Instant e-PAN
Free, electronic-only PAN through the Income Tax e-Filing portal.
- Cost: free
- Verification: Aadhaar e-KYC only
- Output: e-PAN PDF
- Eligibility: individuals only
Instant e-PAN with Aadhaar
Get a free instant e-PAN - in about ten minutes, with just Aadhaar.
Instant e-PAN is a free, paperless PAN issued by the Income Tax Department through the e-Filing portal using Aadhaar based e-KYC, usually within about ten minutes. It is for individuals who do not already hold a PAN and have a valid Aadhaar with a linked mobile number.
Qualified CA / CS partnersAbout 10 minutesBest for: First-time applicants with a valid Aadhaar
Starting at
₹499 onwards (assistance)
Instant e-PAN
First-time applicants with a valid Aadhaar
Free, government-issued e-PAN via the e-Filing portal
Aadhaar OTP e-KYC - no documents to upload
Digitally signed PDF, a fully valid PAN
Aadhaar mismatch resolution when it blocks the request
Timeline
About 10 minutes
What it is
Instant e-PAN, explained in plain English.
Instant e-PAN is a digitally signed PAN issued in electronic form, free of cost, using Aadhaar based e-KYC. It is part of the government PAN 2.0 programme to fully digitise PAN allotment. The e-PAN you receive is a valid form of PAN and can be used wherever a PAN is required, including filing your income tax return. It is individual-only and electronic-only; a physical QR card can be ordered later through the reprint facility.
TL;DR
Free via the Income Tax e-Filing portal using Aadhaar e-KYC, usually in about ten minutes. Not for minors, representative assessees, or anyone whose Aadhaar is already linked to a PAN. The PDF password is your date of birth in DDMMYYYY.
Key terms
The vocabulary you'll see on the portal.
e-KYC
Aadhaar-based electronic verification using an OTP to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
e-PAN
A digitally signed PAN issued as a PDF - legally valid wherever a PAN is required.
PAN 2.0
The government programme digitising PAN allotment with QR-enabled cards.
Representative Assessee
A person assessed on behalf of another under Section 160 - not eligible for instant e-PAN.
Routes & scenarios
Match the situation to the right fix.
Regular PAN application
Paid route through Protean or UTIITSL with an optional physical card.
- Cost: ₹107 physical / ₹72 e-PAN
- Verification: documents or Aadhaar e-KYC
- Output: e-PAN plus optional physical card
- Eligibility: individuals and entities
The process
Instant e-PAN - from kickoff to confirmation.
01
Open Instant e-PAN
On the Income Tax e-Filing portal, choose 'Get New e-PAN' and enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
02
Aadhaar OTP
Validate using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, then confirm the declaration.
03
Review e-KYC
Review the Aadhaar e-KYC details and submit. You receive an acknowledgement number.
04
Download e-PAN
The e-PAN is generated, usually within ~10 minutes, and downloaded as a PDF (password: DOB in DDMMYYYY).
Documents required
What we'll need from you.
Upload via our secure portal. We pre-check every scan before filing - cuts portal rejections by ~90%.
Valid Aadhaar with updated KYC
Mobile number linked to that Aadhaar (for OTP)
No existing PAN against the Aadhaar
Instant e-PAN FAQ
Common questions, answered by partners.
Still unsure if Instant e-PAN is right for your case? Book a free 20-minute consult - a senior CA / CS will walk you through your specifics.
Still have questions?
Book a free 20-minute consult with a senior partner - we'll walk through your case and outline next steps.
Talk to a partner →Yes. When applied for through the official Income Tax e-Filing portal, the instant e-PAN is issued free of cost.
Ready when you are
Let's get your Instant e-PAN sorted this week.
A senior CA / CS will get on a call with you, confirm scope and start the work - usually within 24 hours.