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PAN or Permanent Account Number is a unique identification number assigned to all taxpayers in India. PAN Card is a compulsory document in various financial transactions. The Government of India mandates that high value transactions (usually transactions above Rs. 50,000) should mention the PAN Number of the involved parties to avoid money laundering.

It has been made mandatory to link your PAN Number with your Aadhaar number to allow the Government to easily track monetary transactions and the corresponding tax to be paid. June 30th, 2020 has been announced as the last date to link your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.

PAN Number can be applied by individuals, business entities, corporates, HUFs and anyone who is liable to pay tax in India. In order to facilitate easy application and issuance of PAN Card, the Government has PAN processing through the NSDL & UTIITSL. These two organisations accept physical as well as online applications for issuance of new and duplicate PAN cards to eligible applicants.

Once you have applied for a PAN Card through any of the channels, it takes about 15 days for the application process. The card is then sent to you via India Post Speed Post to the official communication address mentioned on the application form. Now, you would want to be up to date with the shipping and delivery status of the PAN Card. How do you check that? You can check that in 3 ways; via the NSDL website, the UTIITSL website or through the India Post tracking website.

On the NSDL Website

Once you have applied for the PAN card, either online or physically, you will be given a 15-digit acknowledgement number. With this acknowledgement number, you can track the status of your PAN Card application on the NSDL website.

PAN Card Tracking in NSDL using Acknowledgement Number 

  • Visit the TIN – NSDL PAN Card Portal  
  • Click on ‘Know Status of your Application’ option
  • In the ‘Application Type’ option, select ‘PAN-New/Change Request’ from the drop-down list
  • Enter the 15-digit “Acknowledgement Number” in the field
  • Also, enter the security code shown on the screen
  • Click on the ‘Submit’ button to check the status of your PAN card application.  
  • If the PAN has been shipped, it will give you information on the shipping date, consignment number and the expected delivery date.

PAN Card Tracking in NSDL through SMS

You can also use your mobile phones to obtain status of your application via SMS (Short Messaging Service). You must type the word "NSDL PAN" followed by your 15-digit acknowledgement number, and send it to 57575 for this. For instance: SMS NSDL PAN 012345678901234-57575.

PAN Card Tracking in NSDL through IVRS

You can also check the status of your application by calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) by NSDL by calling the call center on 020-27218080.

On the UTIITSL Portal

On the UTIITSL Portal, you can track the delivery status either using the ‘Application Coupon Number’ or using the PAN Number and the applicant’s date of birth or date of incorporation.

  • Visit the UTIITSL website
  • Go to the ‘For PAN Cards’ tab 
  • Click on ‘Track your PAN Card’ option. You will be taken to the PAN Card Tracking Portal.
  • Here, enter your 9-digit Application Coupon Number
  • Alternatively, you can also enter your 10-digit PAN number along with your date of birth to track the status of your PAN card. For business entities or HUFs, you will need to enter the Date of Incorporation.
  • Once you have entered these details, you have to enter the security code and hit ‘Submit’ to get the status.
  • If the PAN has been shipped, it will give you information on the shipping date, consignment number and the expected delivery date.

Tracking your PAN Card Delivery status on the India Post Portal

Once your PAN Card application has been processed, it is sent via Speed Post to the Official Communication Address mentioned on your application. You can check the application status on the NSDL website or the UTIITSL portal based on where you submitted the application. The portal will give you status of the application process. It usually takes up to 15 days for the process to be completed and your PAN Card to be shipped. Once your PAN Card is shipped, the Speed Post Consignment number is updated on the tracking portals. You can use this Speed Post Consignment number to track your package on the India Post website.

  • Visit the official web portal of India Post.
  • On the left hand side, click on ‘Menu’.
  • Under ‘Menu’, go to ‘Tools’ and then choose ‘Track & Trace’. This takes you to the Track Consignment page.
  • Here, enter the consignment number followed by the security code. 
  • After entering these details, click the “search’ button.  
  • Your PAN card delivery status will be displayed on the screen. 

These are the ways in which you can track your PAN Card Delivery status. With everything becoming online and digital, it is very easy for applicants to get constant updates on their PAN Card application status and the delivery updates.

How to check PAN Card Delivery Status FAQs

1. How much time does it take for the PAN Card application process?

The PAN Card Application status takes up to 15 days to be completed.

2. Which address will my PAN Card be delivered to?

Your PAN Card will be delivered to the official communication address you mentioned on your application form.

3. Can I submit a physical application form for PAN Card?

PAN Card can be applied through NSDL or UTIITSL. You can submit the duly filled PAN Card application form at any of the UTIITSL Offices or at any of the NSDL TIN-Facilitation Centres/ PAN Centres.

4. Can I make an application for PAN on Plain Paper?

No. Application for PAN can be made only by using the prescribed formats notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. The notified forms are Form 49A (for Indian Citizen) & Form 49AA (for Foreign Citizen).

5. What are the charges to get a PAN Card?

The charges to get a PAN Card are very nominal:

Physical PAN Card & e-PAN (to be dispatched within India)

Rs.107

Physical PAN Card & e-PAN (to be dispatched outside India)

Rs.1017

e-PAN only, No Physical PAN Card

Rs.72

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