Track PAN Card Delivery Status by Speed Post, Consignment Number

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.

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.

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:

• • Visit UTIITSL PAN Card Status Tracking Portal

• 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

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FAQs on Track PAN 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 alloted 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.