Pan Card Verification

The process of PAN Card application is very simple and can be done easily online as well. However, in order to verify PAN Card online, only certain entities are entitled. PAN Card verification can also be done by someone else apart from the applicant given the fact that he has required necessary documents. The online PAN verification is carried out by NSDL e-governance Infrastructure Limited or UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited. PAN number verification facility is not available on paper, so it is compulsory to register online.

There are three primary mediums through which online PAN verification can take place. They are as follows:

• API PAN based verification– This particular mode enables applicants to verify their PAN Card by using a verification site by taking the help of a software application.
• NSDL PAN Verification in File Format- In this mode, the applicant can log in to the account and then upload a file which contains as many as 1000 PANs in the given structure that is mentioned by NSDL e-governance. Within 24 hours of uploading and submitting this file, the site offers all the necessary PAN details and if the format of the file uploaded by the user is wrong, then a rejection message will be conveyed to the user.
• Screen based verification- The user must first login and can furnish a maximum of five PANs that is provided to him on the screen. Those PANs details must be submitted and the same are given out as results.

PAN Verification Eligibility

Only certain entities are eligible to enjoy the services of PAN verification. Here’s a list of PAN number verification eligibility:

• Goods and services tax networks
• Commercial Taxes department
• Reserve Bank of India
• Income Tax Projects
• Central and State Government Agencies
• Depositories
• Stock Exchange
• Commodity Exchange
• Clearing Corporations
• Other entities that needs to furnish the Annual Information Return
• Companies that require furnishing the Annual Information Return
• Educational Institutions set up by the Regulatory Bodies
• Credit Card Companies
• Mutual Funds
• Companies as well as Government deduct that file TDS and TCS return
• Insurance Repository
• Insurance Companies
• Banks
• Non-Banking Financial enterprises approved by the Reserve Bank of India

Documents Required for PAN Card Verification

• Details related to Organisation- the required details are:
  • Entity’s name
  • Entity’s TAN and PAN
  • Entity’s category
  • Entity’s personal detailsEntity’s contact details
• Details related to Payment- the required details are
  • Amount of payment
  • Payment mode
  • The number of instrument
• Details pertaining to Digital Signature Certificate- the required details are:
  • Digital Signature Certificate’s class
  • Certifying authority’s name
  • Serial Number of the Digital Signature Certificate

PAN Verification by PAN Number

Follow the steps mentioned below for online PAN Verification by PAN Number:

Step 1: Visit PAN Verification site of e-Filing’ Portal i.e. https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home

Step 2: Click on “Verify your PAN details” hyperlink in the Quick links section

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page for PAN no. verification

Step 4: Enter your ‘PAN Number’

Step 5: Enter other details like your Full name, date of birth

Step 6: Choose the status as applicable

Step 7: Enter the ‘Captcha Code’ for verification from the image

Step 8: Click on ‘Submit button’

Step 9: Your online online PAN Verification by PAN Number will be done

PAN Verification by Name and Date of Birth

Follow the steps mentioned below for PAN Card verification by name and date of birth

Step 1: Visit the PAN verification site i.e. https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home or directly visit at https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/VerifyYourPanDeatils.html?lang=eng

Step 2: Fill in the details carefully for PAN Card Verification by name and date of birth

Step 3: Enter your PAN Number

Step 4: Enter your full name, date of birth in (DD/MM/YY) format

Step 5: Select the status from the available options in the box

Step 6: Enter the captcha code for verification from the given box

Step 7: Click on ‘Submit’ button

Step 8: Your online PAN Verification by name and date of birth will be completed

PAN Card Verification with Aadhaar Number

Follow the steps mentioned below for PAN Card Verification with Aadhaar number:

Step 1: Visit the official website of e-filling for income tax PAN Verification
Step 2: Click on “Link Aadhaar” hyperlink under “Quick Links” section
Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page for online PAN Verification
Step 4: Select “Click here” hyperlink to view the status of your Aadhaar-PAN link
Step 5: You will be redirected to a new page for PAN number verification
Step 6: Enter your PAN Number and Aadhaar Number
Step 7: Click on “View Link Aadhaar Status”
Step 8:  Your online PAN verification with Aadhaar Number will appear on the screen

Verification of Applicability u/s 194N

The Income Tax Department of India has introduced a new section under the Income Tax Act i.e. section 194N to further discourage the cash transactions and move towards a less cash economy. It levies the TDS at the rate of 2% on the payment made via cash exceeding Rs. 1 crore made during the financial year.

Follow the steps mentioned below for the verification of applicability u/s 194N:

Step 1: Visit the official website of e-Filing Income Tax Department of India http://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home

Step 2: Under the ‘quick links’ section, click on the ‘Verification of applicability u/s 194N’ option

Step 3: You will be redirected to a new page i.e. https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/ViewReturnStatusLink.html?lang=eng

Step 4: Enter your 10-digit PAN Number

Sept 5: Enter your registered mobile number

Step 6: Tick mark the declaration and click on the ‘Continue’ button

Step 7: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter the OTP to proceed further

Step 8: Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Step 9:The verification of applicability u/s 194N will appear on the screen

Note: Without a registered mobile number the verification of applicability u/s 194N cannot be done

e-Verify Return through Aadhaar

Once you have successfully filed for the Income Tax Return, the next step is to verify your return. Once it is verified, the Income Tax Department will start the process of your return. One of the simplest ways to e-Verify Return is through Aadhaar Card.

Steps to e-Verify Return through Aadhaar Card

Step 1: Visit the e-filing portal i.e. e-Filing portal

Step 2: Login to your account using ID and Password

Step 3: Click on the ‘e-verify return’ option

Step 4: Select the option, ‘I would like to generate Aadhaar OTP to e-verify my return’

Step 5: You will receive a 6-digit OTP on your registered mobile number

Step 6: Enter the OTP and click on the ‘submit’ button

Step 7: On successful submission, your Income Tax Return will be verified

Note:  Your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar and registered as such in the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database and your PAN must be linked with Aadhaar

Steps to File a Complaint against Any Malpractice in Aadhaar Service Online

You can file a complaint against any malpractice in Aadhaar Service relating to:

• Operator and Enrolment Agencies (Enrolment ID is optional)
• Aadhaar not Generated ( Enrolment ID is mandatory)

However, for any other complaints, you can either call on the toll-free number i.e. 1947 or write an email at help@uidai.gov.in.

Follow the steps mentioned below to file a complaint against any malpractice in Aadhaar Service online:

Step 1: Visit https://resident.uidai.gov.in/file-complaint

Step 2:  Enter the details like 14-digit enrolment ID (EID), and enter the date and time

Step 3: Enter the contact details such as your full name (as printed on Aadhaar), mobile number, email address, PIN Code, Village/Town/City

Step 4: Select the type of complaint i.e. Operator/Enrolment Agency

Step 5: Select the ‘Category’ as applicable

Step 6:  Now, write your concern in the given space

Step 6: Enter the ‘Captcha Verification’ code

Step 7: Click on the ‘Submit’ button

Note: Your file will be duly submitted and the same will be intimated to you via SMS on your registered mobile number and email address.

FAQs on PAN Verification

Q. What is the Online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. The Income Tax Department (ITD), in order to enable the entities to verify PAN, has provided an online PAN verification service. They offer three types of facilities of PAN Verification which can be opted on the basis entities’ requirements.

Q. Which three types of facilities are available for the PAN Verification facility?

Ans. The three types of verification are:

• Screen-based Verification
• File and Screen-based Verification
• Software (API) based PAN Verification

Q. Who are eligible entities who can avail Online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. The following entities can avail of online PAN verification facility:

• SEBI approved Investment Advisor
• Banks
• Insurance Web Aggregators
• RBI approved Non-Banking Financial Companies
• Insurance Company
• Insurance Repository
• Companies and Government deductor (Required to file TDS/TCS return)
• Mutual Funds
• Credit card Companies or Institutions
• Central Recordkeeping Agency of National Pension System
• DSC issuing Authorities
• Depository Participants
• Credit information companies approved by RBI
• KYC Registration Agency (KRA)/Central KYC Registry
• Educational Institutions established by Regulatory Bodies
• Companies (Required to furnish Annual Information Return (AIR)/Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT)
• Any other entity required to furnish Annual Information Return (AIR)/Statement of Financial Transaction (SFT)
• Stock Exchanges/Commodity Exchanges/Clearing Corporations
• Tax Network of Goods and Services
• Depositories
• Central/State Government Agencies
• Income Tax Projects
• RBI
• Commercial Taxes Department
• Stamp and Registration Department
• Central Vigilance Commission
• RBI approved Payments Bank

Q. How can I avail PAN Verification?

Ans. In order to avail of this facility online, you have to ‘register’ it with the NSDL e-Gov portal. You are required to enter your organizational details, the digital Signature Certificate details, and the payment details as well.

Moreover, you are required to submit the supporting documents and submit the same on the following address:

NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited
Online PAN Verification Team
1st floor, Times Tower
Kamala Mill Compound
Senapati Bapat Marg
Lower Parel
Mumbai – 400 013

Q. Can I make an application to avail the online PAN Verification facility on plain paper?

Ans. No, you cannot make an application to avail the online PAN verification facility on plain paper. You have to register it online only.

Q. How much time is required to get approval from ITD?

Ans. The time required to get approval from ITD is at the discretion of ITD itself.

Q. Will I get a refund in case my application is rejected by ITD?

Ans. Yes, you will get a refund in case your application is rejected by ITD.

Q. Will I get a refund in case my application is approved by ITD and I do not want to avail online PAN verification facility due to some reason?

Ans. No, once your application is approved by ITD you will not get your refund.

Q. How long this facility is available?

Ans. This facility of online PAN verification is available for one year and the same needs to be renewed on a yearly basis and the renewal charges are Rs.12,000 (including Goods and Services Tax) as applicable.

Q. Are there any charges to avail the Online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. Yes, there are charges to avail the online PAN verification facility. They are:

Minimum charges	Screen-Based (Rs.)	File and Screen-Based (Rs.)	Software (API) Based (Rs.)
Annual Registration Charges	. 12,000	12,000	12,000
Goods and Services Tax ( @18% )	2,160	2,160	2,160
Total Registration/Annual Charges	14,160	14,160	14,160
Initial Advance (Inclusive of GST as applicable)	NA	As desired	As desired
Free PAN verification per day (Subject to change based on the cumulative number of PANs verified in F.Y.)	Up to 750	Screen Based File Based 750 NA	750
Charges above free PANs verification (exclusive of Goods and Services Tax)	NA	Above 750 charges will apply as per Table No 1	Refer Table no. 2

Charges for File-based PAN verification

Table No 1
Count of PANs in the file	Charges ( in Rs.)
	Slab1	Slab2	Slab3	Slab4
	@0.30	@0.25	@0.15	@0.05
1-200	60	50	30	10
201-400	120	100	60	20
401-600	180	150	90	30
601-800	240	200	120	40
801-1000	300	250	150	50

Q. What documents are required to be submitted to avail the Online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. The following documents need to be submitted to avail the online PAN Verification facility:

• An authorization letter  on company’s letterhead
• Terms & Conditions on the company’s letterhead
• Certificate of Incorporation  ( along with 2 copies stamped & signed by an authorized entity)
• PAN card copy of entity ( along with 2 copies stamped & signed by an authorized entity)
• Regulatory body issued a copy of license/certificate ( only if applicable, and two copies stamped & signed by an authorized entity)
• Declaration by Entities (Two copies stamped & signed by an authorized entity)
• DD or Cheque for applicable charges which shall be in the favor of ‘NSDL – TIN’

Q. What are the details which will be displayed when I verify PANs?

Ans. Following details will be displayed when you verify your PAN card:

PAN being verified	Details displayed in PAN Verification
Valid PAN	Status of PAN PAN holder name PAN update last date *Name printed on PAN card *Status of Aadhaar Seeding
Valid PAN with events such as a merger, acquisition, etc.	Status of PAN along with event PAN holder name PAN update last date *Name printed on PAN card
Deleted or Deactivated	It will show either ‘Deleted’ or ‘Marked as Deactivated’. However, there will be no other details that will be displayed
Fake PAN	The status will be displayed as ‘Marked as Fake’. However, no other details will be displayed.
PAN not found in database	In such a case, ‘Not present in the ITD database’ will be shown on screen.

Note: In case you verify your PAN with the Department of Commercial Taxes (DCT), additional fields such as Father’s name and Date of Birth will also be displayed in the response.

* The name on the PAN card field will be shown according to details ITD database. However,  in case if the name is blank in the respective field is blank it means the same is not available at the ITD database.

*The Aadhaar seeding status will  be displayed for applicable PANs with ‘E’ Status only

Q. Can I come to know the contact number/address details of the PAN holder by availing the online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. No, you can only see the details mentioned below by availing the online PAN Verification facility:

• Name of the PAN holder
• Name printed on the PAN Card
• When the PAN was last updated
• PAN status i.e. valid, invalid, valid along with the event, deleted, deactivated, fake, not present in the database of ITD

The status of Aadhar seeding which is only applicable for PANs with ‘E’ status

Note: In case you verify your PAN with the Department of Commercial Taxes (DCT), additional fields such as Father’s name and Date of Birth will also be displayed in the response.

Q. I want to change the type of facility (Screen/File/API based) of the online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. If you want to change the type of facility i.e. (Screen/File/API based) of the online PAN Verification facility, you need to write a request on the letterhead of your organization which must be duly attested/signed by the authorized signatory along with your user ID.

Q. My organization name has changed. How do I inform you?

Ans. In case the name of your organization has changed, you can inform by forwarding the written request on the letterhead of your organization which must be duly signed/attested by the authorized signatory along with User ID. Moreover, you must also forward the valid proof to support the request.

Q. Can I use the online PAN Verification facility for the purpose other than the purpose mentioned at the time of registration?

Ans. No, you cannot use the online PAN Verification facility for the purpose other than the purpose mentioned at the time of registration

Q. Can I verify TAN using the online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. Currently, there’s no such facility is not available to verify TAN using the online PAN Verification facility.

Q. Is multiple log-in allowed?

Ans. No, multiple log-in is not allowed

Q. Do you provide any alerts to users who avail online PAN Verification facility?

Ans. Yes, alerts are provided to users who avail online PAN Verification facility through email and SMS. Alerts are provided for the following details :

• Email regarding the acknowledgement of the successful registration
• Informing about the User ID being made
• In case, there’s a rejection of the registration along with the reason of rejection
• DSC Update email/SMS
• If there’s an insufficient balance in the PAN verification account an email alert is sent
• In advance the intimation for the due date of expiry of Digital Signature Certificate is sent
• Intimation of addition of advance amount in its PAN verification account along with Tax invoice
• Email Alert/ SMS Alert regarding the renewal facility along tax invoice for the mode of payment
• In two months  advance the facility due for renewal of PAN Verification facility

Q. How is the communication sent on the creation of user ID?

Ans. The communication is sent on the creation of User ID on your registered email ID.

Q. Where to contact in case of any problem/clarification required on the PAN verification facility?

Ans. In case of any problem/clarification required on the PAN Verification facility, you can contact by writing on the email-ID PAN-verification@nsdl.co.in or call on the  customer care number 022-24994182. You can also write along with the acknowledgement number/User ID and send on the following address:

NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited
Online PAN Verification Team
1st floor, Times Tower,
Kamala Mills Compound,
Senapati Bapat Marg,
Lower Parel (W)

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