Lost Your PAN Card? How to Get Your e-PAN in Minutes
Losing your PAN card can disrupt key financial activities like filing tax returns, opening bank accounts, or completing KYC formalities. Fortunately, the Income Tax Department of India now offers a streamlined digital solution: the e-PAN — a legally valid, instantly downloadable version of your PAN card that you can get online in just minutes.
An e-PAN is an electronic Permanent Account Number card in PDF format, carrying the same legal validity as a physical PAN card. You can use it for taxes, banking, investments, property transactions, and all official verifications that require PAN. The biggest advantage is that you can generate it without your physical card or even your PAN number — you only need your Aadhaar number and the mobile number linked to it for OTP verification.
Step-by-Step: Get Your e-PAN Online
1, Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal and click on the Instant e-PAN option under Quick Links.
2, Select Check Status / Download PAN and enter your Aadhaar number.
3, Authenticate with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
4, After successful verification, the system instantly generates your e-PAN PDF, and you can download it right away.
If you need the e-PAN beyond standard free downloads (typically within 30 days of generation), a small nominal fee (around ₹8.26) may apply on some platforms.
Why e-PAN Matters
An e-PAN gives urgent access to PAN details without waiting for a physical card or visiting an office. It supports digital verification, reduces paperwork, and ensures that losing your physical card doesn’t stall your financial or tax-related tasks.
By embracing online services like the Instant e-PAN, taxpayers can stay compliant and confident even if the original PAN card goes missing.
