PAN Card Verification Online

PAN Card verification is an easy and necessary process that may be completed online. On some government websites, there is an option for online PAN Card verification. After providing the required information, the process can be finished.

The Income Tax Department has granted Protean eGov Technologies Limited e-Governance Infrastructure Limited permission to offer qualifying firms that verify PAN Cards. The e-Government service offers online PAN card verification.

PAN Number Verification

Various online methods can perform PAN verification. Some of them are listed below.

Verify PAN Number by Name and Date of Birth

The only information needed to access the contents of your PAN card is your name and birthdate, which can be used to confirm your card. The steps for validating your card are as follows:

Step 1: Register for the online service offered by the NSDL’s e-governance website.

Step 2: To see your PAN card’s data and status, sign in using that information and then enter your name and birthdate.

PAN Card Number Verification with Aadhaar Number

The procedure must be taken to verify a PAN card using an Aadhaar number is as follows:

• For further information, go to https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/home.
• Click on the “Link Aadhaar” option in the “Quick Links” section.
• To check whether the procedure to link the Aadhaar and PAN has already been finished, click “Click Here” on the following screen.
• Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers after that. “View Link Aadhaar Status” should be chosen.
• The data will be displayed on the screen.

Verify PAN Details Issued by the Company

One of the biggest financial services organisations in the nation is UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited. They provide financial technology to the government’s financial sectors and are owned by the Indian government. UTIISL and NDSL issue PAN cards to Indians who apply online.

Visit the UTIISL PAN website and log in using your credentials to confirm. The next step is to select the option to validate your PAN card by providing the required data. The outcomes will then be displayed on the website.

Verification Under Section 194N

The following steps must be followed to complete the Applicability Verification required by Section 194N:

Step 1: Enter your login information at https://www1.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-FilingGS/Services/ViewReturnStatusLink.html?lang=eng.

Step 2: Put in your PAN and mobile number.

Step 3: By using the “Continue” button, you agree to the terms and conditions.

Step 4: To get information on the verification of an application under Section 194N, follow the instructions on the following website.

E-Verification of PAN Card

The process to be followed to e-verify your returns utilising the Aadhaar OTP is as follows:

Step 1: Enter your login information at https://portal.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/e-Filing/UserLogin/LoginHome.html?lang=eng.

Step 2: Enter your PAN, password, and captcha information to log into your account.

Step 3: Visit “My Account.”

Step 4: Choose “e-verify return.”

Step 5: Afterward, select the option that reads, “I want to generate an Aadhaar OTP to e-verify my return.”

Step 6: The registered cellphone will receive a one-time password (OTP).

Step 7: Enter the OTP to complete the verification process.

Screen-based PAN Card Verification

A candidate may check at least five PAN Cards simultaneously using the screen-based PAN Card verification method. An applicant must adhere to the guidelines:

Step 1: Go to the Income Tax Department’s e-filing website and log in to your account.

Step 2: Add each PAN Card info.

Step 3: To see the details of your PAN Card, click “Submit.”

File-based PAN Card Verification

Using the file-based approach of PAN Card verification, an applicant can verify 1,000 PAN Cards at once. In general, businesses and government organisations favour this approach. 

Following are the steps an application should take to confirm their PAN cards:

Step 1: Go to the Income Tax Department’s e-filing website and sign in to your account.

Step 2: According to the instructions, upload the file.

Step 3: Select “Submit”

Step 4: Within 24 hours, PAN Card data will be created.

API-based PAN Card Verification

Applicants can use a software programme to check the PAN Card information on the verification sites.

PAN Verification result Response Status

Given below are the PAN verification result response status that are provided to the applicants:

PAN Verification	Details and response which are provided in PAN Verification
A PAN which is Valid	Status of PAN PAN holder’ Name PAN update’s last date *Name which is printed on he PAN card *Seeding status of Aadhar
Valid PAN with merger, acquisition, and other events.	The event along with the PAN status PAN holder’ Name PAN update’s last date *Name which is printed on the PAN card
Deactivated or Deleted	No more information will be presented, except the status “Deleted” or “Marked as Deactivated.”
PAN which is Fake	No other information will be displayed, only the status “Marked as Fake.”
PAN not available in database	It will say “not exist in ITD database” on screen. In such circumstances, Protean will transmit the relevant information to ITD for investigation if the user is able to show verification of this PAN (a copy of their PAN card or letter of allocation).
PAN which is inoperative	Status of PAN PAN holder’ Name PAN update’s last date *Name which is printed on the PAN card

Who can Opt for a PAN Verification Facility? 

The following people/organisations may request PAN Card verification:

• Insurance Companies
• Banks
• Web Aggregators for Insurance
• Government and Companies Deductor
• RBI approved NBFCs
• Authorities which issue DSC
• RBI-approved credit information companies 
• Commercial Taxes Department
• The GST Network
• An agency registering for KYC
• RBI-approved Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuers
• Companies of Housing Finance
• Insurance Repository
• Depositors Participants
• RBI-authorised Payment and Settlement System Operators
• Educational Institutions established by Regulatory Bodies
• Any organisation that must provide an annual information return or a statement of financial transactions
• Mutual Funds
• Credit Card institutions/companies
• State or Central government agencies
• Commodity Exchanges/Stock Exchanges/Clearing Corporations
• RBI

Essential Documents Required for PAN Card Verification

The following list of documentation is what an organisation must submit to verify their PAN card online. 

• Terms & Conditions printed on an authorised letterhead.
• A copy of the entity’s PAN card. It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorised party.
• Entities Declaration. It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorised party.
• A certificate of incorporation. It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorised party.
• The regulatory body’s issued licence or certificate copy. It must be submitted in two copies and signed by an authorised party.
• Payment for the applicable fees may be made by demand draught or check. Make sure to make the check or demand draught out to Protean eGov Technologies Limited – TIN.

Eligibility of PAN Verification

Not every agency can go through the process of PAN card verification. There are only limited entities that can undertake the procedure. This is mainly to ensure that the information is not misused. With properly registered organisations, the process can be tracked and monitored, and there is some accountability in case of any mishap. Here is a list of groups that are responsible for PAN card verification.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

• RBI
• Financial banks that are registered and approved with the RBI
• Central Vigilance Commission 
• Stamp and Registration Department
• GST network
• Insurance and Investment managing entities 
• Depositories
• Exchanges 
• SEBI-approved Investment Advisor

Details Required to Register for the Online PAN Verification

It will be beneficial for the PAN cardholders and agencies to know about the details that are required to register for an online PAN card verification. For the payment, the required details include the mode of payment, payment amount, and instrument number. In the case of groups and companies, the details required include the entity’s name, category, PAN number, details for communication, and miscellaneous personal details. Lastly, for the certificate details of the digital certificate, one will require the certifying authority, digital signature certificate class, and serial number. 

Documents Required for Online PAN Verification

Whether it be a new PAN card application or the online verification of an existing PAN verification, the users will be required to produce a few documents pertaining to the authentication of the identity and residence of the cardholder or applicant. These documents can be submitted online or offline, depending on the user. There are documents required for all applicants, be it a resident of India or a Non-resident Indian, be it a firm or a partnership. The primary documents required for PAN card verification are as follows.