PAN or Permanent Account Number is 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 amount more than ₹ 50,000). PAN is a unique alphanumeric code generated for the lifetime of the concerned entity. In case a person misplaces his PAN, he can opt for getting the reprint of the card instead of applying for a new PAN. An applicant can track PAN card delivery status online for both new and reprint of the PAN card.
How to Track PAN Card Delivery Status Online through the UTIITSL Portal
All applicants who have filled PAN card application online through UTIITSL can use this facility to track the PAN card delivery status. It is worth mentioning that applicants who have not filled the form through UTIITSL will not be able to use this service. An applicant can track PAN card delivery status online through the UTIITSL portal by following the steps mentioned below:
- Enter the “Application Coupon number” or your “PAN”
- Enter the security code and click on “Submit”
- The status of your PAN card application will be displayed on the screen.
Steps to Track PAN Delivery Status Online through the NSDL Portal
Applicants who have filled their PAN application through the TIN-NSDL portal can track the delivery status of PAN card application (both new as well as reprint/update) online through the TIN-NSDL portal.
There are two methods to check the application status at the NSDL portal:
- Tracking on the basis of Acknowledgement Number
- Visit TIN-NSDL’s PAN Card Tracking Portal
- In the “Application Type” option, select “PAN-New/Change Request” from the drop-down list
- Now enter the “Acknowledgement Number” and the security code
- Click on the “Submit” button to check the status of your PAN card application
- Tracking on the basis of Name and Date of Birth
- Visit TIN-NSDL’s PAN Card Tracking Portal
- Enter your name (First, Middle and Last Name) or the company’s registered name
- Now enter the date of birth (for individuals) or date of incorporation (for companies)
- Now enter the security code and click on the “Submit” button
How to Track the PAN Card Delivery Status through Speed Post
Once your PAN card is generated or reprinted, it is sent to the address mentioned in the application form. When you check the PAN card application status at the portal of UTIITSL or NSDL, the consignment number is mentioned in the application status. Here’s how you can check the PAN card delivery status through speed post:
- Visit India Post’s Consignment Tracking Portal
- Enter the consignment number and enter the security code
- Now click on the “Search” button
- Your PAN card delivery status will be displayed on the screen.
