In brief, PAN is a unique ten-digit identification number allotted to every person who has applied for it, and it was introduced to track financial transactions taxable in nature. PAN card serves as identity proof and also assists in monitoring tax evasion. Individuals and institutions such as banks, companies and other business entities can verify the PAN details of an individual with the income tax department. Not only does this help in the verification of the PAN details but also in finding out if the PAN card is a forged one.
The PAN verification service available on the IT department’s official e-filing portal can be utilised by individuals to verify the PAN card’s authenticity. It would help if you remembered your PAN to use this facility. Here is how you can use the facility.
Steps to know Your PAN Number by Name and DOB
Step 1. Visit here to verify PAN.
Step 2. Enter your PAN
Step 3. Enter your full name as per PAN application
Step 4. Enter your DOB
Step 5. Enter registered mobile number and continue
Step 6.Enter OTP received in your mobile number
The below screen is displayed on successful verification of PAN.
In case the PAN quoted is wrong, the below screen would appear:
Steps to know your PAN Card Number by logging into the Income Tax website
Step 1. Go to the Income Tax Department's e-filing website.
Step 2. Click the 'Register' button.
Step 3. Select your appropriate user type and click "Continue."
Step 4. Fill in the required information.
Step 5. Complete the Registration Form and press the "Submit" button.
Step 6. You will receive an OTP to the email address and phone number you had provided.
Step 7. Type in the OTP and finish the registration procedure.
Step 8. Go to the e-Filing website and sign in to your account.
Step 9. Click on "Profile Settings."
Step 10. Click on “My profile.”
Know Your PAN Card Number by Mobile Application
- Install the PAN Card mobile app on your smartphone.
- Once the app is downloaded, head over to the bottom of the main page and click on ‘Know your PAN details.'
- Enter the required information, along with your phone number.
- You will then receive a One Time Password (OTP). You’ll have to then enter the OTP and click the Submit button.
- You will be able to access PAN Card Information, including your PAN Card number.
Know Your PAN Card Number by Email
If you want to find out specific details of your PAN, you can do so by sending an email to:
tininfo@nsdl.co.in (NSDL's official email address)
Or
utiitsl.gsd@utiitsl.com (UTIITSL's official email address).