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 - usually in minutes, with Aadhaar and DigiLocker.
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 in minutes. It is for individuals who do not already hold a PAN and have a valid Aadhaar with a linked mobile number. From 1 April 2026 the flow also redirects you to DigiLocker to fetch a proof of date of birth, because Aadhaar is no longer accepted as proof of date of birth.
Qualified CA / CS partnersUsually minutes, once DigiLocker is readyBest 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
Usually minutes, once DigiLocker is ready
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 minutes. From 1 April 2026 you also need a qualifying proof of date of birth already sitting in your DigiLocker - Aadhaar no longer counts as one. 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.
02b
DigiLocker date of birth proof
From 1 April 2026 the flow redirects you to DigiLocker to fetch a proof of date of birth and asks your consent to share it with the Income Tax Department. The document must already be in your DigiLocker account, fetched from the issuing department.
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 in 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.