Get Your PAN Card
Using Aadhaar Number

Lost your physical PAN card? Never downloaded your e-PAN? No worries. If you have your 12-digit Aadhaar number, you can get your PAN card PDF in under 2 minutes — totally free, no paperwork, no waiting.

100% Free via Aadhaar

2-Minute Process

Official NSDL Portal

Your Aadhaar Not Stored Here

How to Download PAN Using Aadhaar — 4 Simple Steps

The whole thing takes less than 2 minutes.

Enter Aadhaar Number

Type your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the box above. Just the numbers — no spaces needed.

Click Download

Hit the Download button. You'll go straight to the official NSDL Protean e-PAN portal.

OTP Verification

On the NSDL page, verify with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.

Download Your PDF

Your e-PAN PDF will download. Password = date of birth in DDMMYYYY. Done!

Full Guide

Aadhaar to PAN Card Download — Everything You Need to Know

Why Can You Download PAN Using Aadhaar?

A few years ago, the government made it compulsory to link your Aadhaar with your PAN. Once that link is in place, your Aadhaar becomes like a key — you can use it to pull up your PAN details and download your e-PAN card anytime.

This is genuinely useful. You don't need to remember your PAN number. You don't need old documents. Just your 12-digit Aadhaar number and your mobile — that's it. The government built this specifically so people don't lose access to their PAN card.

🟢 Quick answer: If your Aadhaar is linked to your PAN and your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar, you can download your e-PAN completely free using the official NSDL Protean portal. Takes 2 minutes.

What You Need Before You Start

Before you hit the download button, just check these three things:

Your 12-digit Aadhaar number — on your Aadhaar card or mAadhaar app
Mobile number linked to Aadhaar — to receive the OTP (one-time password)
PAN must be linked to Aadhaar — if it's not linked yet, you'll need to do that first

That's genuinely all you need. No PAN number, no old documents, no login credentials. Just Aadhaar + mobile access.

Step-by-Step: How to Download e-PAN Using Aadhaar Number

Here's exactly what happens when you click the download button on this page:

You enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number in the box at the top of this page
Click "Download e-PAN via NSDL" — you'll land on the official NSDL Protean portal
On the NSDL page, enter your Aadhaar number and submit the form
An OTP will be sent to your Aadhaar-registered mobile number
Enter the OTP to verify your identity
Your e-PAN PDF will be ready to download
The PDF is password protected — password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format

Example password: If your date of birth is 15 August 1995, your e-PAN PDF password is 15081995. Six digits, no spaces, no slashes.

Is the e-PAN Downloaded via Aadhaar Fully Valid?

Yes, 100%. The e-PAN you get through the Aadhaar-based download is the same legal document as the physical PAN card. Same name, same PAN number, same photo — just digital instead of plastic.

Banks accept it. Your employer accepts it for Form 16. SEBI-regulated platforms accept it for KYC. You can use it for income tax filing, opening a bank account, investments — anything that requires a PAN.

A lot of people think a digital copy is somehow "lesser" than a physical card — it's not. The Income Tax Department has explicitly said the e-PAN has the same legal standing as the physical card.

What If Your Aadhaar Is Not Linked to PAN?

This is the most common reason the Aadhaar-based download doesn't work for some people. If you never linked your Aadhaar and PAN, the portal won't be able to pull your PAN details using Aadhaar.

Here's what to do:

Go to the Income Tax e-filing portal: eportal.incometax.gov.in
Under Quick Links, find "Link Aadhaar"
Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers and complete verification
A late fee may apply if linking is done after the deadline
Once linked, come back here and download your e-PAN

Important: If your PAN is "inoperative" because it's not linked to Aadhaar, higher TDS rates apply on your income. Get this sorted ASAP — it's simple and takes 5 minutes.

What If Your Mobile Number Is Not Registered with Aadhaar?

The OTP for Aadhaar verification goes to the mobile number registered with UIDAI (the Aadhaar issuing authority). If you've changed your number since registering, or never registered one, the OTP won't reach you.

In that case, you have two options:

Update your mobile with Aadhaar: Visit your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra to update your mobile number. It usually takes 1–3 working days.
Download e-PAN using PAN number instead: Use the main download page and enter your PAN number directly — UTIITSL may allow verification via date of birth without needing an Aadhaar OTP.

Difference Between NSDL and Instant e-PAN from Income Tax Portal

There are actually two ways to get a free e-PAN using Aadhaar:

Option 1 — NSDL Protean portal (what this page links to): Works for anyone who already has a PAN linked to Aadhaar. You verify with OTP and download the existing e-PAN.

Option 2 — Income Tax "Instant e-PAN": This is for people who don't have a PAN yet. You apply fresh and get a new PAN allotted instantly using your Aadhaar. Also free, also via OTP — but it's for new applications, not re-downloads.

If you already have a PAN and just need to download it again — use the button at the top of this page (NSDL route). If you've never had a PAN and want one right now for free, go to eportal.incometax.gov.in and use Instant e-PAN.

How Many Times Can You Download the e-PAN?

There's no download limit. You can download your e-PAN as many times as you need. The document stays the same — same PAN number, same details. Whether you've lost it five times or just want a fresh copy for a new employer, just come back to this page and download again.

The e-PAN PDF is always the same file. So if you've already saved it somewhere, it's exactly as valid today as the day you downloaded it — there's no expiry or version issue.

Good to Know Before You Download

🔐 What's the PDF Password?

Your e-PAN PDF is password protected. The password is always your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. No spaces, no dashes.

Born 5 Jan 1990 → password: 05011990
Born 20 Dec 1985 → password: 20121985
Company → date of incorporation in same format

📱 What If I Don't Get the OTP?

Check if your mobile is the one registered with Aadhaar
Wait 60 seconds and try resending the OTP
Make sure you have network signal
If old number, update at nearest Aadhaar Kendra
Try the UTIITSL portal as an alternative

💰 Is Aadhaar-Based e-PAN Free?

Yes — downloading the e-PAN using Aadhaar through the NSDL portal is completely free. There's no charge at all.

If you want a physical PAN card reprinted and delivered by post, that costs around ₹50. But the digital e-PAN? Zero rupees.

⚠️ Aadhaar Not Linked to PAN?

If your Aadhaar and PAN are not linked, the Aadhaar-based download won't work. You'll see an error on the NSDL portal.

Go to the Income Tax portal, link your Aadhaar to PAN first, then come back here to download. The linking process itself takes about 5 minutes.

Questions People Ask About Aadhaar PAN Download

Straightforward answers — no jargon.

Can I download my PAN card using only my Aadhaar number?

Yes, you can — as long as your Aadhaar is linked to your PAN and your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar. Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number above, click download, and verify via OTP on the NSDL portal. Your e-PAN PDF will be ready in under 2 minutes.

What if I don't know my PAN number — can Aadhaar help?

Yes! That's exactly what this page is for. You don't need to know your PAN number at all. Just use your Aadhaar number — the NSDL portal will look up your PAN using the Aadhaar-PAN link and let you download the e-PAN directly.

Is my Aadhaar number safe when I use this page?

Your Aadhaar number is never sent to our servers. When you click the download button, you're taken directly to the official NSDL Protean portal. This website only helps you navigate there — we don't process, store, or transmit your Aadhaar in any way.

How do I open the downloaded e-PAN PDF — it's asking for a password?

The password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format. For example, if you were born on 3 March 1993, the password is 03031993. Eight digits, no spaces, no slashes. For companies, it's the date of incorporation in the same format.

The NSDL portal says Aadhaar is not linked to PAN. What do I do?

You need to link your Aadhaar to PAN first. Go to eportal.incometax.gov.in, click on "Link Aadhaar" in Quick Links, and follow the steps. You'll need both your PAN number and Aadhaar number. A late fee may apply. Once linked (takes 3–5 working days to activate), come back here and try the download again.

Is the e-PAN downloaded via Aadhaar different from a regular e-PAN?

No difference at all. Whether you download using your Aadhaar or your PAN number, you get the same e-PAN PDF. It's the same document — same PAN number, name, date of birth, and photo. Both are equally valid everywhere.

Can I use this to apply for a new PAN card using Aadhaar?

This page is specifically for downloading an existing e-PAN. If you want to apply for a brand new PAN using Aadhaar (first time ever), go to eportal.incometax.gov.in and use the "Instant e-PAN" feature — it's free, instant, and only needs your Aadhaar OTP. No paperwork at all.

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