To get your PAN card PDF (e-PAN), you can download it from one of the official government portals.
- For Instant e-PAN, visit the Income Tax e-Filing website, go to the 'Instant e-PAN' section, and use your Aadhaar number for verification via OTP.
- Alternatively, you can use the NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL portals, entering your PAN or Acknowledgement Number and date of birth for authentication with an OTP.
The downloaded PDF is password-protected, and the password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. Downloads within 30 days of issuance may be free, but a nominal fee may apply otherwise.