how to get instant pan card

You can get an instant PAN card, called an e-PAN, quickly and free of cost through the Income Tax Department's e-Filing portal.

• The service is for individuals who do not already have a PAN.
• You need a valid Aadhaar with an active linked mobile number for OTP verification.
• The process is paperless and uses Aadhaar-based e-KYC for instant generation.
• The resulting e-PAN is a digitally signed PDF with the same legal validity as a physical card.