ITR Acknowledgement (ITR-V) — Download & E-Verify Guide 2025
Updated: 3 June 2026 | AY 2026-27 | e-Verify within 30 Days
The ITR acknowledgement (ITR-V) is a PDF generated after filing your income tax return. Download it from incometax.gov.in → View Filed Returns. Password = PAN in lowercase + date of birth (DDMMYYYY). After downloading, e-verify your ITR within 30 days via Aadhaar OTP or bank EVC — or send signed ITR-V to CPC Bangalore.
30 Days
E-verify your ITR within 30 days of filing — or it's treated as not filed.
Fastest method: Aadhaar OTP. Requires Aadhaar-linked mobile. Takes under 2 minutes.
Fastest method: Aadhaar OTP. Requires Aadhaar-linked mobile. Takes under 2 minutes.
ITR-V Password Formula
Password = PAN (lowercase) + Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY)
panxxxxxxxx + DDMMYYYY
Example: PAN = ABCDE1234F, DOB = 15 March 1990 → Password: abcde1234f15031990
If you cannot open the PDF, ensure you're using Adobe Reader (not browser). Some PDF viewers do not support this password protection format.
How to Download ITR Acknowledgement — Step by Step
- Login to incometax.gov.in with PAN and password
- Go to e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns
- Select the Assessment Year (e.g., AY 2026-27 for FY 2025-26)
- Click on the ITR filing entry → click Download
- Select ITR-V / Acknowledgement from the dropdown
- Open the downloaded PDF with password: PAN(lowercase) + DOB(DDMMYYYY)
E-Verification Methods — Comparison
| Method | Time | Requirement | Recommended? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar OTP | Instant | Mobile linked to Aadhaar | Yes — fastest |
| Net Banking EVC | 2-3 mins | Net banking with tax portal link | Yes |
| Bank Account EVC | 2-3 mins | Pre-validated bank account on portal | Yes |
| Demat Account EVC | 2-3 mins | Pre-validated demat account | Yes |
| TOTP (App) | Instant | e-Filing mobile app | Yes |
| Physical ITR-V | Post (7-10 days) | Print, sign, send to CPC Bangalore | Last resort |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to download ITR acknowledgement (ITR-V)?
Steps to download ITR-V: (1) Login to incometax.gov.in with PAN and password; (2) Go to e-File → Income Tax Returns → View Filed Returns; (3) Select the Assessment Year; (4) Click on the ITR filing → Download → ITR-V/Acknowledgement; (5) The PDF is password-protected — password is PAN in lowercase + date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. Example: PAN ABCDE1234F and DOB 15-03-1990 → password: abcde1234f15031990. Open in Adobe Reader or any PDF reader.
What is the difference between ITR-V and e-verification?
ITR-V (Income Tax Return Verification) is a 1-page acknowledgement PDF generated after filing ITR. If you do NOT e-verify your return, you must send signed ITR-V to CPC Bangalore within 30 days. E-verification is the preferred method: verify ITR instantly via Aadhaar OTP, net banking, bank account EVC, or TOTP. Once e-verified, ITR-V serves only as a receipt document — no physical submission needed. Return is considered filed only after verification. Unverified returns are treated as not filed.
What is the time limit to e-verify ITR after filing?
You have 30 days from the date of filing ITR to e-verify it. If not e-verified within 30 days: the return is treated as filed from the date of verification (not the filing date) — this can make your return late-filed if the 30 days crosses July 31. If you miss 30 days completely, you can still verify but the return will be treated as a belated return. If you choose physical ITR-V, send within 30 days via ordinary post or speed post to: Centralized Processing Centre, Income Tax Department, Bangalore – 560500.
What are the e-verification options for ITR?
E-verification methods for ITR: (1) Aadhaar OTP — OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile; (2) Net banking EVC — login to net banking → e-filing portal link; (3) Bank account EVC — pre-validate bank account on portal → generate EVC; (4) Demat account EVC — pre-validate demat account; (5) TOTP (Time-based OTP) — from the e-filing mobile app. Aadhaar OTP is the fastest and most common method. Your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar for Aadhaar OTP to work.
My ITR status shows "Successfully e-Verified" but no refund — what does it mean?
After e-verification, your ITR goes for processing by CPC (Centralized Processing Centre). Status flow: Filed → e-Verified → Processing → Processed (u/s 143(1)). Processing typically takes 15-45 days but can take 3-6 months during peak season. Check status at incometax.gov.in → e-File → View Filed Returns → Status. If it shows "Processed" with demand, you may owe additional tax. If "Processed" with refund, check your bank account or track on NSDL/TIN portal with PAN and AY. If still processing after 90+ days, raise a grievance on the portal.
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