Possessing a PAN Card is mandatory to complete various financial transactions like opening a bank account, obtaining loans, and filing taxes. When applying for a new PAN Card, you can choose from various convenient application modes. Similarly, when it comes to PAN tracking, you can choose a preferred mode. The Indian government offers various options to track your PAN, making the process as simple as shopping at an online marketplace. This article discusses all the ways you can track your PAN Card application in detail.
How to check PAN Card application with acknowledgement number
When you submit your PAN Card application form, you receive a PAN acknowledgement number. This acknowledgment number is sent to your registered email ID as well. You can use this reference number to track your PAN Card application status online. Here’s a how to track your PAN application status using your acknowledgement number:
- Using the Protean website
- Visit the TIN-NSDL (Protean) tracking page using this link.
- From the drop-down menu, select ‘PAN – New/Change Request’.
- Select the acknowledgement number option and input your 15-digit acknowledgment number.
- Enter the captcha code and click ‘Submit’ to view your application status.
- Using the call option
You can call the TIN call centre on the following number and provide your fifteen digit acknowledgement number to track the status of your PAN application:
- 020-27218080 (operative from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday to Monday)
- 08069708080 (operative 24/7)
- Using the SMS facility
Alternatively, you can SMS your fifteen digit acknowledgement number to 57575. The SMS format should be ‘NSDLPAN’ space ’15-digit acknowledgement number’. You will receive a status update on your registered phone number.
- Using WhatsApp
- Open WhatsApp on your phone and send ‘Hi’ to 8096078080.
- Consent to receiving SMS and emails from Protean eGov Technologies Limited by clicking ‘Yes’.
- Click on the ‘Services’ option in the next message and select ‘Status of Application’.
- Enter your fifteen-digit acknowledgement number after selecting the ‘PAN Application’ option.
- Review your PAN Card status.
How to check PAN Card application status without acknowledgment number
If you don’t have your PAN application acknowledgment number, you can still track your application in the following ways:
- Using your name and DOB on the Protean (formerly NSDL) portal
- Go to the TIN-NSDL website’s tracking page using this link.
- Select ‘PAN – New/Change Request’ under Application Type.
- Skip the acknowledgement number and choose the ‘Name’ option. Enter your first, middle, and last names, along with your date of birth.
- Click ‘Submit’ to review your PAN application status.
- Using coupon number on UTI portal
- Visit the UTIITSL website.
- Click on the ‘Track PAN Card’ option.
- Enter your 9-digit coupon number (generated at the time of submitting the PAN application) and date of birth.
- Enter the displayed captcha and click ‘Search’ to view your PAN application status.
Steps to check instant e-PAN Card status using Aadhaar number
Your instant e-PAN card is a digital PAN Card that can be availed instantly through the income tax e-filing portal. If you have a valid Aadhaar and Aadhaar-linked mobile number, you can apply for an e-PAN. If you need PAN on an urgent-basis like when you need to open an NBFC FD, you can opt for the e-PAN option that generates PAN in 10 minutes.
If you need PAN on an urgent-basis like when you need to open an NBFC FD, you can opt for the e-PAN option that generates PAN in 10 minutes.
To track your e-PAN status, you can follow these steps:
- Open the e-filing portal on your web browser.
- Click on ‘Instant e-PAN’.
- Click on the ‘Continue’ button under the Check Status/Download PAN option.
- Enter the OTP code sent to your mobile number and click continue.
- Review the status of your e-PAN application.
Conclusion
If you’ve applied for a PAN Card, you can track the status of your application through various easy modes. You can use your acknowledgment number to track PAN via the NSDL portal or through a call, SMS, and WhatsApp. Alternatively, if you don’t have your acknowledgement number handy, you can complete the tracking process using your DOB and name (for NSDL) or coupon number (for UTIITSL). Depending on your circumstances and preference, you can monitor the progress of your application using a preferred mode.
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