How to apply for e-PAN instantly with Aadhaar

If you do not have a permanent account number (PAN), Now you can get immediate e-PAN from the Income Tax Department. The e-PAN is a digitally signed PAN card issued by the IT department in electronic format. The service, which started on 29th June, is available free for a limited period on first come first served basis. The applicant should have an AADHAAR number and the mobile number should be registered in the Aadhaar Card.

This feature is available only for Individuals.

You can make your E-PAN in easy steps at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in and get your PAN number.

How to Apply?

The applicant has the Aadhaar card in which the mobile number is registered as eKYC will be completed by sending an OTP to the mobile number.

Then you do not need to upload the photo nor any proof of the address.

Anyone who already has a PAN card or PAN number should not apply for e-PAN.Keep your Aadhaar card number and linked mobile number with you when applying.Go to incometaxindiaefiling.gov.inClick on Instant e-PAN in Quick links on the left.Click Apply Instant E-PAN below.Continue reading after Guidelines.Then complete the following steps by KYC from the base number.This way you will be given a PAN number and it can be downloaded from the website of the Income Tax website.

NOTE: With this scheme only e-PAN can be obtained, no physical PAN card will be given in this scheme.