Download PAN Card Online — e-PAN Free Download 2025
Updated: 3 June 2026 | Income Tax Portal | NSDL & UTIITSL
Download e-PAN for free from incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN → Enter PAN + Aadhaar → Verify OTP → Download PDF. Password = Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY). The e-PAN is legally valid and equivalent to a physical PAN card. NSDL/UTIITSL charge ₹8.26 after 30 days.
e-PAN Download Password
e-PAN PDF Password = Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format
DDMMYYYY (e.g., 15031985)
DOB: 15 March 1985 → Password: 15031985
DOB: 01 January 2000 → Password: 01012000
DOB: 01 January 2000 → Password: 01012000
Free
e-PAN download is completely free from incometax.gov.in if you have Aadhaar-linked mobile.
No need to order a physical card for digital use. e-PAN accepted by banks, IT department, GST portal.
No need to order a physical card for digital use. e-PAN accepted by banks, IT department, GST portal.
How to Download e-PAN from Income Tax Portal
- Go to incometax.gov.in
- Click on Instant e-PAN (under Quick Links on home page)
- Click Check Status / Download e-PAN
- Enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number
- Enter OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile number
- Click Download e-PAN — save the PDF
- Open with password: Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format
PAN Card Download — Platform Comparison
| Platform | Fee | Requires | Format | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| incometax.gov.in (instant e-PAN) | Free | Aadhaar + OTP | Instant | |
| NSDL (onlineservices.nsdl.com) | ₹8.26 (within 30 days: free) | Aadhaar or PAN | Instant | |
| UTIITSL (pan.utiitsl.com) | ₹8.26 | Aadhaar or PAN | Instant | |
| Physical PAN card (NSDL reprint) | ₹107 | Application + ID | Physical card | 15-20 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to download PAN card online for free?
Download e-PAN (instant, free) from incometax.gov.in: (1) Go to incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN → Check Status/Download e-PAN; (2) Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number; (3) Enter OTP sent to Aadhaar-linked mobile; (4) Download the e-PAN PDF. The e-PAN is a valid QR-code enabled PDF — legally equivalent to physical PAN card. Alternatively, use NSDL (onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html) or UTIITSL (pan.utiitsl.com) to download PAN if you applied through them. Fee: free on income tax portal; ₹8.26 on NSDL/UTIITSL after 30 days.
What is the password to open the downloaded PAN card PDF?
The e-PAN PDF downloaded from incometax.gov.in is password protected. Password = Date of Birth in DDMMYYYY format. Example: If DOB is 15 March 1985 → password is 15031985. If this does not work, try DDMM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format. If downloaded from NSDL portal, the password format may be different — check NSDL instructions. Open the PDF in Adobe Reader (not browser) for best results. If the PDF still won't open, re-download from the portal or contact NSDL/UTIITSL helpline.
Can I use the e-PAN card as valid ID proof?
Yes. e-PAN (electronic PAN) is legally valid: Gazette notification (2018) recognizes e-PAN as equivalent to physical PAN. e-PAN has a QR code containing encrypted PAN details for instant verification. Accepted by banks for KYC, government offices, income tax filing, GST registration, property transactions. However, some private organizations or officials may insist on physical PAN — in such cases, a color printout of e-PAN is usually accepted. For government KYC/account opening: most banks accept e-PAN PDF or its color printout.
How to apply for a new PAN card if I don't have one?
Apply for new PAN card: (1) Online via NSDL: onlineservices.nsdl.com → Apply for New PAN (Form 49A for Indian citizens); fee ₹107 (physical) + ₹8.26 for e-PAN; processing 15-20 working days for physical card; instant e-PAN if Aadhaar-linked. (2) Online via UTIITSL: pan.utiitsl.com → PAN card application; similar process. (3) Instant e-PAN via income tax portal: free; available only if you have Aadhaar with active mobile; issued within minutes. Documents: Aadhaar card (proof of identity + address + DOB for Aadhaar-based application).
My PAN card is lost/damaged — how to get a duplicate?
Reprint/duplicate PAN: Apply via NSDL (Reprint of PAN Card): onlineservices.nsdl.com → Reprint/Corrections → Reprint; fee ₹107 (within India). Your existing PAN number remains the same — you get a new physical card. Timeline: 15-20 working days. If only the physical card is lost (PAN is active), you can also download e-PAN free from income tax portal (incometax.gov.in → Instant e-PAN) without ordering a physical reprint — use e-PAN for all digital purposes. For correction of name/DOB on PAN, use Form 49A (Correction) instead of reprint.
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