Aadhaar–PAN Linking Online: Step-by-Step Guide, Deadline, and How to Check Status

Linking Aadhaar with PAN has become a crucial compliance requirement for taxpayers in India. The Income Tax Department has simplified the process through its new e-filing portal, allowing both registered and unregistered users to complete the task online within minutes. With a clear deadline in place, missing this step could have serious financial consequences.

Important deadline you should not ignore

If your PAN was issued before October 4, 2024, and you used your Aadhaar enrolment ID while applying for PAN, the last date to link Aadhaar with PAN is December 31, 2025.
Failure to do so will make your PAN inoperative from January 1, 2026.

An inoperative PAN means you will not be able to carry out key financial activities such as:

• Filing income tax returns
• Investing in mutual funds or shares
• Opening bank accounts
• Buying or selling property

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Why PAN–Aadhaar linking is mandatory

Linking PAN with Aadhaar helps the government track financial transactions more efficiently and curb tax evasion. Since both documents serve as identity proof, their linkage also helps eliminate duplicate PAN cards and reduces the risk of tax fraud and misuse.

Conditions to link PAN with Aadhaar

Before starting the process, ensure you have:

• A valid PAN
• A valid Aadhaar number
• A mobile number linked with Aadhaar (for OTP verification)

How to link PAN with Aadhaar online (without login)

You do not need to sign in to the e-filing portal to complete this process.

Step 1: Visit the new Income Tax e-filing portal (version 2.0).
Step 2: Scroll down the homepage, click on ‘Our Services’, and select ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 3: Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, name as per Aadhaar, and mobile number.
Check the consent box to validate Aadhaar details. If your Aadhaar mentions only the year of birth, select the relevant option. Click ‘Continue’.
Step 4: Enter the 6-digit OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number. The OTP is valid for 15 minutes, with up to three attempts allowed.
Step 5: After successful verification, you will receive a confirmation message stating that your PAN–Aadhaar linking request has been submitted.

How to check PAN–Aadhaar link status (without login)

Step 1: Visit the e-filing portal.
Step 2: Go to ‘Our Services’ and click on ‘Link Aadhaar’.
Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number, then click on ‘View Link Aadhaar Status’.
Step 4: A pop-up message will confirm whether your PAN is linked with Aadhaar.

How to check PAN–Aadhaar status after login

Step 1: Log in to the Income Tax e-filing portal using your User ID and password. Link
Step 2: Click on your username at the top right corner and select ‘My Profile’.
Step 3: Your profile page will display your Aadhaar details along with the ‘Linked’ status if the process is complete.

With the process now fully online and user-friendly, taxpayers are advised not to wait until the last minute. Linking Aadhaar with PAN on time will help avoid disruptions in financial transactions and ensure continued compliance with income tax rules.

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