How to Download e-PAN Card Online- a Step by Step Guide

PAN card applicants in India can apply for an e-PAN card instead of a physical PAN card, according to the Income Tax Department of India. e-PAN works in the same way as a physical PAN card and can be used for all financial transactions and domains where a PAN is required.

An applicant can apply for an e-PAN card in a variety of ways. In this blog, we will show you several ways to apply for an e-PAN card, but first, let us provide you with a basic understanding of the e-PAN card.

What is an e-PAN Card?

The Income Tax Department of India provides an e-PAN card, also known as an electronic PAN card. The service is immediate and available to first-time taxpayers. It should be noted that an e-PAN card cannot be issued to someone who already has a physical PAN card. The following are the characteristics of an e-PAN card:

e-PAN can be acquired free of cost for a limited period
e-PAN cards are issued to individuals only and not to HUFs, trusts, organizations, businesses
The applicant’s Aadhaar card details are used to generate the electronic PAN Card

Who can Apply for an e-PAN Card?

An applicant must meet the following requirements to apply for an e-PAN card:

The applicant must be an Indian citizen
The applicant must be an individual taxpayer, not a corporation, trust, or association
The applicant must have a valid Aadhaar card
The applicant’s mobile phone number must be linked to the Aadhaar card
An applicant should not have a physical PAN card
An applicant must have an up-to-date Aadhaar card

How does an e-PAN Card look?

An e-PAN Card includes the following information:

Applicant’s name, date of birth and other details
QR code
Applicant’s biometric details like digital signature and scanned photo
Applicant’s father name
Applicant’s gender

How to Download e-PAN Card Online through UTIITSL Website?

An applicant can download e-PAN Card through UTIITSL by following the easy steps given below-

Visit the official website of UTIITSL
Select ‘Apply PAN Card’ under the section ‘For PAN Cards’
Click on ‘Download e-PAN’
Enter all the respective fields and complete the form
An OTP will be sent to the registered mobile number or email address
Enter the OTP
Following successful completion, an applicant will be given the option to download an e-PAN Card

How to Download an e-PAN Card using the NSDL Portal?

There are two ways to download an e-PAN Card from the official website of NSDL–

1- Download e-PAN Card through Acknowledgement Number

Enter the acknowledgement number
Enter ‘Date of birth’
Write the captcha code and click on submit
An OTP will be sent to the registered email address or mobile number
Enter the OTP and download e-PAN Card

2. Download e-PAN Card through PAN Number

Enter the PAN and Aadhaar number
Provide the applicant’s date of birth
Add GSTN number (if provided)
Tick the guidelines and enter the captcha code
Click on ‘Submit’ and enter the OTP which is sent to the registered email address or mobile number
Download e-PAN Card