Linking your PAN card with Aadhaar card is compulsory as per government rules for income tax filing and financial verification. If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it may become inactive or unusable. In this article, we explain how you can link your PAN and Aadhaar online in 2025 in a simple and clear way.
Why Linking PAN with Aadhaar is Important?
- Required for filing Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Helps to avoid PAN deactivation
- Ensures faster verification for financial transactions
- Prevents duplication and fraud
Who Should Link PAN with Aadhaar?
All Indian citizens having both PAN Card and Aadhaar Card must link them.
Exempted categories:
- NRIs (Non-resident Indians)
- People above 80 years of age
- Citizens of Assam, Meghalaya, and Jammu & Kashmir
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Documents Required
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| PAN Number | As per Income Tax records |
| Aadhaar Number | As per UIDAI records |
| Mobile Number | Registered with Aadhaar |
Check PAN-Aadhaar Link Status
You can also check whether your PAN is already linked:
- Go to the same e-filing portal.
- Click on “Link Aadhaar Status”.
- Enter PAN and Aadhaar number.
- Your status will be displayed on screen.
Step-by-Step Guide – How to Link PAN with Aadhaar (2025)
How to Link PAN Card with Aadhaar Card 2025 Online
Follow these easy steps:
- Visit the official Income Tax e-Filing website:
https://eportal.incometax.gov.in - Click on “Link Aadhaar“ option.
- Enter your PAN number and Aadhaar number.
- Type your name and date of birth as per Aadhaar.
- Tick the “I agree to validate” checkbox.
- Click on “Link Aadhaar” button.
- Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile.
- Submit and wait for confirmation.
Offline Process (SMS Method)
You can also link via SMS using your registered mobile number:
Type: UIDPAN <SPACE> <12-digit Aadhaar> <SPACE> <10-digit PAN>
Send to: 567678 or 56161
Example: UIDPAN 123456789012 ABCDE1234F
Penalty or Late Fee (If Applicable)
- If the deadline has passed, you may need to pay a late fee before linking.
- Check latest update on the official Income Tax website.
Conclusion
Linking PAN with Aadhaar is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. Do it at the earliest to avoid future issues with tax filing and financial verification. Make sure your mobile number is registered with Aadhaar before starting the process.
FAQs
Q1. What happens if PAN is not linked with Aadhaar?
PAN may become inactive and you may not be able to file ITR.
Q2. Is it compulsory to link PAN and Aadhaar?
Yes, for all Indian taxpayers.
Q3. Can I link without OTP?
No, you need OTP on Aadhaar-registered mobile.
Q4. How long does it take to reflect the link?
Usually within 24 hours.
Q5. Can I link PAN and Aadhaar without internet?
Yes, via SMS method mentioned above.
