PAN Status & Download Guide

If you don't have acknowledgment number, you can check PAN status using: 1) PAN number (if already generated), 2) Name and Date of Birth combination, 3) Application coupon number, 4) By calling NSDL/UTI helpline. On NSDL website, use "Know Your PAN" facility. On Income Tax e-filing portal, use "Know Your PAN" option. You'll need to provide personal details like full name, father's name, date of birth. If PAN is generated, you'll get the PAN number. Always keep acknowledgment slip until you receive PAN card.

The password for e-PAN PDF file is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, if your date of birth is 15th March 1990, password will be 15031990. Some e-PAN files may use date of birth in DD/MM/YYYY format (with slashes). If this doesn't work, try: 1) Date of birth without slashes, 2) Date of birth in MMDDYYYY format, 3) Last 4 digits of PAN number, 4) Combination of date of birth and PAN. The password is mentioned in the email that contains e-PAN download link.

Yes, e-PAN is equally valid as physical PAN card for all purposes. According to Income Tax Department notifications, e-PAN (digitally signed PAN card in PDF format) is legally acceptable as proof of PAN. It contains QR code for verification, digital signature, and all details identical to physical card. You can print e-PAN and use it for KYC, bank accounts, investments, property transactions, and all other purposes. Government has officially recognized e-PAN as valid document. Physical PAN is just more durable version.

Yes, you can get PAN card reprint multiple times, but there's a fee of ₹50 for each reprint (for physical card). e-PAN download is free and unlimited. However, frequent reprints may raise questions, so it's better to keep your PAN card safe. If you frequently lose PAN card, consider using e-PAN instead of physical card. Reprint process is simple online through NSDL/UTI portals. PAN number remains same in all reprints. No documents required for reprint if PAN details haven't changed.

If PAN status shows "Under Process" for more than 20 working days: 1) Check if documents were correctly submitted, 2) Verify payment was successful, 3) Contact NSDL/UTI helpline with acknowledgment number, 4) Email customer support with details, 5) Visit nearest PAN center if offline application, 6) Check spam folder for approval email. Common reasons for delay: Document verification issues, payment problems, incomplete information. Normal processing time is 15-20 days. If exceeding 30 days, escalate through official channels.