through NSDL and UTIITSL

PAN or Permanent Account Number is a unique alphanumeric code assigned to all entities carrying out financial activities in India. It is used by individuals and organisations to file Income Tax Returns and carry out high-value transactions (mostly for amounts exceeding Rs. 50,000). You can apply for a new PAN card, request for an update/correction on your existing PAN as well as opt for getting a reprint in case you misplace your PAN card. Read on to find out more about how to track PAN card status and the different means to do so.

How to Check PAN Card Status with PAN or Coupon Number on UTI Website

To check UTI PAN card status online, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Go to https://www.trackpan.utiitsl.com/PANONLINE/#forward

Step 2: Enter your application coupon number or PAN

Step 3: Enter Date of Birth/Incorporation/Agreement, etc. and captcha code

Step 4: Now, click on the “Submit” button and your PAN card status will appear on the screen

Note: It takes about 15 working days to receive the PAN Card after the application has been submitted.

Steps to Track PAN Card Application Status Using 15-digit Acknowledgement Number

Follow the steps mentioned below for PAN Card transaction status through the NSDL website:

Step 1: Visit the official website of NSDL at https://tin.tin.nsdl.com/pantan/StatusTrack.html

Step 2: Click on the “Track PAN Status” option

Step 3: Now, select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the “Application Type” section

Step 4: Enter your 15-digit acknowledgement number in the given field

Step 5: To verify status of PAN card application, enter the captcha code from the given box

Step 6: Click on “Submit” button

Step 7: Your NSDL PAN Card status will appear on your screen

How to Check PAN Card Status Without an Acknowledgement Number

TIN-NSDL has made ample provisions for applicants to track PAN card status online. The portal allows users to check new or duplicate PAN card status without acknowledgement number as well. One can check the NSDL PAN card status by name and date of birth by following the steps mentioned below:

1. Visit the official TIN-NSDL portal
2. Select “PAN – New/Change Request” in the Application Type section
3. Select the Name section to check PAN card status without acknowledgement number
4. Enter your Last Name, First Name, Middle Name and Date of Birth
5. Now click on the “Submit” button to get the PAN card status

Check PAN Card Status through Name and Date of Birth

As of now, there’s no such procedure to check your PAN Card transaction status or application status by Date of Birth only, but you can check your PAN Card details by verifying your PAN by entering name and date of birth by following the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Go to the official website of Income Tax E-Filing at https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home
Step 2: Select ‘Verify your PAN Details’ under section “Quick Links”
Step 3: Enter details like your PAN, full name, date of birth and select the status as applicable
Step 4: Enter the Captcha code to verify the details and click on “Submit”
A new page will appear on the screen showing “Your PAN is Active and the details are matching with PAN Database”.

Track your PAN Card Application Status Using Call

You can track PAN Card Status by mobile number/telephone. It is also a simple method of tracking the PAN application. In this method, the applicant has to call the call centre of TIN on 020-27218080 in order to get an update about the current application status of the PAN card by providing the 15-digit acknowledgement number.

How to Check PAN Card Application Status Using SMS Service

You can check your PAN card status by the facility of SMS. You can check your new or lost PAN card status within the stipulated time period but after 3 days of submission of the application form. In this method, you are required to send an SMS which is – “NSDLPAN” after which there should be the 15-digit acknowledgement number and it should be sent to “57575”. You will shortly receive an SMS regarding your PAN Card Status.

How to Check the e-PAN Card Status by Aadhaar Number

Follow the steps mentioned below to check ePAN card status through Aadhaar Number:

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing website or directly click on the link

Step 2: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number and captcha code

Step 3: Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step 4: The status of your PAN Card through Aadhaar Number will be displayed on the screen

Note: Your mobile number must be registered with Aadhaar Card for the OTP Authentication.

What is PAN Card Acknowledgement Number

When an applicant successfully submits his PAN card application, a unique 15-digit code is generated and allotted to the applicant. This number is known as the PAN card acknowledgement number. It can be used to track the status of the PAN card generation/update. The acknowledgement number can also be used to download the ePAN card within one month of issuance of the new/updated PAN card from both NSDL and UTIITSL website.

How to Check e-PAN Card Status

• e-PAN card is the electronic downloadable version of your PAN card that you can avail instantly as soon as you complete your PAN card application (both fresh and update/correction applications) and make the payment. 
• In case your application is saved as a draft, left incomplete for any reason or fee payment is not made, you will not be able to download the e-PAN card.
• Moreover, you can download the e-PAN card free of cost thrice within one month of PAN issuance. You will be required to pay a fee of Rs. 8.26 (inclusive of taxes) after one month of issuance of your e-PAN.

PAN Card Payment Status

Applicants who apply with the applicable fees for availing a PAN via credit card, debit card or internet banking, can check the PAN transaction status by simply following the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit https://www.tin-nsdl.com/

Step 2: Choose “PAN” under the “Services” tab

Step 3:  Click on “Know Status of Your Credit Card / debit card / net banking transaction for online application”

Step 4: Fill in the transaction number that you see on the “Payment through Credit card/Debit card/Net banking” screen or the 15-digit acknowledgment number

Step 5: Provide the applicant’s name and the Date of Birth/ Date of Incorporation/Date of Agreement/Date of Partnership or Trust Deed/Date of Formation of Body of Individuals/Date of Association of Persons depending on the kind of applicant

Step 6: Click on “Show Status” to view the PAN transaction status on the corresponding screen

PAN Card NSDL Protean Helpline

• You can contact NSDL (now Protean) on their helpline number (020) 272 18080 
• You can also send an email to info@nsdl.co.in

The NSDL Protean helpline can help you get answers to queries regarding NSDL PAN card status and issuance.

PAN Card UTIITSL Helpline

You can use the UTIITSL helpline to get answers to your queries relating to PAN card and UTIITSL pan card status:

• Contact Number: +91 33 40802999, 033 40802999
• Email: utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com
• Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on all days

Aadhaar Card PAN Card Link Status 

To check Aadhaar-PAN card link status, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Visit the e-Filing Income Tax Department page

Step 2: Choose “Link Aadhaar Status” listed under “Quick Links” 

Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar Number

Step 4: Click on ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’to view your Aadhaar-PAN link status yon our screen

FAQs on Track PAN Card Delivery Status

Q. Can I change my PAN card delivery address?
Ans. Yes, you can change your PAN card delivery address. Visit the official website of NDSL and ‘Apply for correction/change in PAN’.

Q. What can I do if my PAN card is not yet delivered to my address even after it is being dispatched?
Ans. The PAN card usually takes 15-20 working days to get delivered to your address after the application has been submitted which includes the time of dispatch of your PAN card as well. You can track the status of your PAN using the acknowledgement number.

Q. How many days will it take to dispatch the PAN card after the application has received at the income tax office for further processing?
Ans. It usually takes around 2 weeks to process the application of your PAN Card and dispatch, provided the application is in the correct order in all respects.

Q. How to check the Speed Post tracking status?
Ans. Go to the Speed Post tracking portal and enter the consignment number and click on the “Track” option. You can also track your consignment through SMS. Simply type ‘POST Track <13 digit article number>’ and send it to 166 or 51969 to track the status.

Q. What is the format of Speed Post Tracking Number?
Ans. India Post has allotted tracking numbers in various formats so that a person can know the type of service based on the number itself. The speed post tracking format is as follows:

Q. What is Consignment Number in India Speed Post?

Ans. When you submit a parcel for speed post, a thirteen-digit number is allocated against your parcel. This alphanumeric code is known as the consignment number.