Central government also made it mandatory for Indian citizens to link Aadhaar card with PAN card. In such a situation, if you do not have any other documents, then you can get PAN card without paying any fee with the help of Aadhaar only. Using Aadhaar-based eKYC, PAN cards will be issued instantly.
How to apply for PAN card
- Go to the new income tax portal and then go to the option with Instant PAN.
- Instant PAN facility provides e-PAN on Aadhaar and it comes in PDF format.
- After that click on the option with Get new E-PAN.
- It gives an e-PAN to the user on a real time basis in a PDF format.
- Now enter your Aadhar number and click on the box given next.
- I have never been allotted PAN.
- My active mobile number is linked with Aadhaar.
- Full details of my birth are available on Aadhaar.
- I am not a minor as on the date of application of Permanent Account Number.
- Now, you will receive an OTP on your registered number.
- After this a 15 digit acknowledgment number will be generated.
- Now, a copy of your newly created PAN card will be sent to your email id linked to your Aadhar card.