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PAN Card Download by Aadhaar Number: Free e-PAN in 10 Minutes (2026)

If your PAN card is lost, damaged, or you never received the physical card, you can download a valid e-PAN using only your Aadhaar number. The e-PAN is a digitally signed PDF issued by the Income Tax Department and is accepted everywhere the physical card is — banks, KYC, income tax filing, mutual funds. Here's the exact free process.

Free download on the Income Tax portal (recommended)

The fastest and completely free path is the Instant e-PAN service on the Income Tax e-Filing portal:

  • Go to https://www.incometax.gov.in
  • Under Quick Links, click Instant e-PAN
  • Click Continue under Get New e-PAN (or Check Status/Download PAN if you already have one)
  • Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number, tick the consent box, click Continue
  • Enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile
  • Validate your Aadhaar details, submit
  • e-PAN PDF is generated in 10 minutes and downloadable from the same screen

This service is free. If a site asks you to pay for downloading e-PAN from the Income Tax portal, it's not the official portal — close it.

Download from NSDL (Protean) if PAN was issued by NSDL

If your PAN was originally issued by NSDL/Protean, you can also download from:

  • https://www.protean-tinpan.com → Download e-PAN
  • Enter PAN number, Aadhaar, DOB, GSTN (optional), captcha
  • OTP to Aadhaar-linked mobile
  • Free for 3 downloads within 30 days of issue; ₹8.26 (incl. GST) after that

Download from UTIITSL if PAN was issued by UTI

If your PAN was issued by UTIITSL:

  • https://www.pan.utiitsl.com → Download e-PAN
  • Enter PAN, DOB, GSTN (optional)
  • OTP verification
  • Free within 30 days of issue; ₹8.26 after that

Not sure who issued your PAN?

Look at the back of your physical PAN card — it says either NSDL or UTIITSL. Don't have the card? Use the Income Tax portal route above; it works regardless of the original issuer.

e-PAN password to open the PDF

The downloaded e-PAN PDF is password-protected. The password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format (8 digits, no spaces or slashes). Example: DOB 15/08/1992 → password 15081992.

Common issues and fixes

  • Mobile number not linked to Aadhaar: you cannot receive OTP. Update the mobile number at your nearest Aadhaar enrolment centre first.
  • Name/DOB mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar: the Instant e-PAN service will fail. Correct the mismatch on the Income Tax portal via Update PAN Details or file Form 49A.
  • 'Aadhaar already linked to another PAN': means duplicate PANs exist against your Aadhaar. File a grievance at https://incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help — do not apply for a fresh PAN.
  • Portal shows blank/error: try in Chrome, clear cache, or attempt after 11 PM (portal load is highest during office hours).

Official helpline

  • Income Tax e-Filing: 1800 103 0025 (toll-free) or +91-80-46122000
  • NSDL/Protean TIN: 020-27218080
  • UTIITSL: 033-40802999

FAQs

Can I download my PAN card using only Aadhaar number?

Yes. Use the Instant e-PAN service at https://www.incometax.gov.in with your 12-digit Aadhaar number and Aadhaar-linked mobile OTP. No PAN number required.

Is e-PAN download free on the Income Tax portal?

Yes, completely free — no fee for downloading e-PAN via the Instant e-PAN service on the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

What is the password for the e-PAN PDF?

Your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format (8 digits, no separators). Example: 15081992 for 15 August 1992.

Is e-PAN legally valid?

Yes. e-PAN is a digitally signed PDF issued by the Income Tax Department and is legally valid for all purposes — KYC, bank account, ITR filing, mutual funds, everywhere the physical card is accepted.

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