To link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card (Permanent Account Number) in India, you can follow these steps:
Online Method:
- Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website: Go to the Income Tax e-Filing website (https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/).
- Click on "Link Aadhaar": On the homepage, under the "Quick Links" section, click on the "Link Aadhaar" option.
- Enter PAN, Aadhaar, and other details: On the "Link Aadhaar" page, enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, name as per Aadhaar, and the Captcha code provided.
- Verify Aadhaar OTP: Click on the "Link Aadhaar" button. You will receive an OTP (One-Time Password) on the mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card. Enter the OTP to verify your details.
- Linking status confirmation: After successful verification, a message will be displayed confirming that your Aadhaar-PAN linking is completed.
Note: Ensure that the name, date of birth, and gender on your Aadhaar card and PAN card match. In case of any discrepancies, you may need to update the details before linking them.
SMS Method:
- Send an SMS: From your registered mobile number, send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the following format:
- UIDPAN <space> <12-digit Aadhaar number> <space> <10-digit PAN number>
- Example: If your Aadhaar number is 123456789012 and your PAN number is ABCDE1234F, the format would be:
- UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F
- Send the SMS: After entering the details, send the SMS to the provided number.
- Confirmation: If the linking is successful, you will receive a confirmation message.
It's important to note that these methods are based on the latest available information, but the process may change over time. It's recommended to verify the specific instructions and procedures provided by the Income Tax Department or consult official sources for the most up-to-date and accurate information on linking Aadhaar with PAN.