How to check if PAN is linked with Aadhaar? Step-by-step guide to check status online, link documents and know the consequences of not linking

Linking your Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar is an important compliance requirement for taxpayers in India. If you have already completed the process but are unsure whether the two documents are successfully linked, you can check the status online through the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal. The facility allows users to verify their PAN-Aadhaar linking status without having to log in or access their income tax account. An unlinked or inoperative PAN can create difficulties with several tax-related transactions, including filing income tax returns and receiving refunds. Taxpayers who have missed the prescribed linking deadline may also need to pay a fee of Rs 1,000 before submitting a linking request. The portal provides separate options to check the status, initiate the linking process and track a pending request.

If you are yet to verify your PAN-Aadhaar status, here is a step-by-step guide to checking it online, linking the two documents if they are not connected, understanding the applicable fee and resolving common errors that may prevent the process from being completed.

How to check if PAN is linked with Aadhaar

1. Visit the Income Tax Department's official website.


2. Click on Login and enter your PAN as your user ID.

3. Enter your password to access your account.

4. Go to the My Profile section.

5. Select Link Aadhaar Status.

6. Your current PAN-Aadhaar linking status will be displayed.

If your Aadhaar is already linked, the portal will display the linked Aadhaar details. If it is not linked, you will see the relevant status and can proceed with the linking process.

How to check if PAN is linked with Aadhaar online without logging in

Step 1: Visit the official Income Tax e-filing website
Step 2: On the homepage, go to the Quick Links section.
Step 3: Click on Link Aadhaar/View Status.
Step 4: Select the View Status option and click on Continue.
Step 5: Enter your 10-digit PAN number in the required field.
Step 6: Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number.
Step 7: Click on View Link Aadhaar Status.
Step 8: The portal will display the current linking status of your PAN and Aadhaar.

How to link PAN with Aadhaar if they are not connected

Step 1: Open the Income Tax e-filing portal.
Step 2: Click on Link Aadhaar under the Quick Links section.
Step 3: Enter your PAN and Aadhaar numbers.
Step 4: Click on Validate.
Step 5: If the portal asks you to pay the applicable fee, select Continue to Pay Through e-Pay Tax.
Step 6: Complete the payment process and wait for the payment details to be verified.
Step 7: Return to the Link Aadhaar section and enter your PAN and Aadhaar details again.
Step 8: Click on Validate and proceed with the linking request.
Step 9: Enter the required details and click on Link Aadhaar.
Step 10: Enter the six-digit OTP received on your registered mobile number, wherever prompted, and complete the verification.

What is the fee for linking PAN with Aadhaar?

Individuals who missed the prescribed deadline for linking their PAN with Aadhaar are generally required to pay a fee of Rs 1,000 before submitting the linking request.

What happens if PAN is not linked with Aadhaar?

• Higher TDS: Tax deducted at source (TDS) may be charged at a higher applicable rate.
• Higher TCS: Tax collected at source (TCS) may also be charged at a higher applicable rate.
• Blocked Income Tax Returns (ITR): You will be unable to file fresh income tax returns or get your pending or under-processing returns processed.

What should you do if PAN-Aadhaar linking fails?

1. Name or date of birth mismatch

If your name, date of birth or other personal details do not match across PAN and Aadhaar records, the linking request may fail. Check both documents and get the incorrect details corrected through the respective official channels before trying again.

2. Payment not reflecting on the portal

If you have already paid the applicable fee but the portal displays a payment-related error, wait for four to five working days before submitting the request again.

Where can you check PAN-Aadhaar linking status?

The Income Tax Department provides an online facility to check the linking status without visiting an office. Taxpayers can use the official portal to submit a linking request, check its progress and resolve issues.