The Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric number issued in the form of a laminated card by the Income Tax (IT) Department, which is compulsory for filing income tax returns in India. It enables the department to link all financial transactions of the tax payer with the IT department.
Steps to Know Your PAN
Step 1 : Click here
Step 2 : On the Verify Your PAN page, enter your PAN, Full Name, Date of Birth and Mobile Number (accessible to you) and click Continue.
Step 3 : On the Verification page, enter the 6-digit OTP received on the mobile number entered in Step 2 and click Validate.
Step 4 : On successful verification, your PAN status will be displayed.
To know more about benefits and uses of PAN Card visit click here
If you wish to apply for instant e-PAN Card online, click here