How to Download e-PAN Online | Documents Required | Step-by-Step Guide

PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric identifier, which is issue by the Income Tax Department to individuals, companies, and other organisations. You (and the tax department) can track your tax payment history and other financial records with the help of the PAN.

PAN is also useful when you have to file your income tax returns every year.

Given how significant PAN is, getting a new PAN card has become easier over the years.

As you can always choose to get a physical copy deliver of your PAN card deliver to your doorstep, it is more convenient to download an e-PAN online, which has the same validity as the physical card, while eliminating the need to carry it in your wallet.

What is e-PAN?

An e-PAN is an electronic copy of your physical PAN card, which can be easily download from the Protean Income Tax Information Portal.

You either choose to get both, an e-PAN and a physical copy, or either one at the time of applying for a new PAN card.

But, if you have lost the physical copy, you can download your e-PAN online by paying a small fee.

The e-PAN offers greater convenience, as you do not have to keep a physical copy of your PAN card with you at all times.

Even if you do not have internet connectivity and have download a digital copy of your e-PAN on your device, you can produce the same at the time of filing your tax returns.

Also, Income Tax Department charges a smaller fee of Rs. 8.26 for an e-PAN, compare to a fee of Rs. 50 for getting a physical copy of your PAN card.

Documents Required for an e-PAN

Income Tax Department allows you to download an e-PAN if you already have a PAN issue in your name or if you have complete the application process to get a PAN card.

If you already have a PAN card, you can use the number to download an e-PAN from the Protean Income Tax Information Portal.

If you don’t have one, you will have to check the status of your application with the acknowledgement number from the same portal.

1. PAN
2. Aadhaar
3. GSTN Card (if applicable)

How to Download e-PAN Online?

Follow These Steps:

1. Visit the Portean Tech Tax Information Online Portal.
2. Enter your PAN number, Aadhaar number, month of birth, and year of birth in the respective fields.
3. If you have a GSTN number, you can enter that, too.
4. Read the instructions and disclaimers and accept the terms and conditions after validating the captcha.
5. Verify your personal information, including PAN number, register phone number, email ID, and ZIP code.
6. Select your prefer mode of receiving the OTP to proceed.
   (You can get the OTP on your register phone number, register email address, or both.)
7. Accept the terms and conditions.
8. Click on Generate OTP.
9. Soon you’ll receive the OTP, which you must enter the same in the respective field.
10. Tap on Verify OTP.
11. A new webpage will appear asking you to choose the mode of payment.
    You can pay a fee of Rs. 8.26 using a debit card, a credit card, or net banking.
12. Accept the terms of service and make the payment.
13. After the transaction is complete, you can download your e-PAN onto your device for offline viewing.