As of my last update in September 2021, linking your Aadhaar card to your PAN (Permanent Account Number) card is a straightforward process. It is mandatory for Indian citizens to link their Aadhaar with PAN for various financial transactions and filing income tax returns. Here’s the full process to link your Aadhaar card to your PAN card:
- Online Method: a. Visit the Income Tax Department’s e-filing website: https://www.incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/ b. On the homepage, click on the “Link Aadhaar” option under the “Quick Links” section.
c. Enter your PAN, Aadhaar number, name as per Aadhaar, and the Captcha code. d. Click on the “Link Aadhaar” button. e. A pop-up message will confirm the successful linking of your Aadhaar and PAN. - SMS Method: a. Send an SMS to 567678 or 56161 in the following format:swiftCopy code
UIDPAN<space><12-digit Aadhaar number><space><10-digit PAN>For example: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F - Offline Method: a. Download and print the “Annexure-I” form from the Income Tax Department’s website: https://www.incometaxindia.gov.in/forms/income-tax%20rules/103120000000007447.pdf b. Fill in the required details, including your PAN and Aadhaar number. c. Submit the form to the nearest designated PAN service center.
Please note that the process may have changed or been updated since my last update, and the Income Tax Department may have introduced new methods or requirements. It is advisable to visit the official Income Tax Department website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information on linking Aadhaar with PAN.
