Verify whether your PAN card is linked with Aadhaar as mandated by the Income Tax Department. Avoid your PAN becoming inoperative — check status and link online for free.
The Income Tax Department has made PAN-Aadhaar linking mandatory for all individuals who are not exempt. If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, your PAN becomes inoperative, affecting your ability to file income tax returns, open bank accounts, purchase financial instruments, and more. Check your status and link immediately if not done.
Why Link PAN with Aadhaar?
PAN-Aadhar Linking: Why It Matters
The linking of PAN (Permanent Account Number) with Aadhaar was made mandatory under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961. This initiative aims to eliminate duplicate PANs and ensure a single, unified financial identity for every Indian taxpayer.
Consequences of Inoperative PAN
If your PAN becomes inoperative due to non-linking:
Cannot file income tax returns
Higher TDS/TCS deduction at source
Cannot open new bank accounts
Cannot purchase mutual funds or stocks above ₹50,000
Cannot apply for loans
₹1,000 penalty fee for late linking
Who is Exempt from Linking?
Certain categories of individuals are exempt from mandatory PAN-Aadhaar linking:
Non-resident Indians (NRIs)
Non-citizens of India
Individuals aged 80 years or above (Super Senior Citizens)
Residents of Assam, Meghalaya, and Jammu & Kashmir
If you fall in any exempt category, no linking is required.
Check Link Status
How to Check PAN-Aadhar Link Status Online
Follow these steps to instantly check whether your PAN and Aadhaar are linked on the Income Tax Department portal.
1
Visit Income Tax Portal
Go to incometax.gov.in (the official Income Tax e-filing portal) on your browser.
2
Click “Link Aadhaar Status”
Under the “Quick Links” section on the homepage, click on “Link Aadhaar Status.”
3
Enter PAN & Aadhaar Number
Enter your 10-digit PAN number and your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the fields provided.
4
View Your Link Status
Click “View Link Aadhaar Status.” The portal will instantly show whether your PAN and Aadhaar are linked or not.
Your PAN is linked with Aadhaar
Both are successfully linked. No action required. Your PAN is active and operational for all financial and tax purposes.
Linking Request Submitted — Pending
Your linking request is under review by the Income Tax Department. Wait 5–7 working days and check again. No further action needed for now.
PAN not linked with Aadhaar
Your PAN is currently not linked. Submit a linking request on incometax.gov.in immediately. A ₹1,000 fee applies for late linking.
How to Link
How to Link PAN with Aadhaar Online (Step-by-Step)
If your PAN is not yet linked with Aadhaar, follow these steps to link them immediately on the Income Tax portal.
1
Go to incometax.gov.in
Visit the official Income Tax e-filing portal at incometax.gov.in.
2
Click “Link Aadhaar”
Under Quick Links, click “Link Aadhaar” (not “Link Aadhaar Status” — that’s just for checking).
3
Enter PAN, Aadhaar & Name
Fill in your PAN, Aadhaar number, your name as per Aadhaar, and your mobile number.
4
Pay ₹1,000 Fee
Pay the mandatory ₹1,000 late fee via Challan 280 on the NSDL portal before proceeding with linking.
5
OTP Verification
Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number to complete verification.
6
Linking Submitted
Your linking request is submitted. Check status after 5–7 working days using the “Link Aadhaar Status” option.
SMS Method to Check PAN-Aadhaar Link Status
You can also check PAN-Aadhaar link status via SMS. Send: UIDPAN <12-digit Aadhaar> <10-digit PAN> to 567678 or 56161 from your registered mobile number. You will receive a reply confirming whether your PAN and Aadhaar are linked.
Check Your PAN-Aadhar Link Status Now
Don’t let your PAN become inoperative. Check status and link your PAN with Aadhaar on the official Income Tax portal in minutes.
Common questions about PAN-Aadhaar linking and link status checking.
Visit incometax.gov.in → Quick Links → “Link Aadhaar Status.” Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click “View Link Aadhaar Status.” You will see whether they are linked, pending, or not linked. No login is required for this check.
To reactivate an inoperative PAN, first pay the ₹1,000 late fee via Challan 280 on the NSDL portal (tin.tin.nsdl.com). Then go to incometax.gov.in → Quick Links → “Link Aadhaar” and complete the linking process with OTP verification. After successful linking, your PAN will be reactivated within 30 days.
The deadline for free PAN-Aadhaar linking has passed. Currently, a late fee of ₹1,000 is charged for linking PAN with Aadhaar. The fee must be paid first via Challan 280 on NSDL, and then the linking request can be submitted on the Income Tax portal.
Minor name discrepancies (like spelling variations) are handled during the linking process through OTP verification. However, major mismatches require you to first correct the name in either your PAN (via NSDL/UTIITSL) or your Aadhaar (via UIDAI) to ensure they match, and then proceed with linking.
After submitting the linking request, it typically takes 5–7 working days for the status to update as “Linked” on the Income Tax portal. During this period, your status may show as “Your request for linking PAN with Aadhaar has been sent for verification.” This is normal — no additional action is needed.