A PAN card is very important for many financial activities, such as opening a bank account, obtaining debit/credit cards and receiving reimbursement of income tax. A unique 10-digit number is given to you by the income tax department. If you have searched your PAN card and want to know the status, that’s how you can see it.

Ways to Check PAN Card Status

1. Call

   
   
   • You can call the TIN call centre to know your PAN card status. Just give them your 15-digit acknowledgment number, and they will help you.
     
     
   • Call numbers:
     
     
     1. 020-27218080 (Available from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm every day)
        
        
     2. 08069708080 (Available 24 hours a day)
        
        

2. SMS
   

   • Send an SMS with your 15-digit acknowledgment number to NSDL PAN at 57575. You will get the status sent to your mobile number.
     
     

3. WhatsApp
   

   • You can also check the status of your PAN card on WhatsApp by following these steps:
     
     
     1. Open WhatsApp and send “Hi” to 8096078080.
        
        
     2. You’ll get a message asking if you agree to receive updates from Protean eGov Technologies Limited. Choose ‘Yes.’
        
        
     3. Next, click on ‘Services’ and then choose ‘Status of Application.’
        
        
     4. Select ‘PAN Application’ and enter your 15-digit acknowledgment number.
        
        
     5. You’ll get your PAN card status.
        
        
4. Online You can also check the status of your PAN card application on websites like NSDL or UTIITSL. Here’s how:
   

How to Check PAN Card Status on the NSDL Website?

1. Visit the official TIN NSDL website.
   
   
2. Select the application type as ‘PAN – New/Change Request.’
   
   
3. Enter your acknowledgment number, the captcha code, and click ‘Submit.’
   
   
4. Your PAN status will appear on the screen.
   
   

• Note: You can check the status 24 hours after applying.
  

How to Check PAN Card Status on the UTI Website?

1. Go to the UTIITSL website.
   
   
2. Click on the ‘Track PAN Card’ tab.
   
   
3. Enter your application or coupon number, your date of birth, and click ‘Search.’
   
   
4. Your PAN card status will show up.
   

What if You Don’t Have Your Acknowledgment Number?

Don’t worry! You can still check your PAN card status without the acknowledgment number. Here’s how:

1. Go to the TIN-NSDL website.
2. In the ‘Application Type’ section, select ‘Pan – New/Change Request.’
3. Enter your name and date of birth (first name, last name and middle name) in important areas.
4. Click ‘Submit,’ and your PAN status will show up.
   

How to Check PAN Status Using Your Coupon Number

If you applied on the UTIITSL website and have the coupon number, here’s what to do:

1. Visit the UTIITSL website.
   
   
2. Click on the ‘Track PAN Card’ tab.
   
   
3. Enter your coupon number, your date of birth, and click ‘Search.’
   
   
4. Your PAN card status will be displayed on the screen.
   

Required Documents for Checking PAN Status

To check your PAN card status, you need:

• Your acknowledgment number (from NSDL) or
  
  
• Your application or coupon number (from UTIITSL).
  

How to Check PAN Card Payment Status

You can also check if your payment for the PAN application went through:

1. Visit the Protean website.
   
   
2. Click on ‘Services’ and select the ‘PAN’ option.
   
   
3. Click on the ‘Know Status of Your Payment’ option.
   
   
4. Enter your acknowledgment or transaction number, and your name and date of birth.
   
   
5. Click ‘Show Status’ to view your payment position.

How to check Pan-Audhar Link Status?

You can check if your forehead and Aadhaar are connected with:

1. Visiting the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
   
   
2. Clicking on the ‘Link Aadhaar Status’ option.
   
   
3. Entering your PAN and Aadhaar number.
   
   
4. You will see whether your PAN and Aadhaar are linked.
   

How to check the status of the E-Pan Card?

If you have applied for E-Card, you can check the situation:

If you have applied through NSDL, use the receipt number to track the situation.

If you have searched through the Utiitsl, use the application number.

By following these simple steps, you can easily track the pan card application and payment status at any time.