How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card Online

🔑 Why PAN–Aadhaar Linking Is Mandatory

According to the Income Tax Department, PAN must be linked with Aadhaar to:

• File Income Tax Returns (ITR)
• Open bank or Demat accounts
• Perform high-value financial transactions
• Avoid PAN becoming inoperative

👉 Late linking attracts a penalty of ₹1000, which must be paid online.

✅ How to Check Aadhaar–PAN Link Status

Before linking, always check whether your PAN is already linked.

Steps to Check PAN Aadhaar Link Status

1. Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing portal
2. Go to Quick Links
3. Click “Link Aadhaar Status”
4. Enter:
   • PAN number
   • Aadhaar number
5. Click View Status

Possible Results:

• Already Linked → No action required
• Not Linked → Proceed with linking steps below

🧾 How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Online (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Pay Late Fee (₹1000)

If your PAN is not linked, payment is mandatory.

1. Open e-Pay Tax
2. Select Income Tax
3. Choose Assessment Year (latest)
4. Select Other Receipts – 500
5. Choose Fee for delay in linking PAN with Aadhaar
6. Pay ₹1000 using:
   • UPI
   • Debit / Credit Card
   • Net Banking

📌 Important:
Payment confirmation does NOT mean PAN is linked yet.

Step 2: Wait for Payment Update

• Wait 2–3 hours (sometimes up to 24 hours)
• Payment details auto-fetch from the system

Step 3: Link Aadhaar with PAN

1. Go to Quick Links → Link Aadhaar
2. Enter:
   • PAN number
   • Aadhaar number
3. Click Validate
4. Enter Name exactly as per Aadhaar (English only)
5. Enter mobile number
6. Tick consent checkbox
7. Enter OTP received on Aadhaar-linked mobile
8. Submit

🎉 PAN–Aadhaar linking completed successfully

📊 How to Confirm PAN Aadhaar Linking

After 30 minutes:

• Recheck Link Aadhaar Status
• Status will show “Already Linked”

❗ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ Assuming payment = linking
• ❌ Name mismatch between PAN & Aadhaar
• ❌ Entering wrong assessment year
• ❌ Trying immediately after payment (wait required)

🔍 PAN Card Status & Income Tax Use

Once linked:

• PAN becomes active
• You can file ITR without issues
• Banking & investment services work smoothly

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

✅ Final Verdict

Linking your PAN Card with Aadhaar Card is non-negotiable. Follow the steps carefully, pay the required fee, and confirm your status to avoid financial disruptions.