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How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card Online
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How to Link Aadhaar with PAN Card Online

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Official Procedure Verified Last checked: 24 Oct 2026

<p>Mandatory procedure to check Aadhaar-PAN linking status and link them online through the Income Tax e-Filing portal step-by-step.</p>

Linking your Aadhaar with PAN is mandatory under Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act. Failure to link results in the PAN card becoming inoperative, preventing tax refunds and banking transactions.

You can check the linking status in 30 seconds without logging into the Income Tax portal, and complete the linking process smoothly with online challan payment.

Eligibility Requirements

<p>All individuals who have been allotted a PAN card as on July 1, 2017, and are eligible to obtain an Aadhaar number.</p>

Documents Required

<p>1. 10-digit PAN Card Number 2. 12-digit Aadhaar Card Number 3. Mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP verification 4. Net banking or UPI for Challan ITNS 280 fee payment if applicable</p>

Step-by-Step Application Process

<p>1. Visit the Income Tax e-Filing portal (incometax.gov.in). 2. Under Quick Links on the homepage, click on 'Link Aadhaar Status' to verify if already linked. 3. If unlinked, click on 'Link Aadhaar' from the Quick Links menu. 4. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar number and click 'Validate'. 5. If challan payment is required, pay the applicable late fee via e-Pay Tax (Minor Head 500). 6. After fee verification, submit the Link Aadhaar request and enter the OTP received on your Aadhaar-registered mobile. 7. Check back after 48 hours under 'Link Aadhaar Status' for confirmation.</p>

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