The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is an important document for all our tax-related work & for managing the finances. PAN is considered as one of the most important document, not only in urban areas but in rural areas as well. The PAN is required for almost everything but keeping it physically with you, during all times can be pretty risky. The chances of losing it also increase & you don’t want that.
But, here’s good news for you, now you can avail an e-PAN document by registering online. In order to register for the service, one needs to visit the official website of e-Filing via: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/The Income Tax Department shared this information recently in a social media post. The citizens, who already have an Aadhar Card or a registered mobile number, can get registered within 10 minutes.
Notably, people who have an Aadhar Card can get the e-PAN because it is digitally signed PAN card based on your KYC detail. The e-PAN is issued in a PDF format which is very easy to keep on your mobile phone all time.
How to Apply for Digital Pan Card
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First you have to visit the official website via: https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/
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Look for an option for applying the e-PAN on homepage.
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After clicking on that option, you will be redirected to new window, that new window will have option ‘Get New PAN’, click on it.
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Now, you will be asked to enter your Aadhar card number & your registered mobile number along with your date of birth. You will receive an OTP to confirm your identity.
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After the whole process is completed, click on to submit.
Check the Status of e-PAN
Follow all the instructions given above. Once you reach the homepage of e-PAN, you will see an option ‘Check Status/Download PAN’- click on it & enter all the details that are being asked and now you will get to know the status of your PAN.
