how to apply e pan card online

You can apply for an e-PAN online instantly and free of cost through the Income Tax e-Filing portal's 'Instant e-PAN' service. This is a paperless, Aadhaar-based process, and the e-PAN is allotted within minutes.

• Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal and select 'Instant e-PAN'.
• Click 'Get New e-PAN' and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
• Authenticate your identity using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
• After successful verification, your e-PAN will be generated and can be downloaded from the portal.