Know How to Download an NSDL PAN Card Easily?

In today’s world, the need to go green or paperless in terms of all kinds of documents has increased to a great extent, so the government of India has introduced the NSDL portal through which you can download your e-PAN card. To download a PAN card online, you need to visit this portal.

In this article, you will be well equipped with the right knowledge as to how you can download an e-PAN.

What is a PAN card?

PAN (permanent account number) is a unique 10-digit (combination of numbers and alphabets) identification card that is issued by the income tax department of India.

It is a commonly used document, just like an Aadhaar card for opening a bank account, purchasing real estate, and so on.  

What is an e-PAN card?

An e-PAN card is an alternative to the physical PAN card but in electronic form so that you don’t have to carry the physical one with you all the time.

Why should you obtain an e- PAN card?

•  An e-PAN is extremely convenient because it is present in an electronic format and can be downloaded to your mobile phone.
• You can use it anywhere instead of a physical PAN card.
• Since you can use it instead of your physical PAN, you don’t have to carry it with you all the time.
• It cannot be lost since it’s always there on your mobile phone after the successful e-PAN download.
• If you are the kind of person who always forgets to carry the important documents that you might need to use for some crucial work, you would definitely love to have an e-PAN downloaded to your phone.
• Since it is the replacement of a physical PAN card, issuing an e-PAN reduces paperwork, can be issued with minimal information and makes the process of e-PAN download easier.

So, these are the benefits of having done your NSDL e-PAN download. 

How to obtain or download an e-PAN card online?

There are two ways by which you can do the “e-PAN card download” process.

1. Using the NSDL portal 

2. Using the UTIITSL portal

Here, you will learn how to do the NSDL e-PAN download. There are two categories to do the NSDL e-PAN download.

1. PAN allotted within the last 30 days

2. PAN allotted more than 30 days ago

For the NSDL PAN download for the 1st category, which is PAN allotted within the last 30 days, you need to follow the following steps:

1. Go to the NSDL portal, and click here.
2. Once you are there, you will see there are two options e- PAN download by acknowledgment number and PAN number.
3. Select acknowledgment number (for PAN allotted within the last 30 days)
4. Now enter the acknowledgment number and the captcha code in the respective fields.
5. After filling these up, press the submit button.
6. Now you will get to choose from these 3 options for obtaining an OTP (one-time password): Email ID, Mobile Number, or both.
7. Select one of these options to receive and press the button ‘generate OTP’.
8. Fill up the obtained OTP and press the button “Validate.”
9. Now, after clicking on the ‘Validate’ button, press the ‘download pdf’ button to receive or download your e-PAN

For PAN card download NSDL for the 2nd category, which is PAN allotted more than 30 days ago (which is a paid service, and you need to pay whatever the charges are), follow the following steps:

1. Go to the NSDL portal, and click here.
2. Once you are there, you will see there are two options e- PAN download by acknowledgment number and PAN number.
3. Select the option PAN (for PAN allotted more than 30 days ago)
4. Now enter the PAN number in the box below “PAN.”
5. After that, enter the Aadhaar number in the box below “Aadhaar Number (case for an individual).”
6. Then, enter the date of birth/date of Incorporation/date of formation.
7. Enter the GSTN. However, it is completely optional.
8. Tick-mark the declaration box if Aadhaar is mentioned and fill up the captcha code
9. Press the button “submit.”
10. Now, you will get to choose from the following options for obtaining the OTP (One-time password): Email ID, Mobile Number, or both.
11. Select any option from the above mentioned in order to get an OTP and also tick the “checkbox” declaration.
12. Now, press the button ‘generate OTP’.
13. Enter your OTP and click the button ‘Validate’.
14. After validation, pay the required amount and download your e-PAN by pressing the button “Download Pdf”.

In case you want to download a PAN card online through a mobile application, follow the following steps:

1. Download the application named PAN card download app
2. After successful installation, open the app and choose the NSDL PAN card
3. Select from the drop-down menu “e-PAN card.”
4. Now, click on the go-to site, which take you to the NSDL portal (website)
5. Now, enter your acknowledgment number and the captcha code and click the “submit” button to complete the OTP process.
6. You will receive an OTP on your mobile number or email
7. Enter the OTP and download your e-PAN

Conclusion:

In this piece of information about PAN card download NSDL, you learnt about how to download the e-PAN (online PAN card) by using the NSDL portal.

Indeed, by downloading the e-PAN and using it instead of the physical PAN card, you are going one step closer to the “going paperless” initiative.

FAQs:

1. Is a PAN card an important document?

Yes, it is one of the most important documents in this era because you will need it while opening a bank account, purchasing real estate, etc.

2. Can an e-PAN card be used anywhere where there is a requirement for a physical PAN card?

Yes, after the successful NSDL e-PAN download, you can use it anywhere instead of your physical PAN card because it is identical to the physical PAN card, which means it is the replacement of the physical one.

3. What is the age limit to apply for a PAN card?

According to section 160 income tax act, there is no age limit to apply for a PAN card, and minors are also eligible.

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