Government Services

Check PAN Card Status

Find out how to check PAN application status.

TimeAbout 15–30 minutes for the online application portion.

DifficultyEasy

EligibilityDepends on the applicant/entity and the PAN service selected.

Task overview

What you need to do

Before you start

Keep your acknowledgement details ready and use the applicable official service.

Checklist

Open the official service.
Enter the requested reference details.
Review the status carefully.
Save the acknowledgement or result.

Official portalIncome Tax / PAN Services

Start hereChoose the correct PAN service and keep identity, address and date-of-birth/incorporation proof ready.

Due / date ruleNo general application deadline; apply when PAN is required and follow the current service instructions.

FeeCharges depend on the application route and communication address; verify the current fee on the official source.

Step by step

How to complete this task

5 steps

1

Open the official portal

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Visit the Income Tax e-filing / Protean (NSDL) PAN status page.

2

Choose the tracking option

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Select "Track PAN status" and pick whether you applied via NSDL or UTIITSL.

3

Enter your acknowledgement number

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Enter the 15-digit acknowledgement number received when you applied.

4

Verify with captcha/OTP

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Complete the captcha or OTP verification shown on screen.

5

View current status

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

The portal shows whether your PAN is under process, dispatched or ready for download.

Open official source

Dates

Due date and filing window

Current official filing schedule

No general application deadline; apply when PAN is required and follow the current service instructions.

Before you finish

Final checklist

Confirm the requirement for Check PAN Card Status.
Prepare only the information or documents required for Check PAN Card Status.
Use the correct official or destination service for Check PAN Card Status.
Complete each required field or operation and review it.
Save the final result or reference for Check PAN Card Status.

Official source

Verify the latest information

Use the official website to confirm current requirements, fees, dates and submission rules before completing an important application.

Open official website