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Now, get PAN card in just few minutes –Know how to apply for instant PAN card

PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the I-T department to a person, firm or entity.

Now, get PAN card in just few minutes –Know how to apply for instant PAN card

New Delhi: In view of an increasing number of people applying for the Permanent Account Number (PAN) for their financial and tax matters, the Income Tax department has a facility of 'instant' Aadhaar-based PAN allotment service.

This facility is for individuals seeking to obtain the unique identity for the first time. The hassle free facility gets a PAN Card allotted to you in just a few minutes using just a few clicks.

While Aadhaar is issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to a resident of India, PAN is a 10-digit alphanumeric number allotted by the I-T department to a person, firm or entity.

Here is the step by step guide on how to get instant e-PAN based on Aadhaar

First you will have to log on to https://www.Incometaxindiaefiling.Gov.In.

In the left hand side you will see "Quick Links"

Below the tab there is an option "Instant e-PAN"

You will have to click that option

Click "Apply instant e-PAN" tab

You will see a form for applying instant e-PAN

Now fill in all the details which should match your Aadhaar document and click the submit button

A fresh PAN will be allotted on the basis of a one time password (OTP) sent over the "active mobile number" linked with the valid Aadhaar number of a person.

The new PAN, obtained by this mechanism, will have the same name, date of birth, gender, mobile number and address that is present in the individual's Aadhaar.

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Once the PAN is allotted to an applicant through his electronic Aadhaar-based verification system in a few seconds, the applicant will be sent the PAN card by post in sometime.