How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card Online

Keeping your Aadhaar and PAN updated is essential for filing income tax returns, completing e-KYC, opening bank accounts, and using government services. If your PAN is not linked through the PAN Aadhaar link process on the e-Filing portal, your PAN may become inactive, which can cause problems in financial transactions and identity verification.

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This guide explains how to link Aadhaar with PAN online, how to check the link status, fees, deadlines, and common errors.

Table of Contents

1. What Is Aadhaar–PAN Linking?
2. How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Online
3. How to Check Aadhaar–PAN Link Status
4. Fees, Penalty and Deadlines
5. Common Errors and How to Fix Them
6. Documents Required
7. Why Linking Aadhaar with PAN Is Important

What Is Aadhaar–PAN Linking?

Aadhaar-PAN linking is the process of connecting your Aadhaar number with your PAN. The Income Tax Department has made it mandatory so your identity can be verified correctly and duplicate PAN cards can be avoided.

How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Online

You can link Aadhaar with PAN easily through the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Steps:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website
2. Click on “Link Aadhaar” under Quick Links
3. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
4. Check your name and DOB as per Aadhaar
5. Tick the declaration box
6. Click “Link Aadhaar”
7. Pay the required fee (if applicable)
8. You will get a confirmation message once the linking is successful

How to Check Aadhaar–PAN Link Status

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing website
2. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number
3. Click “View Link Status”
4. The portal will show whether your PAN is linked or not

You can also check via SMS (if the service is active):

Send: UIDPAN <Aadhaar> <PAN>
To: 567678 or 56161

Fees, Penalty and Deadlines

Latest rules:

• Fee for Aadhaar–PAN linking: ₹1,000
• The fee must be paid before linking
• PAN may become inoperative if not linked
• An inoperative PAN cannot be used for banking or KYC verification

Common Errors and How to Fix Them

1. Name mismatch
Fix by updating Aadhaar or PAN details.
(Aadhaar update: aadharcard.iguv.in)
2. Mobile number not linked with Aadhaar
Update it at an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.
3. Payment not reflecting
Wait 4–6 hours and try again.
4. PAN showing inoperative
Pay the fee and complete linking.

Documents Required

Only two details are needed:

• Aadhaar Number
• PAN Number

Ensure both match your identity.

Why Linking Aadhaar with PAN Is Important

Linking Aadhaar with PAN helps you:

• File Income Tax Returns smoothly
• Complete e-KYC for banks, mutual funds, and financial services
• Prevent your PAN from becoming inactive
• Avoid penalties
• Reduce the risk of identity fraud

If PAN is not linked, it becomes inoperative until the process is completed.

Final Note

Linking Aadhaar with PAN is an important compliance step. Once linked, you can file taxes, complete e-KYC, and use your PAN without any restrictions. Check your PAN–Aadhaar status regularly to avoid penalties or interruptions.

No, Aadhaar–PAN linking is not free. You must pay a fee of ₹1,000 before linking. If you visit a centre for biometric authentication, you may also need to carry the fee-paid challan copy and pay the centre’s service charge.

You can check your PAN–Aadhaar link status on the Income Tax e-Filing portal by entering your PAN and Aadhaar number. The portal will instantly show whether your PAN is linked or not.

The final deadline to link your PAN with Aadhaar is 31 December 2025. If you do not complete the linking by this date, your PAN may become inoperative.

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it becomes inoperative. You cannot file your ITR, complete e-KYC, invest in mutual funds, or use PAN for financial verification until it is linked.