How to Check PAN Card Status in 2024?

If you’ve applied for a PAN card and are eagerly waiting for its issuance, it’s natural to be curious about the status of your application. Fortunately, checking the PAN card status is a straightforward process that can provide you with real-time updates on the progress of your application. 

In this blog, we will guide you through the step-by-step procedure to check the status of your PAN card. Whether you applied online or offline, this guide will help you stay informed and keep track of your PAN card application.

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What is a PAN Card Acknowledgement Number?

When you apply for a PAN card, you will receive a special 15-digit number called the acknowledgement number. This number is generated for your application and helps you track the status of your PAN card and download the e-PAN card.

How to Check PAN Card Status through UTIITSL?

To check the status of your PAN card through UTIITSL, you can follow these steps:

• Go to the official website of UTIITSL.
• Look for the option called ‘Track PAN Card’ and click on it.
• Fill in either your ‘Application Coupon Number’ or PAN number.

• Enter the required information such as your date of birth, incorporation date, agreement date, partnership date, trust deed date, or formation date of body of individuals/association of persons.
• Type in the captcha code provided.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• The screen will display the status of your PAN card.

How to Check PAN Card Status through NSDL?

An applicant can track the status of his or her PAN card by visiting the NSDL website and following the instructions:

• Visit the NSDL’s official website
• Select the ‘Track your PAN’ option
• Choose an application type
• Enter the acknowledgement number (15 digits)
• Enter the code provided
• Your PAN card status will be displayed after you click the submit button

How to Check PAN Card Status through Name and Date of Birth?

An applicant can check his/her PAN Card status by doing the following:

• Visit the official website of Income Tax
• Navigate to ‘Verify your PAN’

• Enter PAN number, name, date of birth and mobile number
• Click on ‘Continue’
• Verify the details
• Enter OTP within 15 minutes (OTP remains valid for 15 minutes)

• Your PAN card status will be displayed on the following screen

In the event that the PAN card details are incorrect or incomplete, the system will not recognise the information and will flag it as an error.

Also Read: Check PAN Card Status by Name or Date of Birth (DOB)

How to Check PAN Card Status on Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited Website?

Here are the steps to track the PAN card status online using the acknowledgement number on the Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited website:

Step 1: Visit the Protean e-Gov Technologies Limited website.

Step 2: Select the appropriate ‘Application Type’ for your PAN card, such as ‘PAN- New/Change Request’.

Step 3: Enter your unique acknowledgement number.

Step 4: Complete the verification process by entering the code displayed on the screen.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

Note: Remember that you can track the PAN card application status online using the acknowledgement number only after 24 hours of filing the application.

How to Check PAN Card Status Without an Acknowledgement Number?

Follow the given steps to check the status of your PAN card without the acknowledgement number:

Step 1: Visit the official TIN-NSDL portal.

Step 2: From the Application Type section, choose ‘PAN – New/Change Request’.

Step 3: Instead of using the acknowledgement number, select the ‘Name’ option to proceed.

Step 4: Enter your Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, and Date of Birth in the provided fields.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.

How to Check Pan Card Status by PAN Number?

To track the status of your PAN card application or make changes to your PAN card, you need to follow these steps on the UTIITSL website:

Step 1: Go to the UTIITSL website at www.utiitsl.com.

Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to the ‘For PAN Cards’ menu and select the ‘Track your PAN card’ option.

Step 3: You will be taken to the tracking page where you need to provide either your PAN number or coupon number.

Step 4: Enter the characters displayed in the Captcha code field.

Step 5: Click on the ‘Submit’ button to track the status of your PAN card application or make changes to your PAN card.

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

Step 1: Visit the Income Tax e-filing website or click on the direct link provided.

Step 2: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar Number in the designated field, along with the captcha code for verification.

Step 3: Click on the ‘Submit’ button to proceed.

The screen will display the status of your PAN card that is linked to your Aadhaar Number. Please ensure that your mobile number is registered with your Aadhaar Card for OTP authentication.

How to Check PAN Status through Telephone?

To check the status of your PAN card by phone, you can follow these instructions:

• Contact the TIN call centre at 020-27218080.
• Once connected, provide the 15-digit acknowledgement number to the executive.
• The executive will then inform you about the status of your PAN card.

Also Read: How to Apply for a Duplicate PAN Card?

How to Check PAN Card Status through SMS?

It is simple to check the status of a PAN Card via SMS. All an applicant needs to do is follow the instructions:

• Compose an SMS with the text “NSDL PAN” followed by your 15-digit acknowledgement number.
• Send the SMS to the number 57575.
• After sending the SMS, you will receive a notification via SMS with the status of your PAN card.

Also Read: How to Download an NSDL PAN Card Easily?